Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1641: Fill in the blank: Stackable configuration switches use _______ technology to enable power sharing among stack members.
- A: StackPower
- B: Quality of service
- C: Layer 3 functionality
- D: Modular configuration
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A
Q1642: What is a benefit of using stackable switches over modular switches?
- A: Cost-effectiveness for fault tolerance and bandwidth availability
- B: Ability to install additional modular line cards
- C: Support for Layer 3 functionality
- D: Wireless networking support
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A
Q1643: Fill in the blank: Fixed configuration switches are limited to the features and options that were _______ with the switch.
- A: Originally provided
- B: Added later
- C: Upgraded periodically
- D: Custom configured
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A
Q1644: What does port density of a switch refer to?
- A: Number of ports available on a single switch
- B: Number of power outlets needed
- C: Number of devices supported
- D: Number of uplink connections
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A
Q1645: Fill in the blank: Modular switches can support very high-port densities through the addition of _______.
- A: Switch port line cards
- B: Power outlets
- C: Uplink connections
- D: Fixed configuration switches
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A
Q1646: What is a potential advantage of a single 48-port switch over two 24-port switches?
- A: It supports more devices with fewer ports lost and power outlets needed.
- B: It supports more power outlets.
- C: It requires more space.
- D: It supports fewer devices.
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A
Q1647: Fill in the blank: A series of fixed configuration switches may require many ports for _______ between switches.
- A: Bandwidth aggregation
- B: Device support
- C: Power management
- D: Space optimization
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A
Q1648: What is a key benefit of modular switches in terms of bandwidth?
- A: The backplane of the chassis provides necessary bandwidth for connected devices.
- B: They support fewer devices.
- C: They require more power outlets.
- D: They consume more space.
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A
Q1649: Fill in the blank: If a switch only supports a forwarding rate of 32 Gb/s, it cannot run at _______ across all ports simultaneously.
- A: Full wire speed
- B: Reduced wire speed
- C: Low data rate
- D: High bandwidth
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A
Q1650: What is the typical data rate of a Gigabit Ethernet switch operating at full wire speed?
- A: 1 Gb/s
- B: 10 Gb/s
- C: 100 Gb/s
- D: 48 Gb/s
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A