Chapter 2 Basic Switch and End Device Configuration

Question 1

Which statement is true about the running configuration file in a Cisco IOS device?

A - It is automatically saved when the router reboots
B - it is stored in NVRAM
C - it should be deleted using the ‘erase running-config’ command
D - it affects the operation of the device immediately when modified

Answer 1

It affects the operation of the device immediately when modified // As soon as configuration commands are entered into a router, they modify the device immediately. Running configuration files cannot be deleted nor are they saved automatically.

Question 2

Which two statements are true regarding the user EXEC mode? (kies er 2)

• Interfaces and routing protocols can be configured
• The device prompt for this mode ends with the “>” symbol
• Only some aspects of the router configuration can be viewed
• All router commands are available
• Global configuration mode can be accessed by entering the ‘enable’ command

Answer 2

The device prompt for this mode ends with the “>” symbol en only some aspects of the router configuration can be viewed // User EXEC mode limits access to some ‘show’ and ‘debug’ commands. It is the first level of user interface encountered when configuring a router and is intended for investigation of certain functions of the device. The User EXEC prompt is identified with the “>” symbol.

Question 3

Which type of access is secured on a Cisco router or switch with the enable secret command?

A - virtual terminal
B - console line
C - AUX port
D - privileged EXEC

Answer 3

Privileged EXEC // The ‘enable secret’ command secures access to the privileged EXEC mode of a Cisco router or switch.

Question 4

What is the default SVI on a Cisco switch?

A - VLAN99
B - VLAN999
C - VLAN1
D - VLAN100

Answer 4

VLAN1 // Layer 2 switches use switch virtual interfaces (SVI’s) to provide a means for remote access over IP. The default SVI on a Cisco switch is VLAN1.