Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 35
Q381:
What should be considered when designing the subnetting scheme in Part 2?
A. The number of devices and required IP addresses
B. The network's physical layout
C. The type of network cables used
D. The speed of the network connection
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 35
Q382:
Fill in the blank: In Part 2, each subnet must be tested for ________ to ensure proper functionality.
A. Compatibility
B. Scalability
C. Security
D. Connectivity
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 35
Q383:
What aspect of subnetting is emphasized in Part 2?
A. Determining the exact number of subnets required
B. Choosing the right subnet mask for each segment
C. Setting up router configurations
D. Allocating IP addresses to external networks
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 36
Q384:
What is a key feature of Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM)?
A. All subnets have the same size
B. Subnets can have unequal sizes
C. Subnets are created in a single pass
D. Subnet masks are fixed
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 36
Q385:
Fill in the blank: In VLSM, the subnet mask can ________ depending on the number of bits borrowed.
A. Stay constant
B. Vary
C. Be simplified
D. Remain unchanged
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 36
Q386:
What is the primary difference between traditional subnetting and VLSM?
A. Traditional subnetting uses fixed subnet masks
B. VLSM uses a single subnet mask for all subnets
C. Traditional subnetting allows for unequal subnet sizes
D. VLSM is a single-pass process
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 36
Q387:
Fill in the blank: With VLSM, the network is first subnetted, and then the ________ are subnetted again.
A. Hosts
B. Addresses
C. Subnets
D. Bits
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 36
Q388:
What process is repeated multiple times in VLSM?
A. Subnetting subnets
B. Calculating subnet masks
C. Assigning IP addresses
D. Changing network addresses
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 36
Q389:
Fill in the blank: The number of hosts per subnet in VLSM can be calculated using the same formulas as ________.
A. Traditional subnetting
B. IP address assignment
C. Network configuration
D. Router setup
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 36
Q390:
What does VLSM stand for?
A. Variable Length Subnet Masking
B. Variable Length Service Masking
C. Variable Layer Subnet Masking
D. Variable Layer Service Masking
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 36
Q391:
Fill in the blank: VLSM is particularly useful for creating subnets of different sizes to meet ________ requirements.
A. Scalability
B. Standardization
C. Performance
D. Addressing
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 36
Q392:
What is required for subnetting when using VLSM?
A. A fixed subnet mask
B. Unequal subnet sizes
C. Single-pass subnetting
D. Constant number of bits borrowed
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 36
Q393:
Fill in the blank: The process of VLSM involves ________ subnets multiple times to achieve the desired network design.
A. Subnetting
B. Addressing
C. Masking
D. Analyzing
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 37
Q394:
What is the primary role of a router in a network?
A. To connect networks
B. To store data
C. To manage applications
D. To secure networks
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 37
Q395:
Fill in the blank: Routers use their ________ to determine the best path to forward packets.
A. routing table
B. ARP cache
C. packet buffer
D. IP address
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 37
Q396:
Which type of memory in a router stores the running configuration file?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. NVRAM
D. Flash
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 37
Q397:
What does DRAM stand for in the context of router memory?
A. Dynamic Random-Access Memory
B. Digital Random-Access Memory
C. Dedicated Random-Access Memory
D. Direct Random-Access Memory
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 37
Q398:
Fill in the blank: The IOS is copied from ________ into RAM during the bootup process.
A. ROM
B. NVRAM
C. Flash
D. DRAM
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 37
Q399:
Which memory type in a router is volatile and loses content when power is turned off?
A. ROM
B. NVRAM
C. Flash
D. DRAM
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 37
Q400:
What type of port is used for initial configuration and CLI management access on a Cisco router?
A. Console port
B. AUX port
C. Gigabit Ethernet port
D. USB Type-B port
Correct Answer:
A