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151.

Which of the following is true when describing an anycast address?

A. Packets addressed to a unicast address are delivered to a single interface.
B. Packets are delivered to all interfaces identified by the address. This is also called one-to-many addresses.
C. This address identifies multiple interfaces and the anycast packet is only delivered to one address. This address can also be called one-to-one-of-many.
D. These addresses are meant for nonrouting purposes, but they are almost globally unique so it is unlikely they will have an address overlap.
Answer» D. These addresses are meant for nonrouting purposes, but they are almost globally unique so it is unlikely they will have an address overlap.
152.

You want to ping the loopback address of your local host(with IPv6). What will you type?

A. <i class="networking-code">ping 127.0.0.1</i>
B. <i class="networking-code">ping 0.0.0.0</i>
C. <i class="networking-code">ping ::1</i>
D. <i class="networking-code">trace 0.0.::1</i>
Answer» D. <i class="networking-code">trace 0.0.::1</i>
153.

Which statement(s) about IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are true?

  1. An IPv6 address is 32 bits long, represented in hexidecimal.
  2. An IPv6 address is 128 bits long, represented in decimal.
  3. An IPv4 address is 32 bits long, represented in decimal.
  4. An IPv6 address is 128 bits long, represented in hexidecimal.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4
Answer» D. 2 and 4
154.

What PPP protocol provides dynamic addressing, authentication, and multilink?

A. NCP
B. HDLC
C. LCP
D. X.25
Answer» D. X.25
155.

Which of the following would be good reasons to run NAT?

  1. You need to connect to the Internet and your hosts don't have globally unique IP addresses.
  2. You change to a new ISP that requires you to renumber your network.
  3. You don't want any hosts connecting to the Internet.
  4. You require two intranets with duplicate addresses to merge.

A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2 and 4
C. 3 only
D. All of the above
Answer» B. 2 and 4
156.

What is route poisoning?

A. It sends back the protocol received from a router as a poison pill, which stops the regular updates.
B. It is information received from a router that can't be sent back to the originating router.
C. It prevents regular update messages from reinstating a route that has just come up.
D. It describes when a router sets the metric for a downed link to infinity.
Answer» E.
157.

If routers in a single area are configured with the same priority value, what value does a router use for the OSPF Router ID in the absence of a loopback interface?

A. The lowest IP address of any physical interface
B. The highest IP address of any physical interface
C. The lowest IP address of any logical interface
D. The highest IP address of any logical interface
Answer» C. The lowest IP address of any logical interface
158.

Which of the following are benefits of VLANs?

  1. They increase the size of collision domains.
  2. They allow logical grouping of users by function.
  3. They can enhance network security.
  4. They increase the size of broadcast domains while decreasing the number of collision domains.
  5. They simplify switch administration.
  6. They increase the number of broadcast domains while decreasing the size of the broadcast domains.

A. 1 and 5
B. 2 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 5
D. 2, 3 and 6
Answer» E.
159.

If you wanted administrators to see a message when logging into the router, which command would you use?

A. <i class="networking-code">message banner motd</i>
B. <i class="networking-code">banner message motd</i>
C. <i class="networking-code">banner motd</i>
D. <i class="networking-code">message motd</i>
Answer» D. <i class="networking-code">message motd</i>
160.

What is the maximum data rate for the 802.11a standard?

A. 6Mbps
B. 11Mbps
C. 22Mbps
D. 54Mbps
Answer» E.
161.

How many non-overlapping channels are available with 802.11b?

A. 3
B. 12
C. 23
D. 40
Answer» B. 12
162.

You copy a configuration from a network host to a router's RAM. The configuration looks correct, yet it is not working at all. What could the problem be?

A. You copied the wrong configuration into RAM.
B. You copied the configuration into flash memory instead.
C. The copy did not override the shutdown command in running-config.
D. The IOS became corrupted after the copy command was initiated.
Answer» D. The IOS became corrupted after the copy command was initiated.
163.

