HPE3-U01 Practice Exam Questions with Answers Aruba Certified Network Technician Exam (ACNT) Certification

 The protocol that provides logical addressing used for routing messages across the network towards their destination is the Internet Protocol (IP). IP is a network layer protocol that assigns a unique numerical identifier to each device on a network, called an IP address. IP addresses are used to identify the source and destination of data packets, and to determine the best path to deliver them. IP is a connectionless and best-effort protocol, meaning that it does not guarantee the delivery, order, or integrity of the packets. IP relies on other protocols, such as TCP, to provide reliable and orderly data transfer.

The other options are incorrect because:

B. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a transport layer protocol that provides reliable and orderly data delivery by establishing a connection between devices and providing error-checking and retransmission mechanisms. TCP does not provide logical addressing or routing functions, but it uses IP addresses to identify the endpoints of a connection.

C. Wired Ethernet is a data link layer protocol that defines the physical and logical characteristics of a wired network, such as cable types, frame formats, and MAC addresses. MAC addresses are used to identify the physical devices on a network segment, but they are not used for routing messages across the network. Ethernet does not provide logical addressing or routing functions, but it relies on IP to do so.

D. Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) is a data link layer protocol that allows devices to discover and advertise information about themselves and their neighbors on a network, such as device type, capabilities, port configuration, and VLAN membership. LLDP does not provide logical addressing or routing functions, but it can help network administrators to troubleshoot and optimize the network topology. References:

• Aruba Certified Network Technician (ACNT) | HPE Aruba Networking
• Network Layer Protocols - GeeksforGeeks
• Network protocols and layers A Level Resources - Teach Computer Science

An access point is a device that creates a wireless local area network (WLAN) by connecting wireless devices to a wired network. An access point performs two main functions: bridging and wireless connectivity.

Bridging is the process of forwarding data frames between different networks or network segments. An access point bridges wireless frames from wireless devices to the wired network, and vice versa, using the destination MAC address of the frame. This allows wireless devices to communicate with other devices on the same network or on different networks.

Wireless connectivity is the process of providing a wireless signal to wireless devices, such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc. An access point offers wireless connectivity to endpoints by broadcasting a service set identifier (SSID), which is the name of the wireless network. Wireless devices can scan for available SSIDs and connect to the access point by providing the correct security credentials, such as a password or a certificate.

The other statements are false because:

A. They use destination IP addresses to switch the packets. This is false because access points do not use IP addresses to switch packets. IP addresses are used at layer three of the OSI model, which is the network layer. Access points operate at layer two of the OSI model, which is the data link layer. Access points use MAC addresses to switch frames, not packets.

C. They are used to interconnect wireless devices only. This is false because access points are not used to interconnect wireless devices only. Access points are also used to connect wireless devices to a wired network, which may contain other devices, such as routers, switches, servers, etc.

E. They only operate at Layer three of the OSI model. This is false because access points do not operate at layer three of the OSI model, which is the network layer. Access points operate at layer two of the OSI model, which is the data link layer. Access points do not use network layer protocols, such as IP, to perform their functions. References:

• What is an Access Point? - Cisco
• Access Point | What is it and how it works?IAPP specification

ARP is a protocol that maps an IP address to a MAC address, which is the physical address of a device on a network. ARP is necessary because the software address (IP address) of the host or computer connected to the network needs to be translated to a hardware address (MAC address). Without ARP, a host would not be able to figure out the hardware address of another host. ARP works by sending a broadcast message to all devices on the network, asking for the MAC address of the device that has a specific IP address. The device that has that IP address replies with its MAC address, and the sender stores this information in its ARP cache for future use. The sender then uses the MAC address as the destination address of the Layer 2 header that encapsulates the IP packet. The Layer 2 header is also known as the data link layer header, which is responsible for delivering the packet to the correct device on the same network. The Layer 3 header is also known as the network layer header, which is responsible for routing the packet to the correct network. Therefore, the correct answer is C, because ARP is used to discover the destination address of the Layer 2 header that encapsulates IP packets1234 References: What Is Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)? - Fortinet, Address Resolution Protocol - Wikipedia, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) explained - Study-CCNA, Aruba Certified Network Technician Exam HPE3-U01 Actual Questions

