Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 38
Q421:
Fill in the blank: Proper connectivity in a network is achieved by ________ the correct modules to internetworking devices.
A. installing
B. removing
C. updating
D. ignoring
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 39
Q422:
What does the Cisco IOS facilitate in a router?
A. Addressing
B. Routing
C. Security
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 39
Q423:
What is stored in flash memory on a Cisco router?
A. IOS image file
B. Startup configuration file
C. Running configuration file
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 39
Q424:
During bootup, where is the IOS copied from and to?
A. From NVRAM to RAM
B. From flash to DRAM
C. From flash to RAM
D. From DRAM to flash
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 39
Q425:
What type of memory is DRAM compared to flash memory?
A. Faster
B. Slower
C. Equal speed
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 39
Q426:
The startup configuration file is stored in which type of memory?
A. Flash memory
B. DRAM
C. NVRAM
D. ROM
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 39
Q427:
What must be done to the running configuration file if changes are made?
A. Nothing, it saves automatically to NVRAM
B. It should be deleted
C. Save it to NVRAM as the startup configuration file
D. Restart the router
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 39
Q428:
The IOS image file is used for what purpose in the router?
A. Initial configuration
B. Basic operation of hardware
C. Storing configuration commands
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 40
Q429:
What is one of the first tasks to perform when configuring a Cisco router or switch?
A. Name the device
B. Configure IP address
C. Enable the interface
D. Configure VLAN
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 40
Q430:
Which task helps to secure privileged EXEC, user EXEC, and Telnet access?
A. Configure a banner
B. Configure management access
C. Activate the interface
D. Configure an IP address
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 40
Q431:
What is a key difference between switches and routers?
A. Number of interfaces supported
B. Type of interfaces supported
C. Command structure
D. Initial configuration steps
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 40
Q432:
What is the purpose of the no shutdown command in configuring an interface?
A. Activate the interface
B. Assign an IP address
C. Reset the router
D. Enable the banner
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 40
Q433:
How can interfaces be described for easier troubleshooting?
A. By assigning IP addresses
B. By configuring a VLAN
C. By adding a description
D. By using the no shutdown command
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 40
Q434:
What command is used to assign an IPv4 address and subnet mask to an interface?
A. no shutdown
B. ip address
C. show running-config
D. configure terminal
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 40
Q435:
Fill in the blank: To activate an interface on a Cisco router or switch, use the _______ command.
A. enable
B. ip address
C. no shutdown
D. interface
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 40
Q436:
Fill in the blank: A Layer 2 switch primarily supports _______ interfaces.
A. WAN
B. Serial
C. Gigabit Ethernet
D. HWIC
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 40
Q437:
Which type of interface is supported by routers but not by switches?
A. Ethernet
B. FastEthernet
C. Serial
D. VLAN
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 40
Q438:
What is the maximum character limit for a description on an interface?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 240
D. 300
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 40
Q439:
Which of the following devices can connect to a router’s interface to activate the physical layer?
A. Firewall
B. Hub
C. Modem
D. Desktop
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q440:
What is the purpose of securing access to the CLI and console port on a router?
A. To improve network performance
B. To secure unauthorized access
C. To increase bandwidth
D. To configure routing protocols
Correct Answer:
B