Free CompTIA N10-009 Exam Questions (page: 12)

Which of the following is an XML-based security concept that works by passing sensitive information about users, such as log-in information and attributes, to providers?

  1. IAM
  2. MFA
  3. RADIUS
  4. SAML

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

SAML is an XML-based framework used for SSO and federated authentication, passing user identity information securely between providers.



Which of the following routing technologies uses unequal cost load balancing and port 88?

  1. EIGRP
  2. BGP
  3. RIP
  4. OSPF

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

EIGRP supports unequal-cost load balancing using its variance feature and uses protocol port 88. No other protocol in the list uses these characteristics.



A wireless network consultant is deploying a large number of WAPs and wants to centrally control them from one wireless LAN controller.
Which of the following network types should the consultant employ?

  1. Mesh
  2. Infrastructure
  3. Point-to-point
  4. Ad hoc

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

An infrastructure WLAN uses lightweight APs managed centrally by a WLC (wireless LAN controller), allowing configuration, monitoring, and RF management from a single point.



Which of the following network topologies involves sending all traffic through a single point?

  1. Mesh
  2. Hybrid
  3. Hub-and-spoke
  4. Point-to-point

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

In a hub-and-spoke topology, every remote node (spoke) communicates through a central device (hub). This single hub becomes the relay point for all traffic. This design simplifies management but introduces a single point of failure and potential bottlenecks.



Which of the following functions is used to prioritize network traffic based on the type of traffic?

  1. QoS
  2. VPN
  3. CDN
  4. TTL

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Quality of Service (QoS) classifies and prioritizes network traffic. It ensures critical services—such as VoIP, video, or real-time apps—receive bandwidth and low latency even when networks are congested.



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