Which type of OSPF network will elect a backup designated router?

  1. Broadcast multi-access
  2. Non-broadcast multi-access
  3. Point-to-point
  4. Broadcast multipoint

A. 1 and 2
B. 3 and 4
C. 3 only
D. None of the above
Answer» B. 3 and 4
164.

Which of the following modes are valid when a switch port is used as a VLAN trunk?

  1. Blocking
  2. Dynamic auto
  3. Dynamic desirable
  4. Nonegotiate
  5. Access
  6. Learning

A. 1, 2 and 6
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 4, 5 and 6
D. 2, 4, and 5
Answer» C. 4, 5 and 6
165.

If you wanted to deny all Telnet connections to only network 192.168.10.0, which command could you use?

A. <i class="networking-code">access-list 100 deny tcp 192.168.10.0 255.255.255.0 eq telnet </i>
B. <i class="networking-code">access-list 100 deny tcp 192.168.10.0 0.255.255.255 eq telnet</i>
C. <i class="networking-code">access-list 100 deny tcp any 192.168.10.0 0.0.0.255 eq 23</i>
D. <i class="networking-code">access-list 100 deny 192.168.10.0 0.0.0.255 any eq 23</i>
Answer» D. <i class="networking-code">access-list 100 deny 192.168.10.0 0.0.0.255 any eq 23</i>
166.

What command is used to stop RIP routing updates from exiting out an interface but still allow the interface to receive RIP route updates?

A. <i class="networking-code">Router(config-if)# no routing</i>
B. <i class="networking-code">Router(config-if)# passive-interface</i>
C. <i class="networking-code">Router(config-router)# passive-interface s0</i>
D. <i class="networking-code">Router(config-router)# no routing updates</i>
Answer» D. <i class="networking-code">Router(config-router)# no routing updates</i>
167.

Which is true regarding EIGRP successor routes?

  1. A successor route is used by EIGRP to forward traffic to a destination.
  2. Successor routes are saved in the topology table to be used if the primary route fails.
  3. Successor routes are flagged as "active" in the routing table.
  4. A successor route may be backed up by a feasible successor route.
  5. Successor routes are stored in the neighbor table following the discovery process.

A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 3, 4 and 5
Answer» D. 3, 4 and 5
168.

Which of the following are disadvantages of using NAT?

  1. Translation introduces switching path delays.
  2. Conserves legally registered addresses.
  3. Causes loss of end-to-end IP traceability.
  4. Increases flexibility when connecting to the Internet.
  5. Certain applications will not function with NAT enabled.
  6. Reduces address overlap occurrence.

A. 1, 3 and 5
B. 3 and 4
C. 2, 4 and 5
D. 1 and 3
Answer» B. 3 and 4
169.

What is the maximum data rate for the 802.11b standard?

A. 6Mbps
B. 11Mbps
C. 22Mbps
D. 54Mbps
Answer» C. 22Mbps
170.

You are connecting your access point and it is set to root. What does Extended Service Set ID mean?

A. That you have more than one access point and they are in the same SSID connected by a distribution system.
B. That you have more than one access point and they are in separate SSIDs connected by a distribution system.
C. That you have multiple access points, but they are placed physically in different buildings.
D. That you have multiple access points, but one is a repeater access point.
Answer» B. That you have more than one access point and they are in separate SSIDs connected by a distribution system.
171.

Which are considered the methods of NAT?

  1. Static
  2. IP NAT pool
  3. Dynamic
  4. NAT double-translation
  5. Overload

A. 1 and 6
B. 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 5
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
172.

Which command will create a dynamic pool named Todd that will provide you with 30 global addresses?

