CCNA EXAM 2 – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (QUIZ FORMAT) | COMPLETE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
What is the function of the kernel of an operating software?
a). It provides a user interface that allows users to request a specific task.
b). The kernel links the hardware drivers with the underlying electronics of a computer.
c). It is an application that allows the initial configuration of a Cisco device.
d). The kernel provisions hardware resources to meet software requirements. - ANS ✔✔d). The kernel
provisions hardware resources to meet software requirements.
A network administrator needs to keep the user ID, password, and session contents private when
establishing remote CLI connectivity with a switch to manage it. Which access method should be
chosen?
a). Telnet
b). Console
c). AUX
d). SSH - ANS ✔✔d). SSH
Which procedure is used to access a Cisco 2960 switch when performing an initial configuration in a
secure environment?
a). Use Telnet to remotely access the switch through the network.
b). Use the console port to locally access the switch from a serial or USB interface of the PC.
c). Use Secure Shell to remotely access the switch through the network.
d). Use the AUX port to locally access the switch from a serial or USB interface of the PC. - ANS ✔✔b).
Use the console port to locally access the switch from a serial or USB interface of the PC.
Which command or key combination allows a user to return to the previous level in the command
hierarchy?
a). end
b). exit
c). Ctrl-Z
d). Ctrl-C - ANS ✔✔b). exit
A router has a valid operating system and a configuration file stored in NVRAM. The configuration file
contains an enable secret password but no console password. When the router boots up, which mode
will display?
a). global configuration mode
b). setup mode
c). privileged EXEC mode
d). user EXEC mode - ANS ✔✔d). user EXEC mode
, Which two functions are provided to users by the context-sensitive help feature of the Cisco IOS CLI?
(Choose two.)
a). providing an error message when a wrong command is submitted
b). displaying a list of all available commands within the current mode
c). allowing the user to complete the remainder of an abbreviated command with the TAB key
d). determining which option, keyword, or argument is available for the entered command
e). selecting the best command to accomplish a task - ANS ✔✔b). displaying a list of all available
commands within the current mode
d). determining which option, keyword, or argument is available for the entered command
Which information does the show startup-config command display?
a). the IOS image copied into RAM
b). the bootstrap program in the ROM
c). the contents of the current running configuration file in the RAM
d). the contents of the saved configuration file in the NVRAM - ANS ✔✔d). the contents of the saved
configuration file in the NVRAM
Why is it important to configure a hostname on a device?
a). a Cisco router or switch only begins to operate when its hostname is set
b). a hostname must be configured before any other parameters
c). to identify the device during remote access (SSH or telnet)
d). to allow local access to the device through the console port - ANS ✔✔c). to identify the device during
remote access (SSH or telnet)
Which two host names follow the guidelines for naming conventions on Cisco IOS devices? (Choose two.)
a). Branch2!
b). RM-3-Switch-2A4
c). Floor(15)
d). HO Floor 17
e). SwBranch799 - ANS ✔✔b). RM-3-Switch-2A4
e). SwBranch799
Explanation:
Some guidelines for naming conventions are that names should:
-Start with a letter
-Contain no spaces
-End with a letter or digit
-Use only letters, digits, and dashes
-Be less than 64 characters in length
How does the service password-encryption command enhance password security on Cisco routers and
switches?
PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
What is the function of the kernel of an operating software?
a). It provides a user interface that allows users to request a specific task.
b). The kernel links the hardware drivers with the underlying electronics of a computer.
c). It is an application that allows the initial configuration of a Cisco device.
d). The kernel provisions hardware resources to meet software requirements. - ANS ✔✔d). The kernel
provisions hardware resources to meet software requirements.
A network administrator needs to keep the user ID, password, and session contents private when
establishing remote CLI connectivity with a switch to manage it. Which access method should be
chosen?
a). Telnet
b). Console
c). AUX
d). SSH - ANS ✔✔d). SSH
Which procedure is used to access a Cisco 2960 switch when performing an initial configuration in a
secure environment?
a). Use Telnet to remotely access the switch through the network.
b). Use the console port to locally access the switch from a serial or USB interface of the PC.
c). Use Secure Shell to remotely access the switch through the network.
d). Use the AUX port to locally access the switch from a serial or USB interface of the PC. - ANS ✔✔b).
Use the console port to locally access the switch from a serial or USB interface of the PC.
Which command or key combination allows a user to return to the previous level in the command
hierarchy?
a). end
b). exit
c). Ctrl-Z
d). Ctrl-C - ANS ✔✔b). exit
A router has a valid operating system and a configuration file stored in NVRAM. The configuration file
contains an enable secret password but no console password. When the router boots up, which mode
will display?
a). global configuration mode
b). setup mode
c). privileged EXEC mode
d). user EXEC mode - ANS ✔✔d). user EXEC mode
, Which two functions are provided to users by the context-sensitive help feature of the Cisco IOS CLI?
(Choose two.)
a). providing an error message when a wrong command is submitted
b). displaying a list of all available commands within the current mode
c). allowing the user to complete the remainder of an abbreviated command with the TAB key
d). determining which option, keyword, or argument is available for the entered command
e). selecting the best command to accomplish a task - ANS ✔✔b). displaying a list of all available
commands within the current mode
d). determining which option, keyword, or argument is available for the entered command
Which information does the show startup-config command display?
a). the IOS image copied into RAM
b). the bootstrap program in the ROM
c). the contents of the current running configuration file in the RAM
d). the contents of the saved configuration file in the NVRAM - ANS ✔✔d). the contents of the saved
configuration file in the NVRAM
Why is it important to configure a hostname on a device?
a). a Cisco router or switch only begins to operate when its hostname is set
b). a hostname must be configured before any other parameters
c). to identify the device during remote access (SSH or telnet)
d). to allow local access to the device through the console port - ANS ✔✔c). to identify the device during
remote access (SSH or telnet)
Which two host names follow the guidelines for naming conventions on Cisco IOS devices? (Choose two.)
a). Branch2!
b). RM-3-Switch-2A4
c). Floor(15)
d). HO Floor 17
e). SwBranch799 - ANS ✔✔b). RM-3-Switch-2A4
e). SwBranch799
Explanation:
Some guidelines for naming conventions are that names should:
-Start with a letter
-Contain no spaces
-End with a letter or digit
-Use only letters, digits, and dashes
-Be less than 64 characters in length
How does the service password-encryption command enhance password security on Cisco routers and
switches?
