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Expectations for EE.08 Practical Exam on January 26, 2019: Tips & Insights

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  • #1 17728981
    baanaan
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    What do you think to expect? I have an exam on 01/26 (Saturday) at 4:00 PM.
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  • #3 17729106
    baanaan
    Level 2  
    Posts: 4
    During these tests, I studied for the theoretical part :) Practice tomorrow
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  • #4 17729174
    malaww
    Level 11  
    Posts: 38
    Rate: 3
    who had a hands-on EE.08 today?
  • #5 17730005
    dik89
    Level 2  
    Posts: 4
    Rate: 2
    Set of 2
    Earning rj45 in A standard,
    Disk exchange in the server,

    Linux server
    Windows client

    Connection:
    Server - eth - switch - eth - router with AP - wifi - client

    Router configuration
    Router IP Setting (Default / Configurable Gateway)
    DHCP on the router with a specific pool of addresses,
    Static addressing for the server and client,
    AccessPoint configuration,
    Make screenshots.

    Switch configuration:
    Setting the IP address for configuration,
    Make screenshots.

    Server side:
    Extract data about subassemblies and axles,
    Enter into the table,
    Create a user, group, enough user for the group,
    Create a file in the user directory,
    Configure the LAN connection under DHCP and change the name of the connection,
    Make screenshots.

    On the client side
    Configure the wifi connection under DHCP
    Install the program for wifi diagnostics + diagnostics screen
    Locking the program from gpedit

    Make / or complete tables with data collected for components and os
    Make tables in a spreadsheet (with formulas) with the site cost estimate based on the price list and what was done
  • #6 17732686
    karambol43
    Level 1  
    Posts: 1
    Rate: 1
    Today I wrote and I had a set of 3 very similar to the one above:

    Making a UTP cable in standard B and checking with a tester.
    Replacing the disk in the server

    Linux server, I have Ubuntu 16.04 (gnome)
    Windows client

    Connection:
    Server - eth - switch - eth - router with AP - wifi - client

    Router configuration
    Router IP Setting (Default / Configurable Gateway)
    DHCP on the router with a specific pool of addresses,
    Static addressing for server and client (reserved IP addresses),
    AccessPoint configuration (wifi per channel 3, appropriate network name and password and WPA2 network security type)
    Make screenshots.

    Switch configuration:
    Setting the IP address for configuration and set the gateway to IP router,
    Make screenshots.

    Server side:
    Extract the data about the motherboard and RAM (command sudo lshw) manufacturer, serial number, name, type, etc.
    Enter the found data into the table in the spreadsheet and make screenshots,
    Create a user, group and add this new one to the created group.
    Create a file in the user's home directory with tips on how to use a computer connected to the Internet,
    Configure LAN connection (address from DHCP, static DNS, localhost) and change the name of the connection.

    On the client side
    Configure wifi connection (address from DHCP, DNS statically on localhost)
    Install the wifi diagnostic program + diagnostic screen
    Blocking access to the registry editor from gpedit.msc (user configuration -> administrative templates -> system)

    After connecting to the set as above, perform pings between devices so that the ping from the server goes to the client, it is probably good to turn off the firewall on the windows (it did not pass with it turned on)

    Make tables in a spreadsheet (with formulas) with the service cost estimate based on the price list and what was done (required cell format with price to currency, automatic calculation of the value after entering the price and quantity, automatic insertion of the date two days later than today)
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  • #7 17738487
    pigula_shp
    Level 12  
    Posts: 69
    Rate: 35
    I will only add one thing:
    In this exam one of the distributions allowed for the server is Ubuntu Server 16.4
    I encourage if someone will pass the exam on this version to modify the /etc/dhcp/dhclient.conf file and improve the waiting time for the lease from 300 seconds to 10 or 15
    because if he starts the server without the cables connected to the network cards, he will wait 10 minutes for free ...

    The second thing - the recommendation was to install the Gnome shell (for assistants), it is worth suggesting that the language-pack-gnome-pl package should also be added (because without it there will be a small Polish-English hybrid), unless someone prefers the English version.

    The third problem that reminds me is that the Network Manager is turned off (and more precisely, the Ethernet card connections are managed via its Network-Manager-Gnome graphical overlay).
    To fix this:
    a) entries for Ethernet cards are to be hashed in the / etc / network / interfaces file (only entries for the lo interface are left)
    b) additionally, create an empty file in the location /etc/NetworkManager/conf. named 10-globally-managed-devices.conf,
    c) modify the file /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManager.conf (line

    [ifupdown]
    managed = false

    we change to

    managed = true
    d) then restart the service with the command sudo systemctl restart NetworkManager.