The command to access the second interface of the third slot in a modular ArubaOS-CX switch is interface 1/3/2. This is because the interface numbering format for modular switches is interface slot/module/port, where slot is the chassis slot number, module is the module number within the slot, and port is the port number within the module1. The slot number starts from 1, the module number starts from 0, and the port number starts from 12. Therefore, the second interface of the third slot is interface 1/3/2. The other options are incorrect because they do not follow the correct interface numbering format. References: AOS-CX 10.06 Command-Line Interface Guide 8320, 8

According to the Aruba Network Technician (ACNT) documents and learning resources, the valid configurable “Client VLAN Assignment” options for a Bridge-based WLAN in Aruba Central are native VLAN, automatic VLAN, and static VLAN. These options allow you to specify how the VLAN ID for the WLAN clients is determined.

• Native VLAN: This option allows you to use the native VLAN of the AP’s Ethernet port as the VLAN ID for the WLAN clients. The native VLAN is the default VLAN that carries untagged traffic on a trunk port. This option is useful when you want to simplify the VLAN configuration and use the same VLAN for all the WLAN clients connected to the same AP.
• Automatic VLAN: This option allows you to use the VLAN ID assigned by a DHCP server to the WLAN clients. The DHCP server can use attributes such as MAC address, hostname, or vendor class to assign different VLAN IDs to different WLAN clients. This option is useful when you want to dynamically assign VLANs based on the client characteristics or policies.
• Static VLAN: This option allows you to specify a single VLAN ID for all the WLAN clients. You can either enter a VLAN ID manually or select a named VLAN from the drop-down list. A named VLAN is a VLAN that has a user-defined name associated with it for easy identification. This option is useful when you want to assign a fixed VLAN to a WLAN SSID.

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According to the Ethernet cable standards, Cat 6 UTP-based cabling can support 1 Gbps data rates up to 100 meters (328 feet) of cable length. This is the maximum recommended distance for a single cable run between a host and the switch where it is plugged in. If the cable length exceeds 100 meters, the signal quality may degrade and cause errors or lower performance. Cat 6 UTP-based cabling can also support 10 Gbps data rates up to 37-55 meters (121-180 feet), depending on the alien crosstalk atmosphere. However, for 10 Gbps data rates, Cat 6a UTP-based cabling is preferred, as it can support the full 100 meters of cable length. References https://networkengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/81114/degradation-of-signal-quality-as-a-function-of-cat-6-cable-length

https://www.howtogeek.com/813419/how-long-can-an-ethernet-cable-be/

A hardwire desktop PC belongs to the category of stationary devices, which are devices that are fixed in one location and do not move. Stationary devices typically have a constant power supply and a wired network connection. Examples of stationary devices are desktop PCs, servers, printers, and IP phones. Stationary devices are different from mobile devices, which are devices that can move from one location to another and connect to the network wirelessly. Mobile devices can be further classified into somewhat mobile devices, highly mobile devices, and intermittent mobile devices, depending on their mobility patterns and network requirements. Examples of mobile devices are laptops, tablets, smartphones, and wearable devices. References:

• Aruba Certified Network Technician (ACNT) | HPE Aruba Networking
• Aruba Documentation Portal

To establish a secure web connection to YouTube.com, the computer will run two protocols: DNS and HTTPS. DNS (Domain Name System) is a protocol that translates domain names into IP addresses, which are used to identify and locate web servers on the internet. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is a protocol that encrypts and authenticates data transfer between a web browser and a web server, ensuring the security and integrity of the communication.

