Networking Exam 2

A network administrator is configuring passwords for a Cisco switch. What two types of passwords are configured in the configuration mode that is shown below? (Choose two.) SwitchA(config-line)# password CiscoCla$$

- Console password - VTY password

Which two characters are allowed as part of the hostname of a Cisco device? (Choose two.)

- Underline - Numbers

A network administrator is planning an IOS upgrade on several of the head office routers and switches. Which three questions must be answered before continuing with the IOS selection and upgrade? (Choose three.)

- What models of routers and switches require upgrades - Do the routers and switches have enough RAM and flash memory for the proposed IOS versions - What features are required for the devices

What two requirements are needed for a host device to dynamically receive an IP address? (Choose two.)

- a DHCP server - a host that is configured for DHCP

http://puu.sh/b5sau/97f12ac4d8.png Refer to the exhibit. A switch was configured as shown. A ping to the default gateway was issued, but the ping was not successful. Other switches in the same network can ping this gateway. What is a possible reason for this?

- why

Cancels any command currently being entered and returns directly to privileged EXEC mode

Ctrl-C

Redisplays, on a new line, the command currently being typed

Ctrl-R

A ping command is issued on a router to test connectivity to another router. Which escape sequence should be used if the administrator wants to interrupt the ping before it ends?

Ctrl-Shift-6

Returns directly to the privileged EXEC mode

Ctrl-Z

What criterion must be followed in the design of an IPv4 addressing scheme for end devices?

Each IP address must be unique within the local network

Switch > enable Refer to the exhibit. An administrator who is working on the switch enters the enable command at the switch prompt. What password will the administrator be asked for and what CLI mode will be entered after authenticating?

Enable password to enter privileged executive mode

A new network administrator has been asked to enter a banner message on a Cisco device. What is the fastest way a network administrator could test whether the banner is properly configured?

Exit enable mode and press Enter

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

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

Which statement accurately describes the use of the console port of a Cisco switch?

It provides out-of-band access to manage the switch

What type of cable is used between a terminal and a console port?

Rollover

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

Completes abbreviated commands and parameters

Tab

A user calls to report that a PC cannot access the Internet. The network technician asks the user to issue the command ping 127.0.0.1 in a command prompt window. The user reports that the result is four positive replies. What conclusion can be drawn based on this connectivity test?

The NIC, drivers, and the TCP/IP implementation is functional

http://puu.sh/b5ulB/7a75436795.png Refer to the exhibit. A switch was configured as shown. A ping to the default gateway was issued, but the ping was not successful. Other switches in the same network can ping this gateway. What is a possible reason for this?

The no shutdown command was not issued for VLAN 1

A technician configured a switch with console, enable secret, and VTY passwords. The service password-encryption command was then used to encrypt all unencrypted passwords. What happens if the technician issues the no service password-encryption command?

The passwords will still be encrypted

http://puu.sh/b5vcM/f1e5217c97.png 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

Why would a Layer 2 switch need an IP address?

To enable the switch to be managed remotely

Scrolls backwards through previously entered commands

Up

A router has a valid operating system and a configuration stored in NVRAM. When the router boots up, which mode will display?

User EXEC mode

The IOS is stored in ____ memory in a Cisco switch or router

flash