networking chapter 1 and 2

Which statement describes the use of powerline networking technology?

A device connects to an existing home LAN using an adapter and an existing electrical outlet.

Which statement describes a characteristic of cloud computing?

Applications can be accessed over the Internet by individual users or businesses using any device, anywhere in the world.

The acronym ____refers to the policy that allows employees to use their personal devices in the business office to access the network and other resources

BYOD

Which networking trend involves the use of personal tools and devices for accessing resources on a business or campus network?

BYOD

Which two connection options provide an always-on, high-bandwidth Internet connection to computers in a home office? (Choose two.)

DSL Cable

Which two statements describe intermediary devices? (Choose two.)

Intermediary devices connect individual hosts to the network. Intermediary devices direct the path of the data.

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.

What is the Internet?

It provides connections through interconnected global networks.

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

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

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

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

SwBranch799 RM-3-Switch-2A4

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

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

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

The kernel provisions hardware resources to meet software requirements.

What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.)

They are the interface between humans and the communication network. They originate the data that flows through the network.

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

Which expression accurately defines the term bandwidth?

a measure of the data carrying capacity of the media

Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetworks?

a router

Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building?

cable satellite

What security violation would cause the most amount of damage to the life of a home user?

capturing of personal data that leads to identity theft

Which term describes the state of a network when the demand on the network resources exceeds the available capacity?

congestion

A_______ network is capable of delivering voice, video, text, and graphics over the same communication channels.

converged

A network administrator is implementing a policy that requires strong, complex passwords. Which data protection goal does this policy support?

data confidentiality

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

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

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

exit

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

A user is implementing security on a small office network. Which two actions would provide the minimum security requirements for this network? (Choose two.)

installing antivirus software implementing a firewall

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

ipconfig

What is a characteristic of a converged network?

it delivers data, voice, and video over the same network infrastructure

A company is contemplating whether to use a client/server or a peer-to-peer network. What are three characteristics of a peer-to-peer network? (Choose three.)

less cost to implement lacks centralized administration easy to create

Refer to the exhibit. A network technician is 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.)

no connectivity: PC-c connectivity: switch 2

Which information does the show startup-config command display?

the contents of the saved configuration file in the NVRAM

What two criteria are used to help select a network medium from various network media? (Choose two.)

the environment where the selected medium is to be installed the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal

What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?

the internet

An employee at a branch office is creating a quote for a customer. In order to do this, the employee needs to access confidential pricing information from internal servers at the Head Office. What type of network would the employee access?

the intranet

Which interface allows remote management of a Layer 2 switch?

the switch virtual interface

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

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

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

A router with a valid operating system contains a configuration file stored in NVRAM. The configuration file has an enable secret password but no console password. When the router boots up, which mode will display?

user EXEC mode

What type of network traffic requires QoS?

video conferencing

Which area of the network would a college IT staff most likely have to redesign as a direct result of many students bringing their own tablets and smartphones to school to access school resources?

wireless LAN