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What is the term used to indicate a variation of delay?
latency
serialization delay
speed mismatch
jitter
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*jitter

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A network engineer performs a ping test and receives a value that shows the time it takes for a packet to travel from a source to a destination device and return. Which term describes the value?

jitter
latency
priority
bandwidth

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*latency

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What role do network devices play in the IntServ QoS model?

Network devices ensure that resources are available before traffic is allowed to be sent by a host through the network.
Network devices provide a best-effort approach to forwarding traffic.
Network devices are configured to service multiple classes of traffic and handle traffic as it may arrive.
Network devices use QoS on a hop-by-hop basis to provide excellent scalability.

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*Network devices ensure that resources are available before traffic is allowed to be sent by a host through the network.

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Which device would be classified as a trusted endpoint?

switch
router
firewall
IP phone

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*IP phone

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What is the benefit of deploying Layer 3 QoS marking across an enterprise network?

Layer 3 marking can carry the QoS information end-to-end.
Layer 3 marking can carry QoS information on switches that are not IP aware.
Layer 3 marking can be carried in the 802.1Q fields.
Layer 3 marking can be used to carry non-IP traffic.

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*Layer 3 marking can carry the QoS information end-to-end.

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What is the function of a QoS trust boundary?

A trust boundary identifies the location where traffic cannot be remarked.
A trust boundary only allows traffic to enter if it has previously been marked.
A trust boundary identifies which devices trust the marking on packets that enter a network.
A trust boundary only allows traffic from trusted endpoints to enter the network.

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*A trust boundary identifies which devices trust the marking on packets that enter a network.

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What are two approaches to prevent packet loss due to congestion on an interface? (Choose two.)

Decrease buffer space.
Disable queuing mechanisms.
Drop lower-priority packets.
Prevent bursts of traffic.
Increase link capacity.
A
  • Drop lower-priority packets.

* Increase link capacity.

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What configuration scenario would offer the most protection to SNMP get and set messages?

SNMPv2 for in-band management with read-write community strings
SNMPv1 with out-of-band management in a private subnet
SNMPv3 configured with the auth security level
SNMP community strings

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*SNMPv3 configured with the auth security level

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Refer to the exhibit. The network administrator enters these commands into the R1 router:

R1# copy running-config tftp
Address or name of remote host [ ]?

When the router prompts for an address or remote host name, what IP address should the administrator enter at the prompt?

  1. 168.9.254
  2. 168.10.2
  3. 168.11.252
  4. 168.11.254
  5. 168.10.1
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*192.168.11.252

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The command ntp server 10.1.1.1 is issued on a router. What impact does this command have?

determines which server to send system log files to
synchronizes the system clock with the time source with IP address 10.1.1.1
identifies the server on which to store backup configurations
ensures that all logging will have a time stamp associated with it

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*synchronizes the system clock with the time source with IP address 10.1.1.1

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As the network administrator you have been asked to implement EtherChannel on the corporate network. What does this configuration consist of?

providing redundant links that dynamically block or forward traffic
grouping two devices to share a virtual IP address
grouping multiple physical ports to increase bandwidth between two switches
providing redundant devices to allow traffic to flow in the event of device failure

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*grouping multiple physical ports to increase bandwidth between two switches

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What is a definition of a two-tier LAN network design?

access and core layers collapsed into one tier, and the distribution layer on a separate tier
distribution and core layers collapsed into one tier, and the access layer on a separate tier
access, distribution, and core layers collapsed into one tier, with a separate backbone layer
access and distribution layers collapsed into one tier, and the core layer on a separate tier

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*distribution and core layers collapsed into one tier, and the access layer on a separate tier

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What are two reasons to create a network baseline? (Choose two.)

to select a routing protocol
to determine what kind of equipment to implement
to design a network according to a proper model
to identify future abnormal network behavior
to evaluate security vulnerabilities in the network
to determine if the network can deliver the required policies

A
  • to identify future abnormal network behavior

* to determine if the network can deliver the required policies

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A computer can access devices on the same network but cannot access devices on other networks. What is the probable cause of this problem?

The computer has an incorrect subnet mask.
The computer has an invalid default gateway address.
The cable is not connected properly to the NIC.
The computer has an invalid IP address.
Explanation: The default gateway is the addres

A

*The computer has an invalid default gateway address.

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In which step of gathering symptoms does the network engineer determine if the problem is at the core, distribution, or access layer of the network?

Gather information.
Narrow the scope.
Document the symptoms.
Determine ownership.
Determine the symptoms.
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*Narrow the scope.

