Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 162
Q1861:
Which spanning tree protocol provides faster convergence than STP?
A. MSTP
B. PVST+
C. RSTP
D. 802.1D-2004
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 162
Q1862:
Fill in the blank: To determine which switch is the root bridge, use the _______ command.
A. show cdp neighbors
B. show spanning-tree vlan
C. show interfaces
D. show mac address-table
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 162
Q1863:
What does the Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) combine with RSTP?
A. VLANs
B. Switches
C. Ports
D. MAC addresses
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 162
Q1864:
Fill in the blank: Rapid PVST+ provides a separate instance of _______ per VLAN.
A. STP
B. RSTP
C. CST
D. MSTP
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 162
Q1865:
What command is used to discover the Layer 2 topology of a network?
A. show spanning-tree vlan
B. show cdp neighbors
C. show interfaces
D. show mac address-table
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 162
Q1866:
Fill in the blank: After discovering the Layer 2 topology, use STP knowledge to determine the _______.
A. expected Layer 2 path
B. switch configuration
C. VLAN assignments
D. root bridge priority
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 162
Q1867:
Which protocol supports PortFast, UplinkFast, and BPDU filter?
A. MSTP
B. PVST+
C. RSTP
D. STP
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 163
Q1868:
What is the primary advantage of EtherChannel?
A. Increases speed capability
B. Reduces hardware costs
C. Improves network security
D. Simplifies IP addressing
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q1869:
Fill in the blank: EtherChannel technology was originally developed by _______.
A. Cisco
B. IBM
C. Microsoft
D. HP
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q1870:
Which protocol is used for automatic creation of EtherChannel links in Cisco devices?
A. LACP
B. STP
C. PAgP
D. MSTP
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 163
Q1871:
What does LACP stand for?
A. Link Aggregation Control Protocol
B. Local Area Control Protocol
C. Link Access Control Protocol
D. Layer Aggregation Control Protocol
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q1872:
Fill in the blank: EtherChannel can be implemented by grouping multiple _______ into one or more logical EtherChannel links.
A. physical ports
B. virtual links
C. VLANs
D. switches
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q1873:
What happens when STP blocks one of the redundant EtherChannel links?
A. The entire EtherChannel is blocked
B. Only one physical port is blocked
C. All links in the EtherChannel remain active
D. The EtherChannel link is deleted
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q1874:
Fill in the blank: To avoid topology changes when a physical link is lost, EtherChannel provides _______.
A. redundancy
B. encryption
C. routing
D. VLAN tagging
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q1875:
Which protocol is part of the IEEE specification 802.3ad?
A. LACP
B. PAgP
C. STP
D. MSTP
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q1876:
Fill in the blank: When configuring EtherChannel, all ports in each link must be set as _______ ports.
A. Layer 2
B. Layer 3
C. Access
D. Trunk
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q1877:
What is one reason for using EtherChannel instead of upgrading to faster links?
A. To reduce cost
B. To simplify network management
C. To increase network security
D. To improve routing efficiency
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q1878:
Fill in the blank: PAgP helps in the automatic creation of EtherChannel links by sending _______ between ports.
A. PAgP packets
B. STP packets
C. LACP packets
D. MSTP packets
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 163
Q1879:
What is the primary function of LACP?
A. Negotiates an automatic bundle of ports
B. Configures VLANs
C. Manages IP addresses
D. Monitors network traffic
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 164
Q1880:
What is the purpose of determining the Root Bridge in a network with redundant links?
A. To optimize routing protocols
B. To prevent network loops
C. To enhance network security
D. To balance network load
Correct Answer:
B