CISCO Chapter 2 test review

control, R, L, I

redisplays system prompt and command line after console message is received

what is the purpose of the message of the day banner command?

so someone does not break into the device

where is the IOS stored on a router and switch?

stored on a flash memory

what interface allows remote management of a layer 2 switch?

switch virtual interface

what is DHCP? what is the benefit of DHCP?

technology used in almost every network

when do configuration changes take affect affect in the cisco IOS device? (choose two)

the configuration that is actively running on the device is stored in RAM. the contents of RAM are lost during a power cycle.

what 3 facts can be determined from the viewable output of the show IP interface brief command?

the default SVI has been configured. the switch can be remotely managed one device is attatched to a physical interface

be able to troubleshoot an unsuccessful ping based on configuration commands issued on a switch

the no shutdown command was not issued for VLAN 1

How do you access a Cisco 2960 switch for the first time for initial configuration?

use the console port to locally access the switch from a serial or USB interface of the PC

up arrow control P

recalls command in history buffer

control-shift-6

all purpose breaks sequence. use abort to DNS look ups, trace routes, pings.

why would a layer 2 switch need an IP address?

assigned to the SVI is used to remotely access the switch

list the hostname guidelines for naming conventions on cisco IOS devices.

RM-3-switch-2A4, Sw Branch 799

if you make changes to the configuration of a cisco device and you do not want to save those changes, what command should issue to discard those changes?

Switch# reload

which interface is the default SVI on a cisco switch?

VLAN 1

control W

erases the word to the left of cursor

when the router boots up, if it has a valid operating system, a configuration file stored in NVRAM, an enable secret password, and no console password, which mode will display?

boots into user EXEC mode and require password to enter privileged exec mode

tab

completes a partial name entry

what does the show startup-config command display?

contents of saved configuration file in the NVRAM

what 2 functions are provided to users by the context- sensitive help feature of the cisco IOS CLI?

displaying a list of all available commands within the current mode determining which option, keyword, or argument is available for the entered command

Enter

displays the next line

Space Bar

displays the next section

what does the service password-encryption command on cisco routers and switches do?

encrypts passwords that are stored router or switch configuration files

which command or key combination allows a user to return to the previous level in the command hierarchy

end, control Z out of privileged EXEC. Control C will stop something in progress. exit takes you to whatever level you were at before

Any key

ends display string, returning to privileged EXEC mode

backspace

erase characters

control U or X

erases all characters from cursor back to the beginning of the command line

escape D

erases all characters from cursor to end of word

control K

erases all characters from cursors to end of command line

control D

erases character at the cursor

why is it important to configure a hostname on a device?

identify the device during remote access (SSH or telnet)

what command can be used on a windows PC to see the IP configuration of that computer?

ipconfig

When establishing remote CLI connectivity with a switch to manage it, which access method should be chosen to keep its contents private?

it is outside if it is SSH, when inside is a console cable

what is the kernel of operating software and what is its function?

kernel manages resources on hardware to meet software requirements

control c

meant to copy and aborts commands such as ping

left arrow and control B

moves character to left

right arrow control F

moves cursor 1 character to the right

escape B

moves cursor back one word to the left

escape F

moves cursor forward on word to right

control A

moves cursor to beginning of line

control E

moves to end of command line

what are characteristics of flash memory?

non volatile if you lose power it still has a copy its memory

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provides context sensitive help

in what order will the administrator travel through the IOS modes of operation in order to reach the mode in which the configuration commands will be entered?

user EXEC mode privileged EXEC mode global configuration mode line configuration mode

how does a user determine that there is connectivity with another device?

using the ping command

control Z

when in any configuration ends the configuration mode and returns to privileged EXEC mode