The computer does not need to run DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), FTP (File Transfer Protocol), or HTTP5 (a non-existent protocol) to connect to YouTube.com. DHCP is a protocol that assigns IP addresses to devices on a network automatically, but the computer already has a static address configured. FTP is a protocol that transfers files between a client and a server, but it is not used for web browsing. HTTP5 is not a valid protocol name, and it is likely a typo for HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), which is the unsecure version of HTTPS. References:

• Aruba Certified Network Technician (ACNT) | HPE Aruba Networking
• 6 Network Security Protocols You Should Know | Cato Networks
• What is HTTPS? | Cloudflare

 Switches and routers are both networking devices that operate at different layers of the OSI model and perform different functions. The key differences between L2 switches and routers are:

• Switches operate at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model, while routers operate at the network layer (Layer 3). This means that switches forward frames based on the MAC addresses of the source and destination devices, while routers route packets based on the IP addresses of the source and destination networks.
• Switches build a MAC table that maps MAC addresses to switch ports, while routers build a routing table that maps IP addresses to next-hop interfaces. The MAC table is used by switches to determine which port to send a frame to, while the routing table is used by routers to determine which interface to send a packet to.
• Switches offer a considerably higher port density than routers, meaning that they can connect more devices to the network. Switches typically have dozens or hundreds of Ethernet ports, while routers usually have a few Ethernet ports and other types of ports such as ADSL, cable, fiber, dial-up, etc. Switches are used to create LAN segments, while routers are used to connect different networks or subnets.
• Switches are faster than routers because they do not take up time looking at the network layer header information. Switches can forward frames at wire speed, while routers need to process packets at the network layer and perform additional functions such as NAT, firewall, QoS, etc.

References: Switch (L2/L3) Vs Router: Comparison and Differences in TCP/IP Networks, Key Differences Between Routers and Different Types of Switches, Layer 2 Switch - How it operates, when to use it - Network Encyclopedia, Layer 2 switching - Study-CCNA, Differences Between Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches?Which one do you need?

To save the switch configuration changes, so they survive a switch reboot, you can use either the write memory or the save memory command. Both commands perform the same function, which is to copy the running configuration to the startup configuration. The running configuration is the current active configuration in the switch’s RAM, while the startup configuration is the configuration that is loaded when the switch boots up. By saving the configuration changes to the startup configuration, you ensure that they are preserved after a reboot12. The other commands are not valid for saving the configuration changes. The copy running-config checkpoint backup and copy running-config checkpoint startup-config commands are used to create checkpoints, which are snapshots of the running configuration that can be used to roll back changes in case of errors3. The store memory command does not exist in Aruba switches. References: 1: Saving Configuration Changes - Aruba 2: [ArubaOS-Switch 16.10 CLI Reference Guide] 3: [ArubaOS-Switch 16.10 Configuration and Management Guide] : https://www.arubanetworks.com/techdocs/ArubaOS-Switch_16.10/5200-6928.pdf : https://www.arubanetworks.com/techdocs/ArubaOS-Switch_16.10/5200-6929.pdf

In the given network diagram, PC-1 is sending a packet to PC-2. The Layer 2 source address refers to the MAC address of the sender, which is PC-1 in this case. From the image, we can see that PC-1 has a MAC address of 00:50:56:B1:94:9F (option D), but option A provides another MAC address (90:20:C2:BC:2D:FD) associated with the multilayer switch’s interface connected to PC-2. Since switches change the source MAC to their own when forwarding packets, option A is correct.

The Layer 3 source address refers to the IP address of the sender (PC-1). From the image, it’s clear that PC-1 has an IP address of 10.2.1.10 (option C).

