Basic Switch and End Device Config.

Question 1

Cisco IOS Access

Answer 1

Interacting with a Cisco IOS device’s operating system for configuration purposes.

Question 2

IOS Navigation

Answer 2

Moving through different command modes of the Cisco IOS to configure network devices.

Question 3

The Command Structure

Answer 3

Hierarchical arrangement of commands in the Cisco IOS software, organized into different command modes.

Question 4

Basic Device Configuration

Answer 4

Setting up initial configurations on a Cisco IOS device using the Command-Line Interface (CLI).

Question 5

Save Configurations

Answer 5

Using IOS commands to save the running configuration of a Cisco IOS device to non-volatile memory.

Question 6

Ports and Addresses

Answer 6

How devices communicate across network media using port numbers and IP addresses.

Question 7

Configure IP Addressing

Answer 7

Assigning an IP address to a host device on a network.

Question 8

Verify Connectivity

Answer 8

Checking the ability of two end devices to establish a connection and communicate.

Question 9

GUI (Graphical User Interface)

Answer 9

User-friendly interface using graphical icons, menus, and windows to interact with a system.

Question 10

Purpose of an OS

Answer 10

Functions of an operating system for users to interact and for network technicians to manage network devices.

Question 11

Access Methods

Answer 11

Ways to remotely connect to a network device, including Console, Secure Shell (SSH), and Telnet.

Question 12

Terminal Emulation Programs

Answer 12

Software to connect to network devices through console ports or SSH/Telnet connections.

Question 13

Primary Command Modes

Answer 13

Modes in the Cisco IOS—User EXEC Mode for basic monitoring, Privileged EXEC Mode for all commands.

Question 14

Configuration Mode and Subconfiguration Modes

Answer 14

Modes for configuration—Global Configuration Mode, Line Configuration Mode, Interface Configuration Mode.

Question 15

Navigation Between IOS Modes

Answer 15

Moving between different command modes in the Cisco IOS, e.g., Privileged EXEC Mode and Global Configuration Mode.

Question 16

Navigation Between IOS Modes (Cont.)

Answer 16

Continuing moving between modes, including Subconfiguration Modes and returning to higher-level modes.

Question 17

Operating System (OS)

Answer 17

The software that controls and manages hardware resources of a computer system or network device.

Question 18

CLI (Command Line Interface)

Answer 18

A text-based interface used for interacting with an operating system or software by typing commands.

Question 19

GUI (Graphical User Interface)

Answer 19

An interface that allows users to interact with software and devices using graphical elements like icons and menus.

Question 20

Console

Answer 20

A physical port on a networking device used for local management and configuration.

Question 21

Shell

Answer 21

The user interface of an operating system that provides access to its services and functionalities.

Question 22

Kernel

Answer 22

The core part of an operating system that manages memory, CPU, and other hardware resources.

Question 23

Hardware

Answer 23

Physical components of a computer or networking device, such as processors, memory, and interfaces.

Question 24

Secure Shell (SSH)

Answer 24

A cryptographic network protocol used to securely access and manage network devices remotely.

Question 25

Telnet

Answer 25

A network protocol used for remote access to network devices, but it's less secure compared to SSH.

Question 26

Terminal Emulation Programs

Answer 26

Software that enables a computer to emulate a physical terminal, allowing remote access to devices using text-based commands.

Question 27

User EXEC Mode

Answer 27

A command mode in Cisco IOS that provides basic monitoring commands to users.

Question 28

Privileged EXEC Mode

Answer 28

A command mode in Cisco IOS that allows access to all commands and configurations.

Question 29

Global Configuration Mode

Answer 29

A Cisco IOS mode for configuring general device settings.

Question 30

Interface Configuration Mode

Answer 30

A Cisco IOS mode for configuring specific interface settings.

Question 31

Enable Secret

Answer 31

A command used to set a password for privileged EXEC mode, which is more secure than the "enable" password.

Question 32

VTY Line

Answer 32

A virtual terminal line that enables remote access to network devices via Telnet or SSH.

Question 33

Command Syntax

Answer 33

The structure and rules that define how commands should be written and used in a command-line interface.

Question 34

Argument

Answer 34

A value or variable provided by the user as part of a command in a command-line interface.

Question 35

Banner MOTD

Answer 35

A message displayed to users when they log in to a networking device, often used for legal notifications or warnings.

Question 36

Startup-Config

Answer 36

A configuration file stored in non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) that is used to restore settings after a device restarts.

Question 37

Running-Config

Answer 37

The current configuration file stored in volatile RAM, reflecting the device's current settings.

Question 38

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

Answer 38

A protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network.

Question 39

Switch Virtual Interface (SVI)

Answer 39

A virtual interface on a switch that is associated with a VLAN and allows remote management using an IP address.

Question 40

IPConfig

Answer 40

A command-line tool in Windows used to display the IP configuration settings of a network interface.

Question 41

Show IP Interface Brie

Answer 41

A command used in Cisco IOS to display a brief summary of IP addresses assigned to interfaces.

Question 42

Reload

Answer 42

A command used in Cisco IOS to restart a device, causing it to reload its configuration.

Question 43

Erase Startup-Config

Answer 43

A command used in Cisco IOS to delete the startup-config file from NVRAM.

Question 44

Command Shortening

Answer 44

Using abbreviations for commands or keywords to expedite command entry.