Exam N10-008 All QuestionsBrowse all questions from this exam
Go to Exam
Question 744

A customer is having issues accessing local resources on the network. A technician questions the user and discovers that a small switch had been taken out of storage and installed so that additional devices could be connected in the room. The technician runs the ping command from the PC to the network server and does not find any issues. However, data transfers to the server are slow, and the transfer appears to be locked up at times. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

    Correct Answer: A

    A duplexing mismatch occurs when one network device is set to full-duplex mode and the other is set to half-duplex mode. This mismatch causes collisions and packet loss, leading to slow data transfers and intermittent connectivity, which matches the symptoms described by the customer. Reversed TX/RX pinouts would likely result in no connection at all. Cable crosstalk and a failed transceiver are less likely to cause the specific issues mentioned in the scenario.

Discussion
Mamad66Option: A

Duplexing refers to the ability of a data communication system to conduct two-way communication. If there’s a mismatch in duplex settings between the switch and the connected devices, it can lead to performance issues like slow data transfers or intermittent connectivity. Reversed TX/RX pinouts (B) would typically prevent the connection from working at all. Cable crosstalk © could potentially cause interference and slow down the connection, but it’s less likely to cause intermittent connectivity. A failed transceiver (D) would typically cause a complete loss of connectivity, not just slow or intermittent connectivity. Therefore, a duplexing mismatch is the most likely cause in this context.

Zach123654Option: A

GPTTTT