CCNA Routing & Switching All Quizzes
and Exams
Which two statements correctly describe the components of a router? (Choose two)
-RAM permanently stores the configuration file used during the boot sequence
-ROM contains diagnostics executed on hardware modules
-NVRAM stores a backup copy of the IOS used during the boot sequence
-Flash memory does not lose its contents during a reboot
-ROM contains the most current and most complete version of the IOS
-Flash contains boot system commands to identify the location of the IOS - answer-
ROM contains diagnostics executed on hardware modules
-Flash memory does not lose its contents during a reboot
A new junior network intern connects a laptop to an access layer switch in the wiring
closet. After configuring a terminal emulation program, the intern presses the Enter key,
and the S1_ATC_E2> prompt appears. What could have been done to better protect
the switch?
-Create a banner message
-Create a console password
-Use the enable secret command
-Use the service password-encryption command - answerCreate a console password
During the process of encapsulation, how does the PC determine if the packet is
destined for a host on a remote network?
-by checking the ARP cache for the destination host MAC address
-by sending a broadcast to the local LAN segment to see if there is any response
-by performing the AND operation on the destination IP address and its own subnet
mask - answerby performing the AND operation on the destination IP address and its
own subnet mask
The output of the show ip route command contains the following entry:
S 10.2.0.0 [1/0] via 172.16.2.2.
What value is indicated by the 1 in the [1/0] portion of the output?
-metric
-number of hops
-administrative distance
,-interface ID through which the network can be reached - answer-administrative
distance
Which two statements describe static routes? (Choose two.)
-They are created in interface configuration mode.
-They require manual reconfiguration to accommodate network changes.
-They are identified in the routing table with the prefix S.
-They are automatically updated whenever an interface is reconfigured or shutdown. -
answer-They require manual configuration to accommodate network changes.
-They are identified in the routing table with the prefix S.
What address and prefix length is used when configuring an IPv6 default static route?
-::/0
-::1/128
-0.0.0.0/0
-FF02::1/8 - answer::/0
What is the gateway of last resort?
-the IP address of another router
-the IP address of the internet provider
-a term to describe a default gateway on a host device
-where dropped packets are sent - answerthe IP address of another router
What code is used in the routing table to identify routes learned through EIGRP?
-C
-D
-L
-O
-S - answerD
Refer to the exhibit. What is the purpose of the router port that is shown?
-to backup the IOS
-to configure the router
-to run an IOS from an alternate location
-to connect to a port on a switch - answerto configure the router
Why are routers needed in networking?
-to connect devices to a LAN
-to guarantee delivery of packets
-to provide a status on packet delivery
,-to forward network traffic to remote networks
-to route information and accept acknowledgments of data delivery - answerto forward
network traffic to remote networks
When a router learns that multiple paths are available to a destination network from the
same routing protocol, which factor is considered by a router to choose the best path to
forward a packet?
-the lowest metric
-the order of paths on the routing table
-the fastest bandwidth of exiting interfaces
-the reliability value of neighboring routers - answerthe lowest metric
Which two statements describe characteristics of load balancing? (Choose two)
-load balancing occurs when a router sends the same packet to different destination
networks
-load balancing occurs when the same number of packets are sent over static and
dynamic routes
-load balancnig allows a router to forward packets over multiple paths to the same
destination network
-unequal cost load balancing is supported by EIGRP
-if multiple paths with different metrics to a destination exit, the router cannot support
load balancing - answer-load balancing allows a router to forward packets over multiple
paths to the same destination network
-unequal cost load balancing is supported by EIGRP
What is the purpose of a routing protocol?
-it is used to build and maintain ARP tables
-it provides a method for segmenting and reassembling data packets
-it allows an administrator to devise an addressing scheme for the network
-it allows a router to share information about known networks with other routers
-it provides a procedure for encoding and decoding data into bits for packet forwarding -
answerit allows a router to share information about known networks with other routers
Which feature on a Cisco router permits the forwarding of traffic for which there is no
specific route?
-next-hop
-gateway of last resort
-route source
-outgoing interface - answergateway of last resort
PT Activity. When PC0 pings the web server, which MAC address is the source MAC
address in the frame from R2 to the web server?
, -0001.43EA.3E03
-0001.9756.6278
-0001.C972.4201
-0001.C972.4202
-0002.16D6.A601 - answer0001.C972.4202
A network administrator enters the command copy running-config startup-config. Which
type of memory will the startup configuration be placed into?
-flash
-RAM
-NVRAM
-ROM - answerNVRAM
Which packet-forwarding method does a router use to make switching decisions when it
is using a forwarding information base and an adjacency table?
-fast switching
-Cisco Express Forwarding
-process switching
-flow process - answerCisco Express Forwarding
Fill in the blank. When a router receives a packet, it examines the destination address of
the packet and looks in the _____ table to determine the best path to use to forward the
packet. - answerrouting
What are two functions of a router? (Choose two)
-a router connects multiple IP networks
-it controls the flow of data via the use of Layer 2 addresses
-it determines the best path to send packets
-it provides segmentation at Layer 2
-it builds a routing table based on ARP requests - answer-a router connected multiple IP
networks
-it determines the best path to send packets
In order for packets to be sent to a remote destination, what three pieces of information
must be configured on a host? (Choose three)
-hostname
-IP address
-subnet mask
-default gateway
-DNS server address
-DHCP server address - answer-IP address
and Exams
Which two statements correctly describe the components of a router? (Choose two)
-RAM permanently stores the configuration file used during the boot sequence
-ROM contains diagnostics executed on hardware modules
-NVRAM stores a backup copy of the IOS used during the boot sequence
-Flash memory does not lose its contents during a reboot
-ROM contains the most current and most complete version of the IOS
-Flash contains boot system commands to identify the location of the IOS - answer-
ROM contains diagnostics executed on hardware modules
-Flash memory does not lose its contents during a reboot
A new junior network intern connects a laptop to an access layer switch in the wiring
closet. After configuring a terminal emulation program, the intern presses the Enter key,
and the S1_ATC_E2> prompt appears. What could have been done to better protect
the switch?
