Explore topic-wise MCQs in Networking.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Networking knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is an IEEE standard for frame tagging?%!

A. ISL
B. 802.3Z
C. 802.1Q
D. 802.3U
Answer» D. 802.3U
Discussion
2.

You connect a host to a switch port, but the new host cannot log into the server that is plugged into the same switch. What could the problem be?%!

A. The router is not configured for the new host.
B. The VTP configuration on the switch is not updated for the new host.
C. The host has an invalid MAC address.
D. The switch port the host is connected to is not configured to the correct VLAN membership.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

*/*_Which switching technology reduces the size of a broadcast domain??

A. ISL
B. 802.1Q
C. VLANs
D. STP
Answer» D. STP
Discussion
4.

*/*_What VTP mode allows you to change VLAN information on the switch??

A. Client
B. STP
C. Server
D. Transparent
Answer» D. Transparent
Discussion
5.

_ Which of the following protocols are used to configure trunking on a switch?1. VLAN Trunk Protocol2. VLAN3. 802.1Q4. ISL$?
A. 1 only
B. 3 only
C. 3 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4
Discussion
6.

_ Which of the following commands sets a trunk port on a 2960 switch?$?

A. trunk on
B. trunk all
C. switchport trunk on
D. switchport mode trunk
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

_ You want to improve network performance by increasing the bandwidth available to hosts and limit the size of the broadcast domains. Which of the following options will achieve this goal?$?

A. Managed hubs
B. Bridges
C. Switches
D. Switches configured with VLANs
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

_ Which of the following protocols are used to configure trunking on a switch?1. VLAN Trunk Protocol2. VLAN3. 802.1Q4. ISL$?

A. 1 only
B. 3 only
C. 3 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4
Discussion
9.

_Which of the following is true regarding VTP?$?

A. All switches are VTP servers by default.
B. All switches are VTP transparent by default.
C. VTP is on by default with a domain name of Cisco on all Cisco switches.
D. All switches are VTP clients by default.
Answer» B. All switches are VTP transparent by default.
Discussion
10.

To configure the VLAN trunking protocol to communicate VLAN information between two switches, what two requirements must be met?1. Each end of the trunk link must be set to the IEEE 802.1e encapsulation.2. The VTP management domain name of both switches must be set the same.3. All ports on both the switches must be set as access ports.4. One of the two switches must be configured as a VTP server.5. A rollover cable is required to connect the two switches together.6. A router must be used to forward VTP traffic between VLANs.$?

A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 3, 5 and 6
C. 2 and 4
D. 1 and 6
Answer» D. 1 and 6
Discussion
11.

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.
Discussion
12.

Which of the following modes are valid when a switch port is used as a VLAN trunk?1. Blocking2. Dynamic auto3. Dynamic desirable4. Nonegotiate5. Access6. 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
Discussion
13.

Which of the following provide inter-switch VLAN communication?1. ISL2. VTP3. 802.1Q4. 802.3Z

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