CompTIA Network+ — Education and Occupational Skills Completion Assessment

Education and Occupational Skills Assessment

CompTIA Network+

Complete this assessment independently. Every required item must be answered. A score of at least 80% is required.

Participant ID

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Participant Legal Name

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Identity Attestation

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Objective Assessment Instructions

Objective Assessment

Select the best answer for each question.

1. DNS commonly translates:

Names to network addresses
Voltages to current
Files to paper
Users to payroll

NETPLUS-MQ-01

2. A VLAN is commonly used to:

Logically segment a switched network
Increase monitor brightness
Replace authentication
Store backups

NETPLUS-MQ-02

3. Before changing a switch configuration, staff should:

Follow change control and preserve a recovery path
Change production without notice
Delete logs
Share credentials

NETPLUS-MQ-03

4. A network diagram should be:

Current, controlled, and useful for operations
Public by default
Based on guesses
Never updated

NETPLUS-MQ-04

5. Troubleshooting should begin with:

Problem scope, symptoms, and recent changes
Random cable replacement
Deleting configurations
Blaming the user

NETPLUS-MQ-05

6. DHCP commonly provides clients with:

IP configuration parameters
Email content
Physical security badges
Printer toner

NETPLUS-FT-01

7. A default gateway is used to reach:

Destinations outside the local network
Only local storage
A keyboard
A power outlet

NETPLUS-FT-02

8. Packet loss and latency should be evaluated using:

Measurements and path-specific evidence
Assumptions only
A new logo
Payroll records

NETPLUS-FT-03

9. Network segmentation can help:

Limit traffic and reduce security exposure
Eliminate all risk
Replace backups
Remove authentication

NETPLUS-FT-04

10. A loop in a switched network may cause:

Severe broadcast and availability problems
Improved routing
Stronger passwords
Lower power use

NETPLUS-FT-05

11. When one user is affected but others are not, the scope suggests checking:

The endpoint and its local path first
Every core device immediately
The building roof
The payroll system

NETPLUS-FT-06

12. Secure remote administration should use:

Approved encrypted protocols and access controls
Plaintext shared credentials
Public anonymous access
Unlogged changes

NETPLUS-FT-07

13. A baseline helps administrators recognize:

Deviation from normal performance
Employee birthdays
Permit status
Medication dosage

NETPLUS-FT-08

14. After replacing a cable, the technician should:

Verify link, performance, and documentation
Assume resolution
Delete the ticket
Disable monitoring

NETPLUS-FT-09

15. A network outage handoff should communicate:

Scope, impact, evidence, actions, and current status
Only that it is broken
Passwords
Unrelated opinions

NETPLUS-FT-10

Applied Scenario

Applied Workplace Scenario

A change appears to have caused a network outage affecting multiple users.

Identify the Concern

State the immediate workplace, safety, privacy, or compliance concern.

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Authorized Next Action

Explain the authorized next action and why it is appropriate.

Professional Communication

Draft the message or status update that should be sent to the appropriate person.

Required Documentation

Identify what should be recorded in the applicable work record, ticket, chart, or inspection record.

Verification or Handoff

Explain how you would verify resolution or complete a safe handoff.

Cengage Coursework

I completed the required seven-month Cengage coursework and assignments.

Capstone

I completed the required capstone, case, simulation, or applied assignment.

Certification Readiness Review

I completed my national-certification readiness review.

Employment Transition Plan

I completed my employment-transition plan.

Academic Integrity

I completed this assessment without unauthorized assistance.

Program Record Authorization

I understand that AimHigh will retain this submission as program evidence.

Typed Participant Certification

Type your full legal name to certify that the information submitted is accurate.