H35-210-V2-5 Huawei Practice Questions
Prepare for H35-210-V2-5 with more than an answer.
- Exam fee
- $200 USD
- Level
- Associate
- Valid for
- 3 years
Domains covered on the exam 7
- Access Network Overview3%
- Network Communication Basics18%
- xPON and xDSL Principles27%
- Service Implementation Basics (PPPoE, DHCP, VLAN)21%
- Data Service Implementation16%
- ODN (Optical Distribution Network) Basics10%
- NMS (Network Management System) Basics5%
- 1
During a security audit of an access network, you are tasked with preventing rogue DHCP servers from providing IP addresses to legitimate clients. Which security feature should be enabled on the access switches connected to the OLT?
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Correct answer: B
DHCP snooping is a Layer 2 security feature that validates DHCP messages. It works by classifying switch ports as either trusted or untrusted. Trusted ports are those that connect to legitimate DHCP servers. Untrusted ports connect to end-user devices. The switch will only allow DHCP Offer and DHCP Ack messages from trusted ports, effectively blocking any rogue DHCP servers connected to untrusted ports from responding to client requests. DHCP Relay is for forwarding DHCP requests across subnets, and Dynamic ARP Inspection uses the DHCP snooping binding database to prevent ARP spoofing.
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True or False: The use of G.657 bend-insensitive fiber is primarily recommended for long-haul feeder segments of the ODN, while G.652D fiber is best suited for the final drop cable to the customer premises.
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Correct answer: B
This statement is false. The roles are reversed. G.652D is a standard single-mode fiber that is cost-effective and well-suited for the feeder and distribution segments where cables are laid in straight paths within ducts or aerial deployments. G.657 bend-insensitive fiber is specifically designed to handle tight bends with minimal signal loss, making it ideal for the drop segment and in-building wiring where cables must navigate sharp corners and staples, which is common inside a customer's home (MDU or SFU).
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A technician is configuring a Huawei MA5600T DSLAM for a customer who requires a symmetric bandwidth service over a single copper pair. Which DSL technology should be provisioned to meet this requirement?
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Correct answer: C
SHDSL (Symmetric High-speed Digital Subscriber Line) is specifically designed to provide symmetric bandwidth, meaning the upstream and downstream speeds are the same. This makes it ideal for business applications like hosting servers, video conferencing, or site-to-site VPNs. Both ADSL2+ (Asymmetric DSL) and VDSL2 (Very-high-bit-rate DSL) are typically asymmetric, providing much higher downstream bandwidth than upstream.
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Case Study
A municipal broadband provider is deploying a new FTTH network using Huawei MA5800-X7 OLTs. They need a scalable and efficient way to manage service provisioning for thousands of residential subscribers. The standard service package includes 500 Mbps internet and a basic VoIP line. The operations team is small, so they require a management solution that minimizes manual configuration for each new subscriber.
The proposed workflow involves the technician installing the ONT at the customer's home. Once the ONT is connected to the fiber, it should automatically register with the OLT. The OLT should then automatically apply the standard service package configuration to the ONT without manual intervention from the Network Operations Center (NOC). The NOC only needs to associate the ONT's serial number with the customer's account beforehand.
To achieve this level of automation, which feature of the Huawei access platform should be implemented?
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Correct answer: C
The scenario describes a classic use case for zero-touch provisioning (ZTP). On the Huawei platform, this is achieved by enabling the ONT auto-find feature on the PON port. When a new ONT connects, the OLT discovers it. By pre-configuring a policy that binds the ONT's serial number (or other identifier) to a specific line profile (defining physical layer parameters) and a service profile (defining logical services like VLANs, bandwidth, VoIP), the OLT can automatically apply the full configuration upon successful registration. This completely automates the process, meeting the requirement to minimize manual NOC intervention.
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An engineer is analyzing the PPPoE discovery process between a client and a server (BNG). What is the correct sequence of messages exchanged to establish a PPPoE session?
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Correct answer: B
The PPPoE discovery stage follows a four-step process:
- PADI (PPPoE Active Discovery Initiation): The client broadcasts this packet to discover all available PPPoE servers.
- PADO (PPPoE Active Discovery Offer): One or more servers reply with a unicast offer to the client.
- PADR (PPPoE Active Discovery Request): The client selects one server and sends a unicast request to it.
- PADS (PPPoE Active Discovery Session-confirmation): The selected server confirms the request and provides a Session ID, at which point the PPP session begins.
