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Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers

Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q511: Which command is used to configure a static route in IPv4?
  • A: ip address
  • B: ip route
  • C: ip static-route
  • D: route add
View Answer
B

Q512: What is one of the main benefits of using static routes?
  • A: Automatic reconfiguration
  • B: Uses less bandwidth
  • C: Requires less manual configuration
  • D: Provides higher security
View Answer
B

Q513: Which type of static route specifies the exit point when no path for the destination network is found?
  • A: Specific static route
  • B: Direct static route
  • C: Default static route
  • D: Manual static route
View Answer
C

Q514: What are the two types of static routes commonly found in the routing table?
  • A: Static route to a specific network, Default static route
  • B: Dynamic route, Local route
  • C: Connected route, Static route
  • D: EIGRP route, OSPF route
View Answer
A

Q515: Fill in the blank: The ____ protocol is used for dynamic routing to share information between routers.
  • A: RIP
  • B: EIGRP
  • C: OSPF
  • D: All of the above
View Answer
D

Q516: Which protocol helps routers to automatically learn about remote networks?
  • A: Static routing
  • B: Dynamic routing
  • C: Local routing
  • D: Direct routing
View Answer
B

Q517: Which dynamic routing protocol is used to determine the shortest path first?
  • A: EIGRP
  • B: RIP
  • C: OSPF
  • D: IS-IS
View Answer
C

Q518: Fill in the blank: A router running a dynamic routing protocol determines a new best path if the ____ changes.
  • A: IP address
  • B: Network topology
  • C: Bandwidth
  • D: Packet size
View Answer
B

Q519: What is the key advantage of dynamic routing over static routing?
  • A: Manually updated routes
  • B: Automatic learning and updating
  • C: Lower CPU usage
  • D: Uses less bandwidth
View Answer
B

Q520: Which command is used to determine the routing protocols supported by the IOS?
  • A: show ip route
  • B: router ?
  • C: ip route
  • D: show version
View Answer
B

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