CCNA Ch.2 Exam

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

exit

-Displays the next screen -Scrolls backwards through previously entered commands -Provides context-sensitive help -Completes abbreviated commands and parameters -Aborts commands such as trace and ping

-Space bar -Up Arrow -? -Tab -Ctrl-Shift-6

What are two characteristics of RAM on a Cisco device? (Choose two.)

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

Refer to the exhibit. What three facts can be determined from the viewable output of the show ip interface brief command? (Choose three.)

-The switch can be remotely managed -One device is attached to a physical interface -The default SVI has been configured

Refer to the exhibit. A network technician is a testing connectivity in a new network. Based on the test results shown in the exhibit, which device does the technician have connectivity with and which device does the technician not have connectivity with? (Choose two.)

-connectivity: switch 2 -no connectivity: PC-C

Which two functions are provided to users by the context-sensitive help feature of the Cisco IOS CLI? (Choose two.)

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

-First mode -Second mode -Third mode -Final mode

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

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

to identify the device during remote access (SSH or telnet)

While trying to solve a network issue, a technician made multiple changes to the current router configuration file. The changes did not solve the problem and were not saved. What action can the technician take to discard the changes and work with the file in NVRAM?

Issue the reload command without saving the running configuration.

Which statement is true about the running configuration file in a Cisco IOS device

It affects the operation of the device immediately when modified

How does the service password-encryption command enhance password security on Cisco routers and switches?

It encrypts passwords that are stored in router or switch configuration files.

Which two host names follow the guidelines for naming conventions on Cisco IOS devices (Choose two.)

RM-3-Switch-2A4 SwBranch799

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?

SSH

A technician is adding a new PC to a LAN. After unpacking the components and making all the connections, the technician starts the PC. After the OS loads, the technician opens a browser, and verifies that the PC can reach the internet. Why was the PC able to connect to the network with no additional configuration?

The PC was preconfigured to use DHCP

What is the function of the kernel of an operating software?

The kernel provisions hardware resources to meet software requirements

Refer to the exhibit. A network administrator is configuring the MOTD on switch SW1. What is the purpose of this command?

To display a message when a user accesses the switch

Which procedure is used to access a Cisco 2960 switch when performing an initial configuration in a secure environment?

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

Which interface is the default SVI on a Cisco switch?

VLAN 1

What is a user trying to determine when issuing a ping 10.1.1.1 command on a PC?

if there is connectivity with the destination device

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

ipconfig

Why would a layer 2 switch need an IP address?

to enable the switch to be managed remotely

Which information does the show startup-config command display?

the contents of the saved configuration file in the NVRAM

Which interface allows remote management of a layer 2 switch

the switch virtual interface

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?

user EXEC mode