Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 114
Q1361:
What is the primary purpose of using ACLs on a firewall router?
A. To manage internal network traffic
B. To control traffic between internal and external networks
C. To configure network devices
D. To optimize network speed
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 114
Q1362:
How many ACLs are typically required per direction on an interface?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 114
Q1363:
When placing a standard ACL, where should it be positioned for optimal efficiency?
A. Close to the source network
B. Close to the destination network
C. At the network’s edge
D. On the internal network
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 114
Q1364:
The rule for applying ACLs can be remembered by which of the following principles?
A. The Three Ps
B. The Five Ws
C. The Four Rs
D. The Two Cs
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 114
Q1365:
What type of ACL should be used if you need to filter traffic based on both source and destination addresses?
A. Standard ACL
B. Extended ACL
C. Named ACL
D. Wildcard ACL
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 114
Q1366:
The ease of configuration is a factor in determining the placement of which type of ACL?
A. Standard ACL
B. Extended ACL
C. Numbered ACL
D. Named ACL
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 114
Q1367:
Which ACL type is better suited for networks with low bandwidth to prevent traffic from consuming resources?
A. Standard ACL
B. Extended ACL
C. Named ACL
D. Wildcard ACL
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 114
Q1368:
For traffic filtering at the source network, which ACL placement strategy is preferred?
A. Close to the source network
B. Close to the destination network
C. In the middle of the network path
D. On every network device
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 114
Q1369:
What should be considered when deciding where to place an ACL?
A. Control of source and destination networks
B. Type of network cables used
C. Number of devices on the network
D. Frequency of network maintenance
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 114
Q1370:
What does the term "one ACL per interface" imply?
A. Only one ACL is applied to each network interface
B. Multiple ACLs are applied to each network interface
C. One ACL is used for inbound traffic and another for outbound traffic
D. Each ACL controls multiple interfaces
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 114
Q1371:
The placement of a standard ACL should aim to:
A. Allow traffic to reach all networks except where it is filtered
B. Prevent all traffic from entering the network
C. Block traffic before it reaches the destination
D. Apply uniformly across all network devices
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 115
Q1372:
What is the first step in creating an ACL?
A. Enter interface configuration mode
B. Define statements of what to filter
C. Apply the ACL to an interface
D. Enter global configuration mode
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 115
Q1373:
To permit a specific host with the IP address 192.168.10.10 in ACL 10, which command is used?
A. access-list 10 permit 192.168.10.10
B. access-list 10 permit host 192.168.10.10
C. access-list 10 permit 192.168.10.0 0.0.0.255
D. access-list 10 deny 192.168.10.10
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 115
Q1374:
What is the purpose of the remark keyword in an ACL?
A. To create an ACE
B. To define the ACL number
C. For documentation and easier understanding
D. To apply the ACL to an interface
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 115
Q1375:
How do you apply an ACL to an interface?
A. Enter access-list configuration mode
B. Use the command access-group list-# in
C. Enter global configuration mode
D. Define the ACEs in the ACL
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 115
Q1376:
What is the range of numbers for standard ACLs in Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0.1?
A. 1 through 99
B. 100 through 199
C. 1 through 255
D. 1300 to 1999
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 115
Q1377:
How many possible standard ACLs can be created with the expanded range?
A. 99
B. 798
C. 255
D. 999
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 115
Q1378:
To permit all IPv4 addresses in the network 192.168.10.0/24 in ACL 10, which command is used?
A. access-list 10 permit host 192.168.10.0
B. access-list 10 permit 192.168.10.0 0.0.0.255
C. access-list 10 deny 192.168.10.0 0.0.0.255
D. access-list 10 permit 192.168.10.10
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 115
Q1379:
What happens if no matches are found in an ACL when the router reaches the end of the list?
A. Traffic is permitted
B. Traffic is denied
C. Traffic is redirected
D. Traffic is logged
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 115
Q1380:
What is the purpose of the access-group command in ACL configuration?
A. To define the ACL
B. To apply the ACL to an interface
C. To remove an ACL
D. To display the ACL
Correct Answer:
B