Module 1 - Basic Device Configuration

Question 1

Which tasks can be accomplished by using the command history feature? (Choose two.)

Save command lines in a log file for future reference.

Set the command history buffer size.

Recall previously entered commands.

Recall up to 15 command lines by default.

View a list of commands entered in a previous session.

Answer 1

Set the command history buffer size.

Recall previously entered commands.

Topic 1.5.0 - The history command allows you to view and reuse previously entered commands stored in the buffer. It is also used to manage the of the buffer.

Question 2

Which statement describes the system LED operation on Cisco Catalyst switches? (Choose two.)

If the LED is blinking amber, the switch is performing POST.

If the LED is amber, the system is receiving power but it is not functioning properly.

If the LED is amber, the system is not powered on.

If the LED is blinking green, the system is operating normally.

Answer 2

If the LED is amber, the system is receiving power but it is not functioning properly.

If the LED is blinking green, the system is operating normally.

Topic 1.1.0 - The system LED shows whether the system is receiving power and is functioning properly. If the LED is off, the system is not powered on. If the LED is green, the system is operating normally. If the LED is amber, the system is receiving power but is not functioning properly.

Question 3

What type of Ethernet cable would be used to connect one switch to another switch when neither switch supports the auto-MDIX feature?

Coaxial
Crossover
Rollover
Straight-through

Answer 3

Crossover

Topic 1.2.0 - A straight-through cable can be used to connect a computer or a router to a switch. A rollover cable can be used to access a router or switch console line. A coaxial cable is not used any longer in Ethernet networks, but can be found in video connections. A crossover cable can be used to connect a switch to a switch, a computer to a computer, and a router to a router.

Question 4

What advantage does SSH offer over Telnet?

Username and password authentication

More connection lines

Connection-oriented services

Encryption

Answer 4

Encryption

Topic 1.3.0 - Both Telnet and SSH are used to remotely connect to a network device for management tasks. However, Telnet uses plaintext communications, whereas SSH provides security for remote connections by providing encryption of all transmitted data between devices.

Question 5

A network administrator has configured VLAN 99 as the management VLAN and has configured it with an IP address and subnet mask. The administrator issues the show interface vlan 99 command and notices that the line protocol is down. Which action can change the state of the line protocol to up?

Configure a default gateway.

Configure a transport input method on the vty lines.

Connect a host to an interface associated with VLAN 99.

Remove all access ports from VLAN 99.

Answer 5

Connect a host to an interface associated with VLAN 99.

Topic 1.1.0 - Once an SVI is configured with an IP address and subnet mask, it can be used for remote management. An SVI interface will be active when the SVI VLAN has an active port associated with it.

Question 6

Which statement describes SVIs?

Creating an SVI automatically creates an associated VLAN.

A default SVI is created for VLAN 1 for switch administration.

An SVI is created automatically for each VLAN on a multilayer switch.

An SVI can only be created for the management VLAN.

Answer 6

A default SVI is created for VLAN 1 for switch administration.

Topic 1.1.0 - To allow for remote switch administration, an SVI is created by default for
VLAN 1.

Question 7

Which prompt is displayed when a network administrator successfully accesses the boot loader on a switch to recover from a system crash?

System:
Switch:
System#
Switch#

Answer 7

Switch:

Topic 1.1.0 - The boot loader provides access into the switch if the operating system cannot be used because of missing or damaged system files. After some steps have been completed, the boot loader can be accessed through a console connection,
through the switch: prompt.

Question 8

Which router bootup sequence is correct?

1 - perform the POST and load the bootstrap program
2 - locate and load the Cisco IOS software
3 - locate and load the startup configuration file or enter setup mode

1 - perform the POST and load the startup configuration file
2 - locate and load the bootstrap program
3 - locate and load the Cisco IOS software

1 - perform the POST and load the bootstrap program
2 - locate and load the startup configuration file or enter setup mode
3 - locate and load the Cisco IOS software

1 - perform the POST and load the Cisco IOS software
2 - locate and load the startup configuration file or enter setup mode
3 - locate and load the bootstrap program

Answer 8

1 - perform the POST and load the bootstrap program
2 - locate and load the Cisco IOS software
3 - locate and load the startup configuration file or enter setup mode

Topic 1.1.0 - When a router is powered on, it undergoes a POST to verify that the hardware is functional, after which it proceeds by locating and loading the Cisco IOS software and then loading the startup configuration file if one is present.

Question 9

What is the first action in the boot sequence when a switch is powered on?

Low-level CPU initialization

Load the default Cisco IOS software

Load a power-on self-test program

Load boot loader software

Answer 9

Load a power-on self-test program

Topic 1.1.0 - The first action to take place when a switch is powered on is the POST or power-on self-test. POST performs tests on the CPU, memory, and flash in preparation for loading the boot loader.

Question 10

What must an administrator have in order to reset a lost password on a router?

A TFTP server
Physical access to the router
Access to another router
A crossover cable

Answer 10

Physical access to the router

Topic 1.4.0 - Console access to the device through a terminal or terminal emulator software on a PC is required for password recovery.

Question 11

When configuring a switch for SSH access, what other command that is associated with the login local command is required to be entered on the switch?

username username secret secret

enable secret password

login block-for seconds attempts number within seconds

password password

Answer 11

username username secret secret

Topic 1.3.0 - The login local command designates that the local username database is used to authenticate interfaces such as console or vty.

Question 12

Which command will provide information about the status of all interfaces including the number of giants, runts, and collisions on the interface?

show ip interface brief
show history
show running-config
show interfaces

Answer 12

show interfaces

Topic 1.2.0 - The show interfaces command is the most comprehensive in providing information about interfaces. The show ip interface brief command does not provide information on giants, runts, or collisions. The show history command provides a history of the commands that are used. The show running-config command will show configuration information, but not status information.