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Certification Question of the Day [QOTD] for Cisco CCNA [CCNA 640-802] [Q001 CCNA] [ANSWER]

QUESTION – What is a router’s primary function on a network? (Choose all that apply – choose only the best answers). A.   Create the boundary of a Broadcast domain B.   Create the boundary of a Collision domain C.   Creates a network segment where it is the default gateway D.   Creates a network segment where it is the central network device on that segment E.   Responsible for Packet Switching on the network F.   Responsible for Path Selection on a network Answer and Explanation. The best answers for this question are A, C, E and F Choice A - Create the boundary of a Broadcast domain, is correct because routers are mainly responsible for creating the logical network division that we call a broadcast domain. For more information please see the Wikipedia article titled “ Broadcast Domain ”. Choice C - Creates a network segment where it is the default gateway, is a correct answer because routers are generally the default gateways for a network segment. For more inform

Studying for the Cisco CCNA 640-802 certification [CCNA] [640-802] [TRAIN SIGNAL]

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In my post from yesterday I had mentioned that I am going to be studying to take my Cisco CCNA 640-802 exam. I have a couple of text books I am going to be reviewing for research and study, I also have access to a couple of CCNA video training suites that I will be using.  One of the titles I am going to be reviewing is Train Signal’s Cisco CCNA Training . I am going to be doing this training on my train ride to work so it is nice to have it available to view offline and when I am not connected to the internet. I’ll give you a quick overview of the product now and some more of a detailed review once I’ve had the chance to review most of it. So according to the marking material on the Train Signal’s Cisco CCNA Training page – “In 3 Days or Less, You'll Learn How To Install, Operate, and Troubleshoot a Small to Medium Enterprise Branch Network... And Have the Knowledge to Pass the Cisco CCNA 640-802 Exam... Guaranteed!” The immediate additional information there also inc

Certification Question of the Day [QOTD] for CompTIA Security+ [Security+] [Q001 Security+]

QUESTION – What are the three core principles of information security? A. Confidentiality B. Non-repudiation C. Authenticity D. Availability E. Integrity F. Identity G. Risk management Check back tomorrow for the answer and explanation of today’s question.