    From then on, you can easily and comfortably manage your Ethernet network connections (rename etc.).

    In version 18.4 of Ubuntu Server, to achieve this, you need to additionally modify the /etc/netplan/50-cloud-init.yaml file
    leaving only:
    network:
    version: 2
    renderer: NetworkManager
    later
    sudo netplan generate
    sudo netplan apply

    to check what the NetworkManager manages on the sudo nmcli -sd console
  • #8 17740149
    andrew_129
    Level 10  
    Posts: 16
    Rate: 2
    A sheet 01
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  • #9 17759055
    maksym771
    Level 9  
    Posts: 14
    Rate: 2
    Shocking. It's a pity that I just figured it out now. I am passing the EE08 practical this Saturday 9.02. I study extramural and in my school they also had e12 and e13 in January. We probably have an exceptionally now. How do you think we will have the same sheets from ubuntu server or something else?
  • #10 17763041
    Egzaminee08
    Level 1  
    Posts: 1
    Rate: 2
    Someone had a hands-on EE 08 today and share what was?
  • #11 17763443
    ZiNGO
    Level 2  
    Posts: 2
    Rate: 4
    1. Earning cable, one side RJ45 standard A, on the other keystone
    2. Connection: Router --- Switch ---- Server and Client
    3. Router configuration: LAN ip, gateway, DNS, DHCP enabled and set range, IP reservation for server and client, WAN: ip, mask and DNS
    4. Switch configuration: ip, gateway and DNS
    5. Linux client:
    a) checking free RAM in console + screen,
    b) extracting information about the motherboard, prock and network card + screen
    c) a table on the above-mentioned components in the spreadsheet
    d) change of computer name
    e) creating a hidden folder in the user's home directory
    f) changing the name of the network interface, ip automatically, DNS localhost
    6. Windows server:
    a) change the name of the network interface, ip automatically, dns localhost, disable the second network interface
    b) raise the server to the domain controller + new organizational unit and in it a new user and group and adding a user to this group
    c) changing the desktop background to black :D
    d) pings with router, switch and station + screens
    7. Quotation to assemble a computer set

    Probably everything, sheet version 04
  • #12 18023973
    heweliusza819
    Level 2  
    Posts: 2
    Hey, you know something, what were the questions on the practical June? I have an exam after Sunday and I wonder if I am taking the first throw, if any of you have already been and would like to share :)
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    natikrak
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    Posts: 5
    Rate: 2
    heweliusza819 wrote:
    Hey, you know something, what were the questions on the practical June? I have an exam after Sunday and I wonder if I am taking the first throw, if any of you have already been and would like to share :)


    Come here:

    https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic3592099.html
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around expectations and preparation for the EE.08 practical exam scheduled for January 26, 2019. Participants share insights on practical tasks, including configuring network devices, creating and testing RJ45 cables, and managing server-client connections using Linux and Windows systems. Key tasks involve router and switch configurations, DHCP settings, and data extraction from server components. Recommendations include using Ubuntu Server 16.04, modifying DHCP lease times, and ensuring proper network management settings. Participants also inquire about the similarity of exam sheets across different dates.
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TL;DR: Expect Ubuntu server quirks: a 300-second DHCP wait if links are down; "install the Gnome shell" and enable NetworkManager for sane NIC control. [Elektroda, pigula_shp, post #17738487]

Why it matters: For EE.08 practical candidates, this FAQ distills setup steps, pitfalls, and screenshot must-haves to secure points.

Quick Facts

What tasks should I expect in the EE.08 practical exam?

Plan for networking and system admin tasks. Make or terminate an RJ45 cable, configure router DHCP, and set switch management IP. On Linux, gather hardware/OS data, create users/groups, and rename connections. On Windows, configure Wi‑Fi, install a diagnostics tool, and restrict an app via gpedit. Finish with tables and a spreadsheet cost estimate, plus screenshots. [Elektroda, dik89, post #17730005]

Which Ubuntu server version is allowed, and what should I preconfigure?

Ubuntu Server 16.04 is allowed for the server role. Install the Gnome shell to simplify GUI tasks and consider the language pack if needed. NetworkManager is disabled for Ethernet by default; enable it to manage and rename connections. Avoid booting with unplugged cables, or the DHCP wait can waste about 10 minutes. [Elektroda, pigula_shp, post #17738487]

How do I reduce Ubuntu's 300-second DHCP wait during boot?

