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Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers

Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q401: Fill in the blank: The Cisco 1941 router comes with ________ external Compact Flash slots.
  • A: Two
  • B: One
  • C: Four
  • D: Three
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A

Q402: What does an AUX port on a Cisco router typically connect to for remote management?
  • A: A dial-up telephone line
  • B: A USB device
  • C: A LAN switch
  • D: A WAN interface
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A

Q403: Fill in the blank: Routers use ________ to connect to multiple networks, with each interface configured with an IP address and subnet mask.
  • A: Ethernet interfaces
  • B: Serial interfaces
  • C: USB ports
  • D: Management ports
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A

Q404: Which type of interface is commonly used to connect routers to external networks over large distances?
  • A: Ethernet LAN interface
  • B: Serial WAN interface
  • C: USB port
  • D: Management port
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B

Q405: Fill in the blank: The ARP cache on a router stores mappings of ________ to MAC addresses.
  • A: IP addresses
  • B: Subnet masks
  • C: Network prefixes
  • D: Port numbers
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A

Q406: What is the purpose of the packet buffer in a router?
  • A: To temporarily store packets before processing
  • B: To store configuration files
  • C: To manage IP addresses
  • D: To handle routing protocols
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A

Q407: Fill in the blank: The ________ is used to perform a power-on self-test of all components in a router.
  • A: ROM
  • B: NVRAM
  • C: Flash
  • D: DRAM
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A

Q408: Which method allows remote access to a CLI session on a Cisco router across an active network interface?
  • A: Telnet
  • B: USB connection
  • C: Serial connection
  • D: AUX port
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A

Q409: Fill in the blank: ________ is a type of router memory that provides startup instructions and performs basic diagnostics.
  • A: ROM
  • B: DRAM
  • C: Flash
  • D: NVRAM
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A

Q410: What is the primary purpose of internetworking devices?
  • A: To connect and manage network traffic
  • B: To store data
  • C: To run applications
  • D: To secure networks
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A

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