Basic Switch Config

What three main components are required to begin configuring a Cisco switch via console?

• A Cisco switch, an Ethernet cable, and a web browser.

• A Cisco switch, terminal software, and a console cable.

• A Cisco switch, a router, and an SSH client.

• A Cisco switch, a power supply, and a network hub.

Which two methods can be used to identify the correct COM port for a console cable connection on a Windows computer?

• Using the ipconfig command in Command Prompt or checking Network Connections.

• Typing 'mode' in PowerShell or checking Device Manager under Ports (COM & LPT).

• Running 'ping localhost' or inspecting the system tray icons.

• Checking the BIOS settings or running a network diagnostic tool.

After a Cisco switch boots up and prompts for initial configuration, what is the recommended response to avoid using the setup wizard?

• Press 'Y' for Yes to start the wizard.

• Press 'N' for No and then Enter.

• Type 'setup' and press Enter.

• Restart the switch.

What is the primary purpose of applying the 'logging synchronous' command on console and VTY lines?

• To enable real-time logging to a remote syslog server.

• To prevent log messages from interrupting command input on the console.

• To synchronize the switch's clock with an NTP server.

• To encrypt all log messages for security.

Which VLANs were configured and named "PC_Net", "Servers", and "MGMT" respectively?

• VLAN 10 (PC_Net), VLAN 20 (Servers), VLAN 30 (MGMT)

• VLAN 1 (PC_Net), VLAN 10 (Servers), VLAN 20 (MGMT)

• VLAN 10 (Servers), VLAN 20 (PC_Net), VLAN 30 (MGMT)

• VLAN 1 (MGMT), VLAN 10 (PC_Net), VLAN 20 (Servers)

When managing a network device, what is the primary method used on older switches like the 3750, as demonstrated in the video, when a dedicated out-of-band management port is unavailable?

• Connecting directly via a console cable for all management tasks.

• Utilizing an out-of-band management port on the back of the switch.

• Assigning an IP address to an interface VLAN to serve as the management interface.

• Configuring a loopback interface for remote access.

What is the key difference in configuring a default route for management on a switch with a dedicated out-of-band management interface (like a newer 9300) versus a switch using an interface VLAN for management (like the 3750)?

• The 9300 uses `ip default-gateway`, while the 3750 uses `ip route`.

• The 9300 uses `ip route vrf mgmt`, while the 3750 uses `ip default-gateway`.

• Both use `ip default-gateway`, but the IP address format differs.

• The 9300 requires a static route, while the 3750 uses dynamic routing protocols.

To allow only specific VLANs (10, 20, and 30) to traverse a trunk port on a switch, which command is used?

• switchport trunk native vlan 10,20,30

• switchport mode trunk

• switchport trunk allowed vlan 10,20,30

• switchport access vlan 10,20,30

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What IP address was assigned to VLAN 30 on the switch?

• 10.3.30.1

• 10.3.30.2

• 10.3.30.254

• 10.3.30.255