TestOut Unit 6 - Switch Management
6.7.3 You manage a network with a single switch. On each switch port, a hub connects multiple devices to the switch. Which condition are you most likely to experience on the network?
Collisions
6.6.10 You have three switches configured as shown in the Exhibit. How can you guarantee that switch C becomes the root bridge?
Configure switch C with a lower priority value
6.2.5 What does the ip address DHCP command all you to do?
Configures the switch to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server
6.2.5 Which command would you use on a switch to enable management from a remote network?
IP default-gateway 192.168.10.185
6.1.4 Match each switch management method on left with its corresponding characteristics on the right. Each method may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
In-Band Management -Competes with normal network traffic for bandwidth. -Must be encrypted to protect communications from sniffing. -Affected by network outages. Out-of-band management -Uses a dedicated communication channel. -Does not compete with normal network traffic for bandwidth.
6.7.3 You manage a local area network with several switches. A new employee has started today, so you connect her workstation to a switch port. After connecting the workstation, you find that the workstation cannot get an IP address from the DHCP server. You check the link and status lights and see that the connection is working properly. A ping to the loopback address on the workstation succeeds. No other computers seem to have the problem. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the problem?
Incorrect VLAN assignment
6.3.8 You need to disable the FastEthernet 0/0 interface on a switch Drag the command on the left to the approbate configuration step on the right to accomplish this. Not all of the commands may be required
Enter global configuration mode conf t Enter interface configuration mode int fa0/0 Disable the interface shutdown Verify the interface is disabled show ip interface brief
6.6.10 A switch running STP is in the listening state. A message destined for a different network segment arrives at the switch. Which of the following best describes what the switch will do?
It does not record the address or segment information. It does not forward the message
6.6.10 A switch running STP is in a learning state. A message destined for a different network segment arrives at the switch. Which of the following best describes what the switch will do?
It uses the source MAC address and network segment information to build its bridge database, but does not forward the message
6.1.4 Match each type of switch on the left with its corresponding characteristics on the right. Each switch type may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
Managed Switch -Provide port security features. -Support VLANs. -Can be configured over a network connection. -Can be configured over a dedicated communication channel. Unmanaged switch -Commonly sold at retail stores. -Provide very few configuration options.
6.6.10 You need to configure spanning tree on a Cisco switch. You'd like to use a protocol that confirms to the 802.1w standards. Which protocol should you use?
Rapid PVST+
6.3.8 A switch receives a frame addressed to the MAC address FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF. What will the switch do with the frame?
Send it out all ports except for the port it was received on
6.5.9 Which of the following statements accurately describes a VLAN ID?
Switches append a VLAN ID to the header of each frame to identify the virtual network it belongs to
6.6.10 What problem does the Spanning Tree protocol prevent?
Switching loops from developing when redundant paths are implemented between switches.
6.7.3 Select the statement that best describes a broadcast storm.
A broadcast storm occurs when there are so many broadcast messages on the network that they approach or exceed the network bandwidth.
6.4.7 Which of the following statements describe how VLANs affect broadcast traffic within an internetwork?
-Devices on the same VLAN have the same subnet address -Broadcast traffic is transmitted only within a VLAN
6.4.7 Which of the following are reasons to configure VLAN's on a switch as opposed to using switches without VLANs?
-Increased Security -Increased Number of broadcast domains
6.4.7 Which of the following are true using multiple VLANS on a single switch?
-The number of broadcast domains increases -The number of collision domains remain the same
6.7.3 The network board in a workstation is currently configured as follows: Network speed = Auto Duplexing = Auto The workstation is experiencing poor network performance, and you suspect that the network board is not correctly detecting the network speed and duplex settings. Upon investigation, you find that it is running at 10 Mbps half-duplex. You know that your network switch is capable of much faster throughput. To fix this issue, you decide to manually configure these settings on the workstation. Before you do so, you need to verify the configuration of the switch port that the workstation is connected to. Given that it is a Cisco switch, which commands can be used on the switch to show a list of all switch ports and their current settings? (Select two.)
-show interface -show running-config interface
6.5.9 You have two switches connected together as shown in the following diagram. How many broadcast domains are there in the network?
2
6.6.10 A switch running STP is a backup bridge. What state is it in?
Blocking
6.6.10 You have just connected four switches as shown in the Exhibit. Assuming the default switch configuration, which switch will become the root bridge?
B
6.6.10 You have two switches connected as shown in the Exhibit. You would like to configure rapid spanning tree on switch A. On which ports would you use portfast command?
Fa0/1 and Fa0/2
6.5.9 Computers A and B are on the same VLAN and are separated by two switches, as shown in the exhibit. Computer A sends a frame to Computer B. Which of the following best describes the composition of the frame as it travels from A to B?
Computer A sends a normal frame. The first switch appends a VLAN ID to the frame. The second switch removes the VLAN ID before forwarding it to Computer B
6.6.10 You have just connected four switches as shown in the Exhibit. Assuming the default switch configuration, how can your force Switch C to become a root bridge?
Configure a priority number of 4096 for switch C
6.6.10 Match the Etherchannel protocol on the left with its characteristics on the right.
Desirable mode places the port in a negotiating state. Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) Based on the 802.3ad standard link Aggregation control protocol(LACP) Passive mode places the port into a passive negotiation state. link aggregation control protocol (LACP) Auto mode places the port into a passive negotiating state. Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) Active more places the port in a negotiating state. link Aggregation control protocol(LACP)
6.4.7 Which of the following best describes the concept of VLAN?
Devices on the same network logically grouped as if they were on separate networks.
6.7.3 A user reports that network access from her workstation is very slow. The problem does not seem to be affecting any other users. Which of the following conditions is the most likely cause?