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A network administrator is deploying QoS with the ability to provide a special queue for voice traffic so that voice traffic is forwarded before network traffic in other queues. Which queuing method would be the best choice?

LLQ
CBWFQ
WFQ
FIFO

A

*LLQ

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What are two characteristics of voice traffic? (Choose two.)

Voice traffic latency should not exceed 150 ms.
Voice traffic is unpredictable and inconsistent.
Voice traffic requires at least 384 kbs of bandwidth.
Voice traffic consumes lots of network resources.
Dropped voice packets are not retransmitted.

A
  • Voice traffic latency should not exceed 150 ms.

* Dropped voice packets are not retransmitted.

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Which type of network traffic cannot be managed using congestion avoidance tools?

TCP
ICMP
IP
UDP

A

*UDP

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When QoS is implemented in a converged network, which two factors can be controlled to improve network performance for real-time traffic? (Choose two.)

delay
packet addressing
jitter
packet routing
link speed
A
  • delay

* jitter

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An administrator wants to replace the configuration file on a Cisco router by loading a new configuration file from a TFTP server. What two things does the administrator need to know before performing this task? (Choose two.)

name of the configuration file that is currently stored on the router
configuration register value
name of the configuration file that is stored on the TFTP server
router IP address
TFTP server IP address

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  • name of the configuration file that is stored on the TFTP server
  • TFTP server IP address
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Refer to the exhibit. Which of the three Cisco IOS images shown will load into RAM?

The router selects an image depending on the boot system command in the configuration.
The router selects an image depending on the value of the configuration register.
The router selects the third Cisco IOS image because it is the most recent IOS image.
The router selects the third Cisco IOS image because it contains the advipservicesk9 image.
The router selects the second Cisco IOS image because it is the smallest IOS image.

A

*The router selects an image depending on the boot system command in the configuration.

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Refer to the exhibit. What two types of devices are connected to R1? (Choose two.)

switch
hub
router
repeater
Source Route Bridge
A
  • switch

* router

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What are three functions provided by the syslog service? (Choose three.)

to select the type of logging information that is captured
to periodically poll agents for data
to provide statistics on packets that are flowing through a Cisco device
to provide traffic analysis
to gather logging information for monitoring and troubleshooting
to specify the destinations of captured messages

A
  • to select the type of logging information that is captured
  • to gather logging information for monitoring and troubleshooting
  • to specify the destinations of captured messages
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What is the function of the MIB element as part of a network management system?

to collect data from SNMP agents
to send and retrieve network management information
to change configurations on SNMP agents
to store data about a device

A

*to store data about a device

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What network design would contain the scope of disruptions on a network should a failure occur?

the reduction in the number of redundant devices and connections in the network core
the installation of only enterprise class equipment throughout the network
the deployment of distribution layer switches in pairs and the division of access layer switch connections between them
the configuration of all access layer devices to share a single gateway

A

*the deployment of distribution layer switches in pairs and the division of access layer switch connections between them

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Which action should be taken when planning for redundancy on a hierarchical network design?

add alternate physical paths for data to traverse the network
continually purchase backup equipment for the network
implement STP portfast between the switches on the network
immediately replace a non-functioning module, service or device on a network

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*add alternate physical paths for data to traverse the network

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What are two benefits of extending access layer connectivity to users through a wireless medium? (Choose two.)

increased flexibility
increased network management options
decreased number of critical points of failure
reduced costs
increased bandwidth availability
A
  • increased flexibility

* reduced costs

28
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What is a basic function of the Cisco Borderless Architecture access layer?

aggregates Layer 2 broadcast domains
provides access to the user
aggregates Layer 3 routing boundaries
provides fault isolation

A

provides access to the user*

29
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Which characteristic would most influence a network design engineer to select a multilayer switch over a Layer 2 switch?

ability to have multiple forwarding paths through the switched network based on VLAN number(s)
ability to build a routing table
ability to provide power to directly-attached devices and the switch itself
ability to aggregate multiple ports for maximum data throughput

A

*ability to build a routing table

30
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Refer to the exhibit. Why are routers R1 and R2 not able to establish an OSPF adjacency?​

The serial interfaces are not in the same area.
The process numbers are not the same in both routers.
A backbone router cannot establish an adjacency with an ABR router.
The router ID values are not the same in both routers.

A

*The serial interfaces are not in the same area.