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A network engineer is troubleshooting a new GPON deployment where an ONT fails to register with the MA5800 OLT. The ONT is in a constant cycle of attempting to range. The optical power at the ONT is measured at -22 dBm, which is well within the receiver's sensitivity range. The OLT logs show 'Ranging failure' for the ONT's serial number. Which of the following is the most probable cause for this specific issue?
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Correct answer: B
While sufficient optical power is necessary, it is not the only requirement for successful registration. The GPON standard includes a management protocol called OMCI (ONT Management and Control Interface) for the OLT to manage the ONT. If the ONT is from a non-certified third-party vendor, its OMCI implementation may be incompatible with the Huawei OLT, leading to a failure during the ranging and provisioning process, even with perfect optical levels. A -22 dBm signal is a healthy level, not too high. A rogue ONT would typically cause issues for other ONTs on the same PON port. Incorrect VLAN configuration affects service provisioning after registration, not the ranging process itself.
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A service provider is deploying VDSL2 vectoring to mitigate crosstalk in a large multi-dwelling unit (MDU). After enabling vectoring on the MA5603T DSLAM, an engineer notices that some customer lines show significant performance improvement while others do not. All CPE modems are VDSL2-capable. Which of the following conditions are required for a line to fully benefit from vectoring? (Select TWO)
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Correct answer: A, B
VDSL2 vectoring works by having the DSLAM calculate and generate anti-phase signals to cancel out the crosstalk between lines. For this to be effective, two key conditions must be met: 1) The VPE must be able to 'see' and process all the lines within a single cable binder group, as these are the lines that significantly interfere with each other. If lines are split across different VPEs or DSLAMs, system-level vectoring is required, which is more complex. 2) The CPE modem must also be vectoring-compliant (G.993.5) to cooperate with the DSLAM in the crosstalk estimation and cancellation process. Annex type and profile matching are important for basic connectivity and speed, but are not the primary requirements for vectoring itself.
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An administrator is designing a service provisioning model for a new FTTH deployment using a Huawei MA5800 OLT. The goal is to provide three distinct services to residential users: High-Speed Internet (HSI), VoIP, and IPTV. To ensure traffic separation and apply different QoS policies, the administrator plans to use a multi-VLAN strategy on the ONT. Which configuration on the ONT is the most appropriate for this scenario?
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Correct answer: B
The best practice for triple-play service delivery is to use separate VLANs for each service. This allows for logical separation of traffic, enabling distinct QoS policies, security rules, and routing paths for each service type. Binding each service to a specific port (or group of ports) and a unique VLAN ID (e.g., VLAN 100 for HSI, 200 for VoIP, 300 for IPTV) is the standard and most effective method. Using a single VLAN makes QoS differentiation difficult. Using QinQ on the ONT is unnecessary and overly complex for this common residential scenario. Binding all services to a single port would require a managed switch at the customer premise to separate them.
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A telecom company is experiencing PPPoE authentication failures for a specific group of users. The RADIUS server logs indicate 'Access-Reject' messages for these users, but their credentials are confirmed to be correct. The network topology involves an MA5800 OLT, an aggregation switch, and a Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) that acts as the PPPoE server and RADIUS client. The aggregation switch is configured to insert DHCP Option 82 information. What is the most likely cause of this authentication issue?
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Correct answer: B
While other options can cause PPPoE issues, the symptom of a correct username/password resulting in an 'Access-Reject' from RADIUS strongly points to a mismatch in the shared secret. The shared secret is used to encrypt the password in the RADIUS Access-Request packet. If the BNG and RADIUS server have different secrets, the server cannot decrypt the password correctly, leading to an authentication failure even if the user typed the correct password. An MTU issue would typically cause problems after the session is established. DHCP Option 82 is unrelated to PPPoE authentication. A faulty RADIUS server would likely affect all users, not just a specific group.
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A field technician is using an Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) to certify a newly installed fiber drop cable for a GPON customer. The OTDR trace shows several events. Which of the following events on an OTDR trace is typically represented by a sharp reflective peak followed by a noticeable drop in the backscatter level?
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Correct answer: C
A mechanical connector pair (like an SC or LC connector) introduces a small air gap between the fiber end faces, which causes a strong reflection (Fresnel reflection). This appears as a sharp reflective spike on the OTDR trace. The connector pair also has insertion loss, meaning less light continues down the fiber, resulting in a visible drop in the backscatter signal level immediately after the spike. A fusion splice is non-reflective and shows only a small loss step. A macrobend is also non-reflective and appears as a gradual loss or a localized drop without a spike. The end of the fiber shows a strong reflective peak but is followed by the noise floor, not a continuing backscatter level.
