Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q81: Which of the following is NOT a major function performed by Cisco IOS routers and switches?
- A: Providing network security
- B: Handling email communications
- C: IP addressing of interfaces
- D: Enabling routing
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B
Q82: Fill in the blank: The operating system code that interfaces with applications and users is called the ________.
- A: shell
- B: kernel
- C: CLI
- D: GUI
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A
Q83: What does CLI stand for in the context of operating systems?
- A: Command-Line Interface
- B: Computer Language Interface
- C: Common Line Interface
- D: Centralized Line Interface
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A
Q84: Fill in the blank: Home routers typically use ________ as their operating system.
- A: firmware
- B: Cisco IOS
- C: Linux OS
- D: Windows OS
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A
Q85: Which interface is more user-friendly and requires less knowledge of the command structure?
- A: GUI
- B: CLI
- C: Command-Line Interface
- D: Text-Based Interface
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A
Q86: Fill in the blank: Network devices that use an OS to perform network functions and security are referred to as ________.
- A: network operating systems
- B: home routers
- C: embedded systems
- D: firmware-based devices
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A
Q87: What method provides out-of-band access to a Cisco device for maintenance purposes?
- A: Console port
- B: Telnet port
- C: SSH port
- D: AUX port
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A
Q88: Fill in the blank: Telnet requires ________ networking services on the device to establish a CLI session.
- A: active
- B: inactive
- C: secure
- D: encrypted
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A
Q89: What is the primary advantage of using the console port for device configuration?
- A: It is accessible even without network services configured
- B: Provides encryption for sessions
- C: Allows for remote access over the network
- D: Supports multiple simultaneous users
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A
Q90: Which software can be used as a terminal emulation program to connect to a networking device?
- A: PuTTY
- B: Visual Studio
- C: Code Blocks
- D: Photoshop
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A