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Network Admin Interview Questions

The document provides a comprehensive overview of network administration interview questions and answers, covering topics such as the differences between hubs, switches, and routers, subnetting, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and the roles of TCP and UDP. It also discusses NAT, VLANs, network security measures, the OSI model, and DHCP. Each section includes concise definitions and explanations to aid understanding of fundamental networking concepts.

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Network Admin Interview Questions

The document provides a comprehensive overview of network administration interview questions and answers, covering topics such as the differences between hubs, switches, and routers, subnetting, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and the roles of TCP and UDP. It also discusses NAT, VLANs, network security measures, the OSI model, and DHCP. Each section includes concise definitions and explanations to aid understanding of fundamental networking concepts.

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Network Administration Interview Questions and Answers

1. What is the difference between a hub, a switch, and a router?


- Hub: Broadcasts data to all devices; operates at Layer 1 (Physical Layer).
- Switch: Forwards data to specific devices using MAC addresses; operates at Layer 2 (Data Link Layer).
- Router: Connects different networks using IP addresses; operates at Layer 3 (Network Layer).

2. What is a subnet and why is it used?


- A subnet is a segmented part of a larger network.
- It improves performance and security by reducing broadcast traffic, organizing networks, and enhancing rou

3. How do you troubleshoot a network connectivity issue?


- Check physical connections (cables, ports, LEDs).
- Use 'ping' to test connectivity.
- Check IP configuration with 'ipconfig' or 'ifconfig'.
- Use 'traceroute' to identify where the connection fails.
- Check DNS resolution with 'nslookup'.
- Review firewall settings and logs.

4. What is the difference between TCP and UDP?


- TCP: Connection-oriented, reliable, ensures data delivery (e.g., HTTP, FTP).
- UDP: Connectionless, faster, no guarantee of delivery (e.g., DNS, video streaming).

5. What is NAT and why is it used?


- NAT (Network Address Translation) allows multiple devices to share a single public IP address.
- It conserves public IPs and adds a layer of security by hiding internal IPs.

6. What tools do you use for network monitoring?


- Wireshark – packet analysis.
- Nagios/Zabbix – network and server monitoring.
- SolarWinds – performance monitoring.
- Ping, Traceroute, Netstat – basic diagnostics.

7. What is VLAN and how does it work?


- A VLAN (Virtual LAN) segments a physical network into multiple logical networks.
- Devices in the same VLAN communicate as if on the same physical network, even if they are not.

8. How do you secure a network?


- Use firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Implement strong authentication and access controls.
- Keep firmware and software updated.
- Use VPNs for remote access.
- Regularly monitor logs and audit traffic.

9. What is the OSI model and why is it important?


- The OSI model is a 7-layer conceptual framework for network communication.
- It helps in troubleshooting, designing networks, and understanding protocol interactions.

10. What is DHCP and how does it work?


- DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses to devices.
- It reduces manual configuration and ensures efficient IP management.

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