Duplex mismatch
6.7.3 You manage a network with multiple switches. You find that your switches are experiencing heavy broadcast storms. Which of the following will help reduce the effects of a broadcast storm?
Enable spanning tree on the switches
6.3.8 The FastEthernet 0/0 interface on a s witch is currently disable. You need to enable it so a workstation can be connected to it. Drag the command on the left to the approbate configuration step on the right to accomplish this. Not all of the commands may be required
Enter global configuration mode conf t Enter interface configuration mode int fa0/0 Enable the interface no shut Verify the interface is disabled show interface status
6.3.8 You need to configure the FastEthernet 0/1 interface on a switch to automatically detect the appropriate link speed and duplex setting by negotiating with the device connected to the other end of the link. Drag the command on the left to the approbate configuration step on the right to accomplish this. Not all of the commands may be required
Enter global configuration mode conf t Enter interface configuration mode int fa0/1 Set speed of the interface speed auto Set the duplex setting for the interface duplex auto
6.2.5 You are configuring a switch so that you can manage it via PuTTY from the same network segment as the switch. On the switch, you enter the following commands. Switch# config terminal switch(config)#interface Evian 1 switch(config-if)#ip- address 192.168.1.10 225.225.225.0 will this configuration work?
No, the no shutdown command needs to be entered
6.6.10 Which statements accurately describes port states of both bridges and switches?
Ports in a blocked state still receive BPDUs In the learning state the MAC address table can be populated, but frames not forwarded.
6.6.10 Which of the following are advantages of using the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) in network segmented bridges?
Prevents message loops from forming Identifies the optimal path between network devices. Lets you provide redundancy by using more then one connection between devices, making your network more reliable.
6.6.10 Which of the following features dynamically places switch ports in blocking or forwarding states?
Spanning tree
6.6.10 You manage a network that uses multiple switches. You want to provide muliple paths between switches so that if one link goes down, an alternate path is available. Which feature should your switch support?
Spanning tree
6.4.7 Which of the following connectivity hardware is used to create a VLAN? Router Hub Bridge Switch
Switch
6.4.7 You can create a virtual LAN using which of the following? Gateway Router Switch Hub
Switch
While viewing the status of the interfaces on a Cisco switch, you see an abnormally large number of oversized Ethernet frames being received on one interface. This interface is connected to a workstation located on the second floor. What could cause this to happen?
The workstation's network board is jabbering.
6.5.9 When configuring VLANs on a switch, what type of switch ports are members of all VLANs defined on the switch?
Trunk ports
6.5.9 You manage a network with two switches. The switches are connected together through their Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports. You define VLAN 1 and VLAN 2 on each switch. A device on the first switch in VLAN 1 needs to communicate with a device on the second switch in VLAN 1. What should you configure to allow communication between these two devices through the switches?
Trunking
6.5.9 You manage a single subnet with three switches. The switches are connected to provide redundant paths between the switches. Which feature allows the switches to pass VLAN traffic between the switches?
Trunking
6.4.7 You run a small network for your business that has a single router connected to the internet and a single switch. You keep sensitive documents on a computer that you would like to keep isolated from other computers on the network. Other hosts on the network should not be able to communicate with this computer through the switch, but you still need to access the network through the computer. Which of the following should you use in this situation? Port security VPN Spanning tree VLAN
VLAN
6.4.7 Your company is a small start-up that has leased office space in a building shared by other businesses. All businesses share a common network infrastructure. A single switch connects all devices in the building to the router that provides internet access. You would like to make sure that your computers are isolated from computers used by other companies. Which feature should you request to have implemented? Port security Spanning tree VLAN VPN
VLAN
6.7.3 You run a small network for your business that has a single router connected to the internet and a single switch. You keep sensitive documents on a computer that you would like to keep isolated from other computers on the network. Other hosts on the network should not be able to communicate with this computer through the switch, but you still need to access the network through the computer. What should you use for this situation?
VLAN
6.4.7 You manage a network that uses a single switch. All ports within your building connect through the single switch. In the lobby of your building are three RJ45 ports connected to the switch. You want to allow visitors to plug into these ports to gain internet access, but they should not have access to any other devices on your private network. Employees connected throughout the rest of your building should have both private and internet access. Which feature should you implement? VLANs Port authentication DMZ NAT
VLANs
6.4.7 You need to keep users in all other departments from accessing the servers used by the finance department. Which of the following technologies should you use to logically isolate the network? Subnetting VLANs NIC teaming MAC filtering
VLANs
6.7.3 You manage a network that uses a single switch. All ports within your building connect through the single switch.In the lobby of your building are three RJ45 ports connected to the switch. You want to allow visitors to plug into these ports to gain internet access, but they should not have access to any other devices on your private network. Employees connected throughout the rest of your building should have both private and internet access. Which feature should you implement?
VLANs
6.4.7 You want to reduce collisions by creating separate collision domains and virtual LANs. Which of the following devices should you choose?
switch
6.1.4 Match the Cisco device password type on the left with its functions on the right.
VTY -Controls the ability to log on though a LAN or WAN interface configured on the device. SDM -Controls the ability to connect to the device using a web browser using HTTPS Console -Controls the ability to connect to the device using a direct connection
6.5.9 Which of the following benefits apply only to creating VLANs with switches and not to segmenting the network with regular switches?
You can create multiple broadcast domains
6.4.7 When configuring VLANs on a switch, what is used to identify VLAN membership of a device?
switch port
6.6.10 Switches running the STP are in the process of exchanging BPDUs and defining their roles. In what state are the switches?
listening
6.4.7 You manage a network with two switches. The switches are connected together through their Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports. You define VLAN 1 and VLAN 2 on each switch. A device on the first switch in VLAN 1 needs to communicate with a device on the second switch also in VLAN 1. What should you configure to allow communication between these two devices through the switches?
routing
