CompTIA A+ 220-1001 & 220-1002 A+ 1002: CH19 Review
This flashcard set reviews Linux and macOS command-line tools from Chapter 19 of the CompTIA A+ 220-1002 exam, helping you understand cross-platform networking commands like traceroute. Great for building CLI confidence for the exam.
What is the Linux/macOS equivalent of tracert?
telnet
tracert
traceroute
ipconfig
traceroute
Key Terms
What is the Linux/macOS equivalent of tracert?
telnet
tracert
traceroute
ipconfig
traceroute
A Workgroup shares folders over the Network. What does a Homegroup share?
Files
Users
Libraries
Passwords
Libraries
How many Host IDs does a /20 Network Support?
1,048,574 (2/20 -2)
64 (2/6)
65,536 (2/16)
4094 (2/12 - 2)
4094 (2/12 -2)
How many bits are in an IPv6 address?
48
32
128
64
128
Which utility shows the route that a packet takes to get to its destination?
NSLOOKUP
TRACERT
IPCONFIG
PING
TRACERT
What instrument measures the impedance of a cable?
Time-domain Reflectometer
Oscilloscope
Toner
Voltmeter
Time-domain Reflectometer
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the Linux/macOS equivalent of tracert? telnet | traceroute |
A Workgroup shares folders over the Network. What does a Homegroup share? Files | Libraries |
How many Host IDs does a /20 Network Support? 1,048,574 (2/20 -2) | 4094 (2/12 -2) |
48 | 128 |
Which utility shows the route that a packet takes to get to its destination? NSLOOKUP | TRACERT |
What instrument measures the impedance of a cable? Time-domain Reflectometer | Time-domain Reflectometer |
What identifies a machine on a Network? Subnet Mask | IP Address |
Under the class system, how many host IDs were available in a Class B network? 127 (2/7 -1) | 65,524 (2/16 -2) |
If you use the ______ switch, ping continuously sends ping packets until you stop it with the break command? -t | -t |
What is the Linux/macOS equivalent to ipconfig? ifconfig | ifconfig |
What should be entered at a command prompt to view all of a user’s TCP/IP settings? ipconfig /renew | ipconfig /all |
A ______ is a network organization that centralizes user accounts, passwords, and access to resources? domain | domain |
What is the connectionless, unreliable data transfer protocol within the TCP/IP suite? TCP | UDP |
What device connects a LAN’s Switch to the next network? Transceiver | Router |
What is the address of the “LAN” side of a Router called? Dynamic Address | Default Gateway |
IPv4 addresses in the range of 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 represent which feature? HTTP | APIPA |
In the IPv6 address 2001::3210:800:200C:CF:1234, how many groups of Four Zeros does the “::” notation represent? 2 | 2 |
What service translates easily remembered names such as Google.com to IP Addresses? DHCP | DNS |
What command would you use to map a share to a drive letter on a computer? net view | net use |
The IPv6 address FE80::12C7:388B:CF:7114 represents what type of address? Temporary | Link-Local |
Which component emits a sound when it receives an electrical signal along the wire at a certain frequency? Time-domain reflectometer | Tone Probe |
Under the Class System, what was the Default Subnet Mask of Class C addresses?
| 255.255.0 |
What command displays a Computer’s Network Settings? tracert | ipconfig |
What service automatically assigns IP Addresses? TCP/IP | DHCP |
After entering IPCONFIG at a command prompt, you notice you are using an IP Address in the 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 address range. What is most likely explanation for being assigned one of these addresses? IPv4 Addresses have run out. | The DHCP server is down |
How many bits are in an IPv4 address? 128 | 32 |
Which device is used to perform a loopback test on a NIC? Crossover Cable | Loopback Plug |
Under the Class System, what was the default subnet mask for a Class A address?
| 255.0.0.0 |
What command allows you to quickly view a Network? net | net |
Under the Class System, what was the default subnet mask for a Class B address?
| 255.255.0.0 |