Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 51
Q581:
What does a successful ping across an internetwork confirm?
A. DNS settings
B. Network security
C. Communication between local and remote networks
D. Incorrect routing configuration
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 51
Q582:
What is the primary function of ICMP "Echo Reply" messages?
A. To reroute packets
B. To test host availability
C. To log network traffic
D. To send data between routers
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 51
Q583:
Fill in the blank: An ICMP message with a code value of 1 indicates that the ______ is unreachable.
A. Protocol
B. Host
C. Network
D. Port
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 51
Q584:
What is the purpose of Round Trip Time (RTT) in network testing?
A. Measure bandwidth usage
B. Track the time for a packet to reach and return from a host
C. Verify DNS settings
D. Indicate network security status
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 52
Q585:
What is the first step in building a switch and router network?
A. Configure devices
B. Verify connectivity
C. Setup topology
D. Display device information
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 52
Q586:
To configure a router, which setting is essential to include?
A. IP addressing
B. MAC address
C. DNS settings
D. Firewall rules
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 52
Q587:
What command is used to display device information in a network?
A. show config
B. show ip
C. show interfaces
D. show device
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 52
Q588:
Fill in the blank: A switch can be configured for remote management using _______.
A. SSH
B. DHCP
C. FTP
D. HTTP
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 52
Q589:
Which command verifies connectivity between devices in a network?
A. ping
B. traceroute
C. show route
D. debug
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 52
Q590:
Fill in the blank: The command show ip interface brief displays a summary of _______.
A. device configurations
B. IP addresses and status
C. routing tables
D. MAC addresses
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 52
Q591:
What is the purpose of configuring IP addresses on devices?
A. To enable data encryption
B. To ensure devices can communicate
C. To set device names
D. To configure device time
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 52
Q592:
What should be checked to confirm that a switch is properly configured for remote management?
A. Connectivity to the router
B. IP address and access credentials
C. Console cable connection
D. Firmware version
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 52
Q593:
Fill in the blank: After configuring devices, you should use _______ commands to gather network information.
A. show
B. debug
C. ping
D. traceroute
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 52
Q594:
Which of the following commands would you use to view the IP address assigned to a router's interface?
A. show ip address
B. show ip interface brief
C. show interfaces status
D. show ip routing table
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 52
Q595:
Fill in the blank: To verify that all devices are connected and operational, you should use _______ commands.
A. diagnostic
B. show
C. configuration
D. setup
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 52
Q596:
What type of command is show running-config?
A. Diagnostic
B. Configuration
C. Network utility
D. Device setup
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 52
Q597:
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the basic configuration of a router?
A. IP addressing
B. Routing protocols
C. Security settings
D. Interface speed
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 52
Q598:
Fill in the blank: To ensure remote management, a switch must be configured with a _______ IP address.
A. static
B. dynamic
C. public
D. private
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 53
Q599:
What is the primary focus of Topic 53 in Packet Tracer?
A. Setting up a basic network
B. Advanced network troubleshooting
C. Building a switch and router network
D. Configuring security settings
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 53
Q600:
When continuing from the previous topic, what additional step is typically required?
A. Adding more devices
B. Changing IP addressing
C. Verifying connectivity
D. Re-configuring devices
Correct Answer:
C