1st Line Networking Support Engineer Position 1st Line Networking Support Engineer Assessment Real-Time Assessment 2024 Instructions: Please read through the following questions and provide your answers. There is a 30-minute time limit for this assessment. Answer as many questions as possible within the given time frame. This assessment is out of a total of 30 marks. SECTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (4 Marks) 1. What is the main purpose of MPLS in a network? *a) To ensure secure communication over the internet b) To enable efficient data transfer through label switching c) To encrypt network trafficd) To manage wireless network connections 2. Which of the following is a characteristic of SD-WAN technology? *a) It relies solely on MPLS for connectivity. b) It provides a centralized control function for managing WAN. c) It is only compatible with traditional WAN architectures. d) It uses a single connection type for all traffic. 3. Which of the following firewall types inspects the traffic at the application layer? *a) Packet filtering firewall b) Circuit-level gateway c) Application firewall d) Stateful inspection firewall 4. In an SDWAN environment, which of the following is a key benefit? *a) Increased latency b) Manual configuration of each branch c) Centralized control of traffic routing d) Dependency on a single ISP SECTION 2: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (6 Marks) 1. Why is it important to perform daily health checks on firewalls in a network? (3 marks) * 2. What is the role of QoS (Quality of Service) in network management? (3 marks) * SECTION 3: LONG ANSWER QUESTION (10 Marks) 1. You are tasked with setting up a new SD-WAN network for a client. Outline the steps you would take from the planning phase to the implementation phase, including any considerations for security and monitoring. (10 marks)* 2. Explain the role of proactive monitoring and reporting in maintaining network infrastructure, particularly in the context of a 1st Line Network Support Engineer. (10 marks) * Full Name* Email Address* Acknowledgement: By submitting this assessment, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information for the purpose(s) of this application Submit