A. <i class="networking-code">ip nat pool Todd 171.16.10.65 171.16.10.94 net 255.255.255.240</i>
B. <i class="networking-code">ip nat pool Todd 171.16.10.65 171.16.10.94 net 255.255.255.224</i>
C. <i class="networking-code">ip nat pool todd 171.16.10.65 171.16.10.94 net 255.255.255.224</i>
D. <i class="networking-code">ip nat pool Todd 171.16.10.1 171.16.10.254 net 255.255.255.0</i>
Answer» C. <i class="networking-code">ip nat pool todd 171.16.10.65 171.16.10.94 net 255.255.255.224</i>
173.

What keystroke will terminate setup mode?

A. <i class="networking-code">Ctrl+Z</i>
B. <i class="networking-code">Ctrl+^</i>
C. <i class="networking-code">Ctrl+C</i>
D. <i class="networking-code">Ctrl+Shift+^</i>
Answer» D. <i class="networking-code">Ctrl+Shift+^</i>
174.

Which command will show you the summary of the NAT configuration?

A. <i class="networking-code">show ip nat translations</i>
B. <i class="networking-code">show ip nat statistics</i>
C. <i class="networking-code">debug ip nat</i>
D. <i class="networking-code">clear ip nat translations *</i>
Answer» C. <i class="networking-code">debug ip nat</i>
175.

Which of the following is considered to be the destination host before translation?

A. Inside local
B. Outside local
C. Inside global
D. Outside global
Answer» C. Inside global
176.

Which of the following is considered to be the address before translation?

A. Inside local
B. Outside local
C. Inside global
D. Outside global
Answer» B. Outside local
177.

What is the maximum data rate for the 802.11g standard?

A. 6Mbps
B. 11Mbps
C. 22Mbps
D. 54Mbps
Answer» E.
178.

What is the maximum distance with maximum data rate for 802.11b?

A. About 65-75 feet
B. About 90-100 feet
C. About 150 feet
D. Over 200 feet
Answer» D. Over 200 feet
179.

Which of the following are layers in the TCP/IP model?

  1. Application
  2. Session
  3. Transport
  4. Internet
  5. Data Link
  6. Physical

A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. 2, 3 and 5
D. 3, 4 and 5
Answer» C. 2, 3 and 5
180.

Which of the following protocols uses both TCP and UDP?

A. FTP
B. SMTP
C. Telnet
D. DNS
Answer» E.
181.

A switch has been configured for three different VLANs: VLAN2, VLAN3, and VLAN4. A router has been added to provide communication between the VLANs. What type of interface is necessary on the router if only one connection is to be made between the router and the switch?

A. 10Mbps Ethernet
B. 56Kbps Serial
C. 100Mbps Ethernet
D. 1Gbps Ethernet
Answer» D. 1Gbps Ethernet
182.

Which of the following are advantages of using NAT?

  1. Translation introduces switching path delays.
  2. Conserves legally registered addresses.
  3. Causes loss of end-to-end IP traceability.
  4. Increases flexibility when connecting to the Internet.
  5. Certain applications will not function with NAT enabled.
  6. Reduces address overlap occurrence.

A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 3, 5 and 6
C. 5 and 6
D. 2, 4 and 6
Answer» E.
183.

Which command will clear all the translations active on your router?

A. <i class="networking-code">show ip nat translations</i>
B. <i class="networking-code">show ip nat statistics</i>
C. <i class="networking-code">debug ip nat</i>
D. <i class="networking-code">clear ip nat translations *</i>
Answer» E.
184.

How many non-overlapping channels are available with 802.11g?

A. 3
B. 12
C. 23
D. 40
Answer» B. 12
185.

What are the distinct functions of layer 2 switching that increase available bandwidth on the network?

  1. Address learning
  2. Routing
  3. Forwarding and filtering
  4. Creating network loops
  5. Loop avoidance
  6. IP addressing

A. 1, 3 and 5
B. 2, 4 and 6
C. 2 and 6
D. 3 and 5
Answer» B. 2, 4 and 6
186.

You want to create a standard access list that denies the subnet of the following host: 172.16.198.94/19. Which of the following would you start your list with?