References: The answer can be verified by understanding how multilayer switches operate in a network and how they handle MAC addresses during packet forwarding. You can find more information about this topic in the following resources:

• Aruba Certified Network Technician (ACNT) | HPE Aruba Networking
• Education Services | HPE Aruba Networking
• Aruba Certified Network Technician University Promotion

Broadcast communication is the distribution of audio or video content to a dispersed audience via any electronic mass communications medium, using the electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves), in a one-to-many model1. A broadcast message is a message that is sent to all endpoints on the network, regardless of their address or identity2. An example of a broadcast message is an ARP request, which is used to find the MAC address of a device that has a specific IP address3. An ARP request is sent to the broadcast address of the network, which is usually the last address in the subnet (e.g., 192.168.1.255 for a /24 network). All devices on the network receive the ARP request and check if their IP address matches the one in the request. If so, they reply with their MAC address to the sender of the ARP request. If not, they ignore the request4. Therefore, an ARP request is an example of broadcast communication, while the other options are not. A DHCP offer is a message that is sent by a DHCP server to a specific client that requested an IP address5. An ICMP echo is a message that is sent by a device to test the connectivity and latency to another device. An HTTP Get is a message that is sent by a web browser to request a web page from a web server. These messages are not broadcast, but rather unicast, meaning they are sent to a single destination. References: 1: Broadcasting - Wikipedia 2: Broadcast communication network - Wikipedia 3: [Address Resolution Protocol - Wikipedia] 4: [How ARP Works - Cisco] 5: [DHCP - Wikipedia] : [Ping (networking utility) - Wikipedia] : [Hypertext Transfer Protocol - Wikipedia] : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Address_Resolution_Protocol : https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ip/dynamic-address-allocation- resolution/13718-5.html : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_Host_Configuration_Protocol : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ping_(networking_utility) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol

 A Wi-Fi frame is a unit of data transmission in a wireless network that follows the 802.11 standard. There are three types of Wi-Fi frames: management, control, and data. Management frames are used to establish and maintain the connection between wireless devices, such as access points (APs) and stations (STAs). Control frames are used to coordinate the access to the wireless medium and avoid collisions. Data frames are used to carry the actual information between wireless devices1

A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name that identifies a wireless network. A Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is a unique identifier for a wireless access point within a wireless network. A BSSID is usually the MAC address of the wireless interface of the AP. An SSID can be associated with multiple BSSIDs, forming an Extended Service Set (ESS). For example, a wireless network with multiple APs can have the same SSID but different BSSIDs for each AP23

A beacon is a type of management frame that is periodically broadcasted by an AP to announce its presence and provide information about the wireless network, such as the SSID, the BSSID, the supported data rates, the security parameters, and the channel number. A beacon is used by STAs to discover and join a wireless network, as well as to synchronize their clocks with the AP. A beacon is usually sent every 100 milliseconds on a fixed interval45

Therefore, the Wi-Fi frame that announces the SSID to BSSID mapping is the beacon, as it contains both the SSID and the BSSID fields in its frame format. The other options are not correct because:

• An association request is a type of management frame that is sent by a STA to an AP to request to join a wireless network. It contains the SSID of the network that the STA wants to join, but not the BSSID of the AP. The BSSID is specified in the association response frame that is sent by the AP to the STA to accept or reject the request4
• A probe request is a type of management frame that is sent by a STA to scan for available wireless networks. It can contain the SSID of a specific network that the STA wants to join, or it can be blank to request information from all networks. It does not contain the BSSID of any AP. The BSSID is specified in the probe response frame that is sent by the AP to the STA to provide information about the network4
• A network allocation vector (NAV) is not a type of Wi-Fi frame, but a mechanism to avoid collisions in a wireless network. It is a timer that indicates how long the wireless medium will be busy for a transmission. Each Wi-Fi frame contains a duration field that specifies the NAV value for that transmission. The NAV value is updated by the wireless devices based on the duration field of the received frames. A wireless device will not transmit any frame if the NAV value is greater than zero, meaning that the medium is occupied.

References: 1: Wi-Fi Frames: A Brief Intro - Cisco Blogs 2: SSID vs BSSID: What’s the Difference? - Actiontec.com 3: Difference Between BSSID and SSID | Difference Between 4: 802.11Management Frames - Tutorialspoint 5: [Beacon frame - Wikipedia] : [Association Request frame - 802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition [Book]] : [Probe Request frame - 802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition [Book]] : [Network Allocation Vector - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics] : [NAV (Network Allocation Vector) - GeeksforGeeks]