Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 49
Q541:
What is the purpose of configuring IP addresses on network devices?
A. To identify devices on the network
B. To block unauthorized users
C. To enable DNS resolution
D. To configure network security
Correct Answer:
A
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Q542:
Fill in the blank: After configuring network devices, administrators should use ______ commands to verify connectivity.
A. ping
B. shutdown
C. debug
D. clear
Correct Answer:
A
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Q543:
Which network device is commonly used to interconnect multiple devices in a small network?
A. Router
B. Switch
C. PC
D. Firewall
Correct Answer:
B
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Q544:
What is the purpose of the Packet Tracer activity in this topic?
A. To configure and verify DNS
B. To set up and verify small network connectivity
C. To install firewall protection
D. To perform network troubleshooting
Correct Answer:
B
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Q545:
Fill in the blank: In a small network, the ______ device is responsible for routing data between different subnets.
A. router
B. switch
C. PC
D. firewall
Correct Answer:
A
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Q546:
Which command is used to verify IP address configuration on a router?
A. show interfaces
B. show ip route
C. show version
D. show startup-config
Correct Answer:
A
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Q547:
What is one common reason for using dynamic routing protocols in a network?
A. Reduced CPU usage
B. Simplified static configurations
C. Automatic route discovery
D. Improved network security
Correct Answer:
C
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Q548:
Fill in the blank: The "show ip route" command is used to display the ______.
A. ARP table
B. MAC address table
C. Routing table
D. DNS configuration
Correct Answer:
C
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Q549:
What is the key benefit of dynamic routing over static routing?
A. Automatic route updates
B. Lower bandwidth usage
C. Easier manual configuration
D. Faster packet forwarding
Correct Answer:
A
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Q550:
Which type of routing protocol allows routers to automatically learn about remote networks?
A. Static routing
B. Manual routing
C. Dynamic routing
D. Direct routing
Correct Answer:
C
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Q551:
Fill in the blank: Static routes must be manually _______ when network topology changes.
A. updated
B. verified
C. saved
D. cleared
Correct Answer:
A
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Q552:
What is the main purpose of using the "show commands" in a network device?
A. To configure network settings
B. To display the current configuration
C. To reboot the device
D. To back up the configuration
Correct Answer:
B
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Q553:
Which of the following is a dynamic routing protocol?
A. OSPF
B. DHCP
C. NAT
D. ARP
Correct Answer:
A
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Q554:
Fill in the blank: A ______ route is manually configured to connect to a specific network in a static routing setup.
A. default
B. static
C. dynamic
D. connected
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 50
Q555:
Which command is used to display the current configuration of a router?
A. show ip route
B. show running-config
C. show version
D. show interfaces
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 50
Q556:
What information is typically displayed by the "show ip interface brief" command?
A. IP address and subnet mask
B. Routing table
C. MAC address
D. DNS server configuration
Correct Answer:
A
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Q557:
Fill in the blank: The command ______ is used to verify the configuration of an Ethernet interface on a router.
A. show ip route
B. show interfaces
C. show running-config
D. show startup-config
Correct Answer:
B
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Q558:
What is the purpose of configuring Ethernet interfaces on a router?
A. To enable routing between VLANs
B. To configure dynamic routing
C. To assign an IP address for LAN communication
D. To configure DNS resolution
Correct Answer:
C
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Q559:
Which command would you use to verify the status of a router's interfaces?
A. show interfaces
B. show ip route
C. show version
D. show arp
Correct Answer:
A
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Q560:
Fill in the blank: After configuring router interfaces, administrators should use the ______ command to verify the changes.
A. show ip route
B. show version
C. show interfaces
D. show startup-config
Correct Answer:
C