31
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When is the most appropriate time to measure network operations to establish a network performance baseline?

whenever high network use is detected, so that how the network performs under stress can be monitored
during quiet vacation periods, so that the level of non-data traffic can be determined
at the same time each day across a set period of average working days, so that typical traffic patterns can be established
at random times during a 10 week period, so that abnormal traffic levels can be detected

A

*at the same time each day across a set period of average working days, so that typical traffic patterns can be established

32
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Refer to the exhibit. A user has configured a NIC on the PC as shown but finds that the PC is unable to access the Internet. What is the problem?

The preferred DNS address is incorrect.
The default gateway address is incorrect.
The settings were not validated upon exit.
There should not be an alternate DNS server.

A
  • The default gateway address is incorrect.
33
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Refer to the exhibit. A network engineer configured an ACL preventing Telnet and HTTP access to the HQ web server from guest users in the Branch LAN. The address of the web server is 192.168.1.10 and all guest users are assigned addresses in the 192.168.10.0/24 network. After implementing the ACL, no one can access any of the HQ servers. What is the problem?

Inbound ACLs must be routed before they are processed.
The ACL is implicitly denying access to all the servers.
Named ACLs require the use of port numbers.
The ACL is applied to the interface using the wrong direction.
Explanation: Both named and numbered ACLs have an implicit deny ACE at the end of the list. This implicit deny blocks all traffic.

  1. Refer to the exhibit. A network administrator has configured OSPFv2 on the two Cisco routers as shown. PC1 is unable to connect to PC2. What should the administrator do first when troubleshooting the OSPFv2 implementation?

Disconnect the serial link between router R1 and R2.
Turn off OSPFv2.
Implement the network 192.168.255.0 0.0.0.3 area 0 command on router R1.
Test Layer 3 connectivity between the directly connected routers.

A

*Test Layer 3 connectivity between the directly connected routers.

34
Q

What type of traffic is described as requiring latency to be no more than 150 milliseconds (ms)?

voice
video
data

A

*voice

35
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A network manager wants to add a time to log messages so that there is record of when the message was generated. What command should the administrator use on a Cisco router?

show cdp interface
ntp server 10.10.14.9
service timestamps log datetime
clock timezone PST -7

A

service timestamps log datetime

36
Q

allows intelligent traffic load sharing by using all network resources

A

flexibility

37
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allows seamless network expansion and integrated service enablement on an on-demand basis

A

modularity

38
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facilitates understanding the role of each device at every tier, simplifies, deployment, operation, management, and reduces fault domains at every tier

A

hierarchical

39
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satisfies understanding the role of each device at every tier, simplifies deployment, operation management, and reduces fault domains at every tier

A

resiliency

40
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access layer

A
  • provides the network edge

* provides network access to the user

41
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distribution layer

A
  • implements network access policy

* establishes layer 3 routing boundaries

42
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core layer

A
  • provides high speed backbone connectivity

* functions as an aggregator for all the campus blocks

43
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What are two characteristics of the best-effort QoS model? (Choose two.)

It allows end hosts to signal their QoS needs to the network.
It uses a connection-oriented approach with QoS.
It provides preferential treatment for voice packets.
It does not provide a delivery guarantee for packets.
It treats all network packets in the same way.

A
  • It does not provide a delivery guarantee for packets.

* It treats all network packets in the same way.

44
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Why is QoS an important issue in a converged network that combines voice, video, and data communications?

Data communications are sensitive to jitter.
Legacy equipment is unable to transmit voice and video without QoS.
Correct Response
Voice and video communications are more sensitive to latency.
Data communications must be given the first priority.

A

*Voice and video communications are more sensitive to latency.

45
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A network administrator configures a router with the command sequence:

R1(config)# boot system tftp://c1900-universalk9-mz.SPA.152-4.M3.bin
R1(config)# boot system rom
What is the effect of the command sequence?

On next reboot, the router will load the IOS image from ROM.
The router will search and load a valid IOS image in the sequence of flash, TFTP, and ROM.
The router will copy the IOS image from the TFTP server and then reboot the system.
The router will load IOS from the TFTP server. If the image fails to load, it will load the IOS image from ROM.

A

*The router will load IOS from the TFTP server. If the image fails to load, it will load the IOS image from ROM.

46
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Which statement describes SNMP operation?

An SNMP agent that resides on a managed device collects information about the device and stores that information remotely in the MIB that is located on the NMS.​
A set request is used by the NMS to change configuration variables in the agent device.
An NMS periodically polls the SNMP agents that are residing on managed devices by using traps to query the devices for data.​
A get request is used by the SNMP agent to query the device for data.​

A

*A set request is used by the NMS to change configuration variables in the agent device.