-Create a banner message
-Create a console password
-Use the enable secret command
-Use the service password-encryption command - answerCreate a console password
During the process of encapsulation, how does the PC determine if the packet is
destined for a host on a remote network?
-by checking the ARP cache for the destination host MAC address
-by sending a broadcast to the local LAN segment to see if there is any response
-by performing the AND operation on the destination IP address and its own subnet
mask - answerby performing the AND operation on the destination IP address and its
own subnet mask
The output of the show ip route command contains the following entry:
S 10.2.0.0 [1/0] via 172.16.2.2.
What value is indicated by the 1 in the [1/0] portion of the output?
-metric
-number of hops
-administrative distance
,-interface ID through which the network can be reached - answer-administrative
distance
Which two statements describe static routes? (Choose two.)
-They are created in interface configuration mode.
-They require manual reconfiguration to accommodate network changes.
-They are identified in the routing table with the prefix S.
-They are automatically updated whenever an interface is reconfigured or shutdown. -
answer-They require manual configuration to accommodate network changes.
-They are identified in the routing table with the prefix S.
What address and prefix length is used when configuring an IPv6 default static route?
-::/0
-::1/128
-0.0.0.0/0
-FF02::1/8 - answer::/0
What is the gateway of last resort?
-the IP address of another router
-the IP address of the internet provider
-a term to describe a default gateway on a host device
-where dropped packets are sent - answerthe IP address of another router
What code is used in the routing table to identify routes learned through EIGRP?
-C
-D
-L
-O
-S - answerD
Refer to the exhibit. What is the purpose of the router port that is shown?
-to backup the IOS
-to configure the router
-to run an IOS from an alternate location
-to connect to a port on a switch - answerto configure the router
Why are routers needed in networking?
-to connect devices to a LAN
-to guarantee delivery of packets
-to provide a status on packet delivery
,-to forward network traffic to remote networks
-to route information and accept acknowledgments of data delivery - answerto forward
network traffic to remote networks
When a router learns that multiple paths are available to a destination network from the
same routing protocol, which factor is considered by a router to choose the best path to
forward a packet?
-the lowest metric
-the order of paths on the routing table
-the fastest bandwidth of exiting interfaces
-the reliability value of neighboring routers - answerthe lowest metric
Which two statements describe characteristics of load balancing? (Choose two)
-load balancing occurs when a router sends the same packet to different destination
networks
-load balancing occurs when the same number of packets are sent over static and
dynamic routes
-load balancnig allows a router to forward packets over multiple paths to the same
destination network
-unequal cost load balancing is supported by EIGRP
-if multiple paths with different metrics to a destination exit, the router cannot support
load balancing - answer-load balancing allows a router to forward packets over multiple
paths to the same destination network
-unequal cost load balancing is supported by EIGRP
What is the purpose of a routing protocol?
-it is used to build and maintain ARP tables
-it provides a method for segmenting and reassembling data packets
-it allows an administrator to devise an addressing scheme for the network
-it allows a router to share information about known networks with other routers
-it provides a procedure for encoding and decoding data into bits for packet forwarding -
answerit allows a router to share information about known networks with other routers
Which feature on a Cisco router permits the forwarding of traffic for which there is no
specific route?
-next-hop
-gateway of last resort
-route source
-outgoing interface - answergateway of last resort
PT Activity. When PC0 pings the web server, which MAC address is the source MAC
address in the frame from R2 to the web server?
, -0001.43EA.3E03
-0001.9756.6278
-0001.C972.4201
-0001.C972.4202
-0002.16D6.A601 - answer0001.C972.4202
A network administrator enters the command copy running-config startup-config. Which
type of memory will the startup configuration be placed into?
-flash
-RAM
-NVRAM
-ROM - answerNVRAM
Which packet-forwarding method does a router use to make switching decisions when it
is using a forwarding information base and an adjacency table?
-fast switching
-Cisco Express Forwarding
-process switching
-flow process - answerCisco Express Forwarding
Fill in the blank. When a router receives a packet, it examines the destination address of
the packet and looks in the _____ table to determine the best path to use to forward the
packet. - answerrouting
What are two functions of a router? (Choose two)
-a router connects multiple IP networks
-it controls the flow of data via the use of Layer 2 addresses
-it determines the best path to send packets
-it provides segmentation at Layer 2
-it builds a routing table based on ARP requests - answer-a router connected multiple IP
networks
-it determines the best path to send packets
In order for packets to be sent to a remote destination, what three pieces of information
must be configured on a host? (Choose three)
-hostname
-IP address
-subnet mask
-default gateway
-DNS server address
-DHCP server address - answer-IP address
