CompTIA Network+ Practice Test for Subdomain 1.1 #02

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Today’s practice test is based on Subdomain 1.1 (Explain concepts related to the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model.) from the CompTIA Network+ N10-009 objectives.

This beginner-level practice test is inspired by the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) exam and is designed to help you reinforce key networking concepts on a daily basis.

These questions are not official exam questions, nor are they brain dumps, but they reflect topics and scenarios relevant to the Network+ certification. Use them to test your knowledge, identify areas for improvement, and build daily cybersecurity habits.

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Recommended read: Ultimate CompTIA Network+ Study Guide (2026)

CompTIA Network+ Practice Test for Subdomain 1.1 #02
10 questions • Single best answer
Question 1
A network architect at a university is reviewing device configurations to ensure only authorized users can access the network. The architect implements port-based authentication requiring credentials before granting access. Which technology is being used?
    Question 2
    A security analyst at a financial firm is configuring a firewall rule to block traffic from a specific IP address while allowing all other traffic. Which concept is being applied?
      Question 3
      A network administrator notices unusual traffic patterns and wants to analyze packets in real time. Which tool should be used?
        Question 4
        A technician is troubleshooting a secure web application that fails to load. The browser reports certificate errors. Which protocol is MOST likely involved?
          Question 5
          A network engineer wants to remotely manage a router securely over the internet. Which protocol should be used?
            Question 6
            A systems administrator configures a device to automatically obtain an IP address and network settings. Which protocol is responsible?
              Question 7
              A technician is investigating why users cannot access a website using a domain name but can access it via IP address. Which service should be checked?
                Question 8
                A network administrator wants to monitor bandwidth usage and device statistics across the network. Which protocol should be used?
                  Question 9
                  A user reports that email messages are not being downloaded from the mail server to their client. Which protocol should be checked?
                    Question 10
                    A technician is troubleshooting connectivity and wants to verify that a remote host is reachable at the network layer. Which tool should be used?

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