Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 46
Q501:
How are static routes added to the routing table?
A. Automatically when a new router is added
B. Manually when the exit interface is active
C. Through OSPF
D. Through EIGRP
Correct Answer:
B
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Q502:
What does the code 'L' in the routing table represent?
A. Directly connected network
B. Static route
C. Local address assigned to interface
D. Dynamic route learned via OSPF
Correct Answer:
C
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Q503:
Which routing protocol is identified by the code 'O' in the routing table?
A. EIGRP
B. OSPF
C. BGP
D. RIP
Correct Answer:
B
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Q504:
What does the code 'C' indicate in the routing table?
A. Static route
B. Directly connected network
C. Dynamically learned network
D. Local route
Correct Answer:
B
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Q505:
Which routing protocol is identified by the code 'D' in the routing table?
A. OSPF
B. RIP
C. EIGRP
D. BGP
Correct Answer:
C
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Q506:
A routing table can contain which of the following types of routes?
A. Directly connected
B. Remote
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
C
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Q507:
In which memory is the routing table stored?
A. Flash
B. RAM
C. NVRAM
D. ROM
Correct Answer:
B
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Q508:
What is the purpose of a next hop association in a routing table?
A. It determines the destination IP
B. It helps identify the source of the packet
C. It shows the route to the next destination
D. It identifies the interface configuration
Correct Answer:
C
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Q509:
Which routes are added automatically when an interface is configured with an IP address and activated?
A. Remote routes
B. Directly connected routes
C. Static routes
D. Local routes
Correct Answer:
B
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Q510:
What does the 'C' in the routing table stand for?
A. Static route
B. Connected network
C. Dynamic route
D. Default route
Correct Answer:
B
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Q511:
Which command is used to configure a static route in IPv4?
A. ip address
B. ip route
C. ip static-route
D. route add
Correct Answer:
B
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Q512:
What is one of the main benefits of using static routes?
A. Automatic reconfiguration
B. Uses less bandwidth
C. Requires less manual configuration
D. Provides higher security
Correct Answer:
B
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Q513:
Which type of static route specifies the exit point when no path for the destination network is found?
A. Specific static route
B. Direct static route
C. Default static route
D. Manual static route
Correct Answer:
C
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Q514:
What are the two types of static routes commonly found in the routing table?
A. Static route to a specific network, Default static route
B. Dynamic route, Local route
C. Connected route, Static route
D. EIGRP route, OSPF route
Correct Answer:
A
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Q515:
Fill in the blank: The ____ protocol is used for dynamic routing to share information between routers.
A. RIP
B. EIGRP
C. OSPF
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
D
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Q516:
Which protocol helps routers to automatically learn about remote networks?
A. Static routing
B. Dynamic routing
C. Local routing
D. Direct routing
Correct Answer:
B
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Q517:
Which dynamic routing protocol is used to determine the shortest path first?
A. EIGRP
B. RIP
C. OSPF
D. IS-IS
Correct Answer:
C
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Q518:
Fill in the blank: A router running a dynamic routing protocol determines a new best path if the ____ changes.
A. IP address
B. Network topology
C. Bandwidth
D. Packet size
Correct Answer:
B
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Q519:
What is the key advantage of dynamic routing over static routing?
A. Manually updated routes
B. Automatic learning and updating
C. Lower CPU usage
D. Uses less bandwidth
Correct Answer:
B
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Q520:
Which command is used to determine the routing protocols supported by the IOS?
A. show ip route
B. router ?
C. ip route
D. show version
Correct Answer:
B