47
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Refer to the exhibit. A network administrator issues the show lldp neighbors command on a switch. What are two conclusions that can be drawn? (Choose two.)

Dev1 is connected to interface Fa0/5 of S1.
Dev1 is a switch with mixed types of interfaces.
Dev2 is a switch.
Dev1 is connected to interface Fa0/4 of Dev2.
S1 has only two interfaces.

A
  • Dev1 is connected to interface Fa0/5 of S1.

* Dev2 is a switch.

48
Q

What are the three layers of the switch hierarchical design model? (Choose three.)

distribution
network access
data link
enterprise
access
core
A
  • distribution
  • access
  • core
49
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Refer to the exhibit. Which devices exist in the failure domain when switch S3 loses power?

S4 and PC_2
PC_3 and PC_2
PC_3 and AP_2
S1 and S4
AP_2 and AP_1
A

*PC_3 and AP_2

50
Q

A network designer is considering whether to implement a switch block on the company network. What is the primary advantage of deploying a switch block?

This is network application software that prevents the failure of a single network device.
The failure of a switch block will not impact all end users.
This is a security feature that is available on all new Catalyst switches.
A single core router provides all the routing between VLANs.

A

*The failure of a switch block will not impact all end users.

51
Q

Which troubleshooting tool would a network administrator use to check the Layer 2 header of frames that are leaving a particular host?

knowledge base
protocol analyzer
CiscoView
baselining tool

A

*protocol analyzer

52
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Refer to the exhibit. R1 and R3 are connected to each other via the local serial 0/0/0 interface. Why are they not forming an adjacency?

They have different routing processes.
They have different router IDs.
They are in different subnets.
The connecting interfaces are configured as passive.

A

*They are in different subnets.

53
Q

What type of traffic is described as not resilient to loss?

data
video
voice

A

*video

54
Q

A network manager wants lists the contents of flash. What command should the administrator use on a Cisco router?

show file systems
dir
lldp enable
service timestamps log datetime

A

*dir

55
Q

Voice packets are being received in a continuous stream by an IP phone, but because of network congestion the delay between each packet varies and is causing broken conversations. What term describes the cause of this condition?

buffering
latency
queuing
jitter

A

*jitter

56
Q

A user is unable to reach the website when typing http://www.cisco.com in a web browser, but can reach the same site by typinghttp://72.163.4.161 . What is the issue?

DHCP
DNS
Default Gateway
TCP/IP Protocol stack

A

*DNS

57
Q

What type of traffic is described as tending to be unpredictable, inconsistent, and bursty?

Audio
Video
Data
Voice

A

*Video

58
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A network manager wants to determine the size of the Cisco IOS image file on the networking device. What command should the administrator use on a Cisco router?

show flash:0
copy flash: tftp:
config-register 0x2102
confreg 0x2142

A

*show flash:0

59
Q

What is the principle that is applied when a network technician is troubleshooting a network fault by using the divide-and-conquer method?

Testing is performed at Layer 7 and at Layer 1, then at Layers 6 and 2, and so on, working towards the middle of the stack until all layers are verified as operational.
Once it is verified that components in a particular layer are functioning properly, it can then be assumed that components in the layers below it are also functional.
Testing is performed at all layers of the OSI model until a non-functioning component is found.
Once it is verified that a component in a particular layer is functioning properly, testing can then be performed on any other layer.

A

*Once it is verified that components in a particular layer are functioning properly, it can then be assumed that components in the layers below it are also functional.

60
Q

Which queuing algorithm has only a single queue and treats all packets equally?

CBWFQ
FIFO
LLQ
WFQ

A

*FIFO

61
Q

What type of traffic is described as traffic that requires at least 30 Kbps of bandwidth?

voice
data
video

A

*voice

62
Q

What type of traffic is described as being able to tolerate a certain amount of latency, jitter, and loss without any noticeable effects?

voice
video
data

A

*voice

63
Q

A network manager wants to view the amount of available and free memory, the type of file system, and its permissions. What command should the administrator use on a Cisco router?

ntp server 10.10.14.9
lldp enable
clock timezone PST -7
show file systems

A

*show file systems

64
Q

What type of traffic is described as requiring latency to be no more than 400 milliseconds (ms)?

voice
data
video

A

*video

65
Q

What type of traffic is described as consisting of traffic that requires a higher priority if interactive?

data
voice
video

A

*data

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