A. <i class="networking-code">access-list 10 deny 172.16.192.0 0.0.31.255</i>
B. <i class="networking-code">access-list 10 deny 172.16.0.0 0.0.255.255</i>
C. <i class="networking-code">access-list 10 deny 172.16.172.0 0.0.31.255</i>
D. <i class="networking-code">access-list 10 deny 172.16.188.0 0.0.15.255</i>
Answer» B. <i class="networking-code">access-list 10 deny 172.16.0.0 0.0.255.255</i>
187.

How many non-overlapping channels are available with 802.11h?

A. 3
B. 12
C. 23
D. 40
Answer» D. 40
188.

Which of the following commands will configure all the default VTY ports on a router?

A. <i class="networking-code">Router#line vty 0 4</i>
B. <i class="networking-code">Router(config)#line vty 0 4</i>
C. <i class="networking-code">Router(config-if)#line console 0</i>
D. <i class="networking-code">Router(config)#line vty all</i>
Answer» C. <i class="networking-code">Router(config-if)#line console 0</i>
189.

Cisco's Unified Wireless Solution provides a mesh solution. What devices do you absolutely need to purchase to run a Cisco solution?

  1. WCS
  2. Controller
  3. Access point
  4. Bridge

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 4 only
Answer» C. 1 and 4 only
190.

What is the frequency range of the IEEE 802.11g standard?

A. 2.4Gbps
B. 5Gbps
C. 2.4GHz
D. 5GHz
Answer» D. 5GHz
191.

What is the maximum distance running the lowest data rate for 802.11g?

A. About 100 feet
B. About 175 feet
C. About 300 feet
D. About 350 feet
Answer» D. About 350 feet
192.

What is the maximum distance with maximum data rate for 802.11g?

A. About 65-75 feet
B. About 90-100 feet
C. About 150 feet
D. Over 200 feet
Answer» C. About 150 feet
193.

What is the maximum distance running the lowest data rate for 802.11a?

A. About 100 feet
B. About 175 feet
C. About 300 feet
D. About 350 feet
Answer» C. About 300 feet
194.

How many non-overlapping channels are available with 802.11a?

A. 3
B. 12
C. 23
D. 40
Answer» C. 23
195.

In Cisco's Unified Wireless Solution, what is the split-MAC architecture?

A. The split-MAC architecture uses MAC addresses to create a forward/filter table and break up collision domains.
B. The split-MAC architecture allows the splitting of 802.11 protocol packets between the AP and the controller to allow processing by both devices.
C. The split-MAC architecture uses MAC addresses on the wireless network and IP addresses on the wired network.
D. The split-MAC architecture uses MAC addresses to create a forward/filter table and break up broadcast domains.
Answer» C. The split-MAC architecture uses MAC addresses on the wireless network and IP addresses on the wired network.
196.

Which of the following is a layer 2 protocol used to maintain a loop-free network?

A. VTP
B. STP
C. RIP
D. CDP
Answer» C. RIP
197.

What does a VLAN do?

A. Acts as the fastest port to all servers.
B. Provides multiple collision domains on one switch port.
C. Breaks up broadcast domains in a layer 2 switch internetwork.
D. Provides multiple broadcast domains within a single collision domain.
Answer» D. Provides multiple broadcast domains within a single collision domain.
198.

What is the main reason the OSI model was created?

A. To create a layered model larger than the DoD model.
B. So application developers can change only one layer's protocols at a time.
C. So different networks could communicate.
D. So Cisco could use the model.
Answer» D. So Cisco could use the model.
199.

How often are BPDUs sent from a layer 2 device?

A. Never
B. Every 2 seconds
C. Every 10 minutes
D. Every 30 seconds
Answer» C. Every 10 minutes
200.

How many broadcast domains are created when you segment a network with a 12-port switch?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 5
D. 12
Answer» B. 2