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WGU C172 Network and Security – Foundations – PA & OA Set – Comprehensive Questions & Answers

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This document includes a comprehensive set of PA and OA exam questions and correct verified answers for WGU C172 Network and Security – Foundations. It covers all essential topics from networking fundamentals, TCP/IP and OSI models, IP addressing, routing and switching concepts, wireless technologies, and foundational security principles. Designed for complete exam preparation, this resource aligns with current WGU objectives and provides clear, accurate explanations to support strong performance on both performance and objective assessments.

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WGU C172 Network And Security -
Foundations; PA And OA Set |
Comprehensive Questions &
Answers



It is a network of users that share computer resources in a limited area. - correct-
answer-LAN




Local Area Network - correct-answer-LAN




How are Local Area Networks defined? - correct-answer-In terms of protocol and
the topology used for accessing the network.




A set of rules established for users to exchange information - correct-answer-
Protocol

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Which networking protocol is used in most modern computer networks? - correct-
answer-Ethernet




A carrier sense multiple access with collision detection protocol for local area
networks - correct-answer-Ethernet




Must have the capability to detect data collisions (collision detection) to avoid two
or more computers from attempting to broadcast a message at the same time. -
correct-answer-Ethernet systems




Provide grouping of information for transmission - correct-answer-packet




What does the header of a packet consist of? - correct-answer-The preamble,
start frame delimiter, destination and source addresses, and length/type field




Preamble, start frame delimiter, destination mac address, source address,
length/type, data, pad, and frame check sequence. - correct-answer-The structure
of the Ethernet frame

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An alternating pattern of 1s and 0s used for synchronization - correct-answer-The
preamble of an Ethernet packet




A binary 8 bit sequence of 10101011 that indicates the start of the frame -
correct-answer-The start frame delimiter of an Ethernet packet




The MAC address associated with the network adapter or Ethernet network
interface card (NIC) - correct-answer-The destination and source MAC addresses
of an Ethernet packet




An indication of the number of bytes in the data field if this value is less than
1500, or if the number is greater than 1500, and indication of the type of data
format such as IP and IPX - correct-answer-The length/type of the Ethernet packet
frame




The variable length of data being transferred from the source to the destiontion -
correct-answer-The data of the Ethernet packet frame




A field used to bring the total number of bytes up to the minimum of 46 if the
data field is less than 46 bytes - correct-answer-The pad of the Ethernet packet
frame

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A 4 byte CRC value used for error detection - correct-answer-The frame check
sequence of the Ethernet packet frame




What is the minimum length of the Ethernet frame from destination MAC address
through the frame check sequence? - correct-answer-64 bytes




a device that relays the wireless signals from an access point or wireless router
into areas with a weak signal or no signal at all - correct-answer-range extender




Where can range extenders be used to improve connectivity? - correct-answer-
Stores, warehouses, and public places using hotspots




a limited geopgraphic area that provides wireless access for the public - correct-
answer-hot spot




What basic steps can help secure a wireless home network? - correct-answer-"1.
Change the default factory password
2. Change the default SSID

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