Edit /etc/dhcp/dhclient.conf and lower the timeout. Set the DHCP lease wait from 300 seconds to about 10–15 seconds. This prevents long delays when links are down or cables are unplugged during startup. Reboot or restart networking after saving the change. [Elektroda, pigula_shp, post #17738487]

How do I enable NetworkManager on Ubuntu Server 16.04 for easier NIC management?

Enable NetworkManager to manage Ethernet interfaces and allow renaming.
  1. Comment out Ethernet entries in /etc/network/interfaces, leaving only lo.
  2. Create empty /etc/NetworkManager/conf.d/10-globally-managed-devices.conf.
  3. In /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManager.conf, set managed=true under [ifupdown], then restart NetworkManager. "From then on, you can easily and comfortably manage your Ethernet network connections (rename etc.)." For 18.04, set netplan renderer: NetworkManager and apply. [Elektroda, pigula_shp, post #17738487]

How should I configure the router and Wi‑Fi AP during the exam?

Set the router LAN IP and default gateway as specified, then enable DHCP with a given address pool. Reserve static addresses for the server and client using DHCP reservations. Configure the AP: SSID, WPA2 security, a provided password, and the requested Wi‑Fi channel (e.g., channel 3). Capture screenshots of each configuration page for scoring. [Elektroda, karambol43, post #17732686]

How do I set up the switch for management access?

Assign the switch a management IP address and set its default gateway to the router’s IP. This allows web or CLI management from the server or client. Take clear screenshots of the applied settings. Ensure the switch is cabled into the same routed subnet as the server for reachability. [Elektroda, karambol43, post #17732686]

How do I collect motherboard and RAM info on Linux and put it into a table?

Use sudo lshw to enumerate hardware details. Record motherboard and RAM manufacturer, serial, name, and type. Enter the findings into a spreadsheet table and include a confirming screenshot. Keep the LAN set to DHCP with static DNS on localhost if required, and rename the connection as instructed. [Elektroda, karambol43, post #17732686]

How do I configure the Windows client Wi‑Fi and document diagnostics?

Connect the client to the AP over Wi‑Fi using DHCP for the IP address. If specified, set DNS to localhost statically. Install a Wi‑Fi diagnostics program and capture its diagnostic screen as evidence. Save screenshots showing SSID, IP details, and diagnostic output. [Elektroda, karambol43, post #17732686]

How do I block access to the Registry Editor using gpedit.msc?

Open gpedit.msc on the Windows machine. Navigate to User Configuration → Administrative Templates → System. Enable the policy that blocks access to the Registry Editor as instructed, and capture a screenshot. Verify the block by attempting to open regedit. [Elektroda, karambol43, post #17732686]

Pings fail between server and client—what should I check?

Verify addressing, gateway, and DNS per the sheet. Confirm router DHCP reservations and switch gateway settings. One report noted pings only succeeded after disabling the Windows firewall. Temporarily turn it off to validate connectivity, then document results. [Elektroda, karambol43, post #17732686]

Which RJ45 pinout do I use, and how is it verified?

Follow the sheet’s specified pinout. One set required terminating a UTP cable to T568B and verifying it with a tester. Crimp cleanly, keep twists close to the connector, and test both ends. Attach the tester’s PASS result screenshot if allowed. [Elektroda, karambol43, post #17732686]

What screenshots do examiners expect as evidence?

Capture each major step: router and AP settings, switch IP and gateway, Linux lshw table, and Windows Wi‑Fi diagnostics. Include connection names, IP details, and any required pings. Show the spreadsheet with formulas and formatting applied. Label files clearly per instructions. [Elektroda, karambol43, post #17732686]

What goes into the spreadsheet cost estimate to earn points?

Build a table that multiplies price by quantity automatically. Format currency fields correctly and ensure totals update with changes. Insert the date automatically, two days later than today, as required. Include a screenshot of the final sheet with formulas visible if asked. [Elektroda, karambol43, post #17732686]

Will I get a particular sheet variant like 'Set 3' or 'Version 04'?

Expect variants that share core tasks. One candidate reported a “set of 3” very similar to earlier tasks. Read your sheet precisely for standards, IP ranges, and required screenshots. Match your configuration to the specified variant. [Elektroda, karambol43, post #17732686]

How should I prepare for a Windows Server Domain Controller task?

Rename the network interface, set IP by DHCP if specified, and point DNS to localhost. Disable any secondary NIC if instructed. Promote the server to a Domain Controller, create an OU, a user, and a group, then add the user to the group. Perform pings to router, switch, and stations, and screenshot everything. [Elektroda, ZiNGO, post #17763443]
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