Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 76
Q861:
What is the purpose of using the passive-interface command in RIP?
A. To prevent routing updates from being sent out specific interfaces
B. To enable routing updates on all interfaces
C. To summarize networks automatically
D. To increase routing update intervals
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 76
Q862:
Fill in the blank: RIP updates on a LAN can waste bandwidth, resources, and create a _______ risk.
A. security
B. performance
C. compatibility
D. scalability
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 76
Q863:
What configuration is required to propagate a default route using RIP?
A. Default static route and default-information originate command
B. RIP authentication and default-information originate command
C. Passive-interface command and default-information originate command
D. Automatic summarization and default-information originate command
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 76
Q864:
Fill in the blank: R1 can propagate the default static route to other routers using RIP by configuring the _______ command.
A. default-information originate
B. default-propagation
C. static-route-propagation
D. auto-summary
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 76
Q865:
What is the effect of the no auto-summary command in RIPv2?
A. It stops RIPv2 from summarizing networks at major boundaries
B. It increases the frequency of routing updates
C. It disables RIP on the router
D. It changes the default route configuration
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 76
Q866:
Fill in the blank: The passive-interface command prevents RIP updates from being sent through _______ interfaces.
A. specified
B. all
C. any
D. dynamic
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 76
Q867:
What impact does broadcasting RIP updates have on a LAN?
A. It wastes bandwidth, resources, and poses a security risk
B. It improves network performance
C. It enhances network security
D. It reduces network congestion
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 77
Q868:
What is a static route?
A. A route entered automatically by the router
B. A route entered manually by the network administrator
C. A route that is determined by dynamic routing protocols
D. A route that changes based on network traffic
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 77
Q869:
Fill in the blank: A _______ static route is manually entered by the network administrator to ensure reliability.
A. recursive
B. directly connected
C. fully specified
D. default
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 77
Q870:
What is the purpose of configuring a default route in a network?
A. To create a backup route
B. To route packets to an unspecified destination
C. To handle network topology changes
D. To specify routes to directly connected networks
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 77
Q871:
Fill in the blank: The four types of static routes used in the activity include recursive, directly connected, ________, and default routes.
A. temporary
B. specified
C. fully
D. automatic
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 77
Q872:
What does a fully specified static route include?
A. Only the destination network address
B. The destination network address and next-hop address
C. Only the next-hop address
D. The route metric and the destination network address
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 77
Q873:
Fill in the blank: A _______ route is a type of static route that directs packets to a specific exit interface.
A. fully specified
B. recursive
C. directly connected
D. default
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 77
Q874:
What does configuring a static route help ensure in a network?
A. Reliable and safe routing
B. Automatic route discovery
C. Dynamic route adjustment
D. Reduced network congestion
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 77
Q875:
Fill in the blank: In Packet Tracer, the process of configuring RIPv2 involves building the network, configuring device settings, configuring RIPv2, and ________.
A. saving configurations
B. verifying RIPv2
C. testing connectivity
D. analyzing performance
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 77
Q876:
What is the primary advantage of manually configuring static routes?
A. Increased flexibility in routing decisions
B. Better security and control over routing
C. Automatic adjustment to network changes
D. Reduced need for network monitoring
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 77
Q877:
Fill in the blank: A _______ static route is used to route packets to a default destination when no other routes match.
A. default
B. recursive
C. fully specified
D. directly connected
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 78
Q878:
What is the main focus of Packet Tracer in configuring RIPv2-2?
A. Configuring static routes
B. Configuring RIPv2 routing protocol
C. Configuring network security
D. Configuring network devices
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 78
Q879:
Fill in the blank: In Packet Tracer, RIPv2 configuration is an extension of the previous topic, ________.
A. RIP configuration
B. Static route setup
C. RIPv1 configuration
D. Network troubleshooting
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 78
Q880:
What does RIPv2 provide over RIPv1?
A. Support for VLSM and CIDR
B. Improved bandwidth usage
C. Better network security
D. Faster convergence times
Correct Answer:
A