Well I passed with a score of 913!! This test is difficult only because the subject matter is so broad. You really can't memorize your way through this one. However this braindump sight is a tremendous help. I hope this helps you out!!!

First, before the test I wrote down the following:

1. OSI model and what each layer is responsible for.

2. IRQ's 3,4,5,6,7 and what they might have conflicts with... com2, lpt2, etc..

3. Network components such as bridge, router, gateway, what layer the work on, and their functions.

This is all that I wrote out. Just in case I needed some sort of reference!

Scenario1:

Req. - Implement naming scheme for network.
Opt. - the names must include parts of co. etc.. - must be able to use when network expands
Sol1 - implement a hex. decimal scheme.

Ans - req. and 1 opt.

Sol2 - implement naming scheme that use co. name, dept., etc..

Ans - all

Scenario2:

Req - WAN that will support 1Mbs between 3 cities
Opt - even if one link goes down
Sol - 2 T1 lines

Ans - req, and no opt.

Sol2 - 3 T1 lines

Ans - all

Scenario3:

Req - decrease network utilization by 50%
Opt - min. cost
Sol - decrease frame size and increase Tcp windows size

Ans - none (overhead and more traffic)

Sol2 - Implement 100 mbs network. Cat. 5 etc..

Ans - req. but cost is high

Scenario4:

Req - reduce network traffic without altering functionality
Sol - turn off bridging function on brouter and remove all protocols except IPX

Ans - none (Mac's won't work)

Questions....

1. Know when to use router, bridge, gateway.

2. What type of dial up access? 5 year old computer that uses tcp/ip only. ans. slip

3. This item works on the network layer. Ans. router

4. You get a reading of 0 ohm on the cable. Ans. replace it!!

5. Characteristics of client/server network.

6. When in doubt choose ATM and Protocol Analyzer!!!!!!! 6 questions

7. What will replace the analog telephone line? ans. ISDN

8. What topology is being used? pic of 5 pc's a lot of cable from every direction it seems. ans. mesh

9. Characteristics of IEEE 802.3 (ethernet)

10. Know 1 ground per seg. and terminator if cable is not connected to anything. 2 questions

11. Tricky question - Careful on the wording.

Coax network. Sometimes there is a problem. It uses rg58 /a and rg58 /a/u
ans. replace cable (the two are not compatible)

12. Network initializes but can't access the network. (initializes rules out base I/O port and IRQ conflicts) ans. wrong transceiver type

13. Problem with IPX normally because of incorrect frame type.

14. Purpose of NDIS and ODI. (careful on the wording) 2 questions
ans. Independent of single protocol

15. Mixed network of DOS, Unix and NT. New server. Unix machine can't access new server, others can. ans. protocol mismatch between Unix box and new server.

16. 10 Win 95 machines, what protocol? ans. IPX

17. CPU 8%, page faults 2 per sec. and Disk 25%. ans. disk striping

18. Computers can't communicate over LAN. Diagnostics have been used.
ans. Set MAC address back to factory settings

19. Know connection oriented is assured delivery and connectionless is unreliable.

20. Know your basics... cable types, lengths, etc... these are gimmie questions!!!!!!!

21. What protocols are routable? NOT netbeui or dlc, everything else!

22. I had a few questions on shares in 95 and NT. NT user level, 95 needs server with user lists, otherwise share level.

Well I hope I helped out!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

ERIC