Wireshark Exam WCNA Topic 2 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for Wireshark's WCNA exam

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Topic #: 2

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A host has just booted up. This host is allowed to send ARP queries for the MAC address of the local DNS server before sending gratuitous ARPs to test for duplicate IP addresses on the network.

ATrue

BFalse

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by Glynda at Nov 17, 2024, 09:21 PM

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Stanton

4 months ago

I agree with Hana. It's important to ensure communication with the DNS server before checking for duplicate IP addresses.

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Emily

4 months ago

True, of course! The host has to find the DNS server first before it can check for duplicate IPs. That's just basic networking 101.

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Rory

3 months ago

Agreed, it's an essential step in the boot-up process.

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Hyman

4 months ago

A) True

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Amie

4 months ago

Exactly, finding the DNS server is crucial for network communication.

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Darrin

4 months ago

A) True

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Katie

4 months ago

False. I think sending gratuitous ARPs to test for duplicate IP addresses should come first.

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Laticia

4 months ago

I don't know, but I bet the exam writer has a good sense of humor. They're really testing our knowledge of network protocols, not our ability to juggle.

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Julie

3 months ago

B) False

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Xochitl

3 months ago

I think it's true.

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Bea

4 months ago

A) True

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Hana

4 months ago

True. It makes sense to first query for the MAC address of the local DNS server.

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Alesia

5 months ago

False. Wouldn't the host need to know the IP address of the DNS server to send an ARP query? Sounds like a chicken and egg problem to me.

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Grover

5 months ago

True, the host can send ARP queries for the MAC address of the local DNS server before checking for duplicate IPs. Why not just ask the DNS server directly?

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Jettie

4 months ago

True, it's a way to ensure there are no IP address conflicts before fully joining the network.

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Roosevelt

4 months ago

The host can send ARP queries for the MAC address of the local DNS server before sending gratuitous ARPs to test for duplicate IP addresses on the network.

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