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What command will prevent all unencrypted passwords from displaying in plain text in a configuration file?

(config)# service password-encryption

Which statement describes a feature of an IOS host name configuration?

It does not allow spaces.

An administrator has just changed the IP address of an interface on an IOS device. What else must be done in order to apply those changes to the device?

Nothing must be done. Changes to the configuration on an IOS device take effect as soon as the command is typed correctly and the Enter key has been pressed.

Which device acts as a gateway to allow hosts to send traffic to remote IP networks?

local router

A ______address is defined as a reserved address that routes packets back to the host.

loopback

What will a network administrator use to modify a configuration on a Cisco router?

IOS

A technician configures a switch with these commands: SwitchA(config)# interface vlan 1 SwitchA(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 SwitchA(config-if)# no shutdown What is the technician configuring?

SVI

To save time, IOS commands may be partially entered and then completed by typing which key or key combination?

Tab

Open the PT Activity. Perform the tasks in the activity instructions and then answer the question. How does PC0 obtain its IP address?

The address was obtained from a DHCP server

Which two statements are true regarding the user EXEC mode?

This is the default mode on an unconfigured router when first powered up. Only some aspects of the router configuration can be viewed.

A network administrator has forgotten the argument of an IOS command. How would the administrator get help from the IOS CLI to complete the command correctly?

Type the command and then press the ? key.

Refer to the exhibit. Fill in the blank. Do not use abbreviations. What command does a technician issue on a switch to display the exhibited output?

show ip interface brief

What is encrypted with the enable secret command?

the privileged executive mode password

Why would a network administrator use the CLI of the Cisco IOS?

to add a password to a Cisco network device

Why would a technician enter the command copy startup-config running-config?

to copy an existing configuration into RAM