Chapter 1 Quiz

What address and prefix length is used when configuring an IPv6 default static route?

::/0

What is a gateway of last resort?

the IP address of another router

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

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 console password

What code is used in the routing table to identify routes learned through EIGRP?

D

What is the purpose of a routing protocol?

It allows a router to share information about known networks with other routers.

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?

administrative distance

Which two statements correctly describe the components of a router? (Choose two.) a, RAM permanently stores the configuration file used during the boot sequence. b, ROM contains diagnostics executed on hardware modules. c, NVRAM stores a backup copy of the IOS used during the boot sequence. d, Flash memory does not lose its contents during a reboot. e, ROM contains the most current and most complete version of the IOS. f, Flash contains boot system commands to identify the location of the IOS.

b, ROM contains diagnostics executed on hardware modules. d, Flash memory does not lose its contents during a reboot.

Which two statements describe static routes? (Choose two.) a,They are created in interface configuration mode. b, They require manual reconfiguration to accommodate network changes. c, They automatically become the default gateway of the router. d, They are identified in the routing table with the prefix S. e, They are automatically updated whenever an interface is reconfigured or shutdown.

b, They require manual reconfiguration to accommodate network changes. d, They are identified in the routing table with the prefix S.

During the process of encapsulation, how does the PC determine if the packet is destined for a host on a remote network?

by performing the AND operation on the destination IP address and its own subnet mask

Which two statements describe characteristics of load balancing? (Choose two.) a, Load balancing occurs when a router sends the same packet to different destination networks. b,Load balancing occurs when the same number of packets are sent over static and dynamic routes. c, Load balancing allows a router to forward packets over multiple paths to the same destination network. d, Unequal cost load balancing is supported by EIGRP. e, If multiple paths with different metrics to a destinations exist, the router cannot support load balancing.

c, Load balancing allows a router to forward packets over multiple paths to the same destination network. d, Unequal cost load balancing is supported by EIGRP.

Which feature on a Cisco router permits the forwarding of traffic for which there is no specific route?

getaway of last resort

Why are routers needed in networking?

to forward network traffic to remote networks