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Cisco Practice Test

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Effective reading and writing skills are important in the field of Internetworking Technologies because they:

a)

help professionals communicate technical information clearly and understand complex documentation.

b)

are only needed for programming tasks.

c)

are not relevant to network troubleshooting.

d)

are mainly used for artistic purposes.

2.

The components required for network and Internet communications include:

a)

hardware, software, protocols, and data transmission media

b)

only hardware and software

c)

only protocols and data transmission media

d)

only software and data transmission media

3.

Select the correct components required to meet a given network specification. Which of the following lists includes at least three essential network components?

a)

Router, Switch, Network Cable

b)

Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

c)

Printer, Scanner, Projector

d)

Speaker, Microphone, Webcam

4.

The purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models and their associated protocols is to:

a)

Standardize network communication and ensure interoperability between different systems.

b)

Provide only physical connectivity between devices.

c)

Encrypt all data transmitted over the network by default.

d)

Limit network access to a single protocol.

5.

The path between two hosts across a network is influenced by which of the following factors?

a)

Routing algorithms, network topology, and link costs

b)

Only the physical distance between hosts

c)

The operating system of the hosts

d)

The color of network cables

6.

Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts.

a)

Use Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors and appropriate switch ports.

b)

Use HDMI cables with USB connectors and audio ports.

c)

Use fiber optic cables with VGA connectors and serial ports.

d)

Use coaxial cables with PS/2 connectors and parallel ports.

7.

Which of the following lists the correct steps to perform, save, and verify initial switch configuration, including switched virtual interfaces (SVI) and default gateway?

a)

Configure the switch, assign SVI, set default gateway, save configuration, verify settings.

b)

Assign SVI, verify settings, configure switch, set default gateway, save configuration.

c)

Set default gateway, configure switch, assign SVI, verify settings, save configuration.

d)

Verify settings, configure switch, assign SVI, set default gateway, save configuration.

8.

The OSI model has 7 layers. Which layer is responsible for choosing the best path for data to travel through the network?

a)

Physical

b)

Data Link

c)

Network

d)

Transport

9.

What is the main job of the Transport layer in the TCP/IP model?

a)

Sends data as light or electricity

b)

Makes sure data arrives correctly

c)

Changes data into pictures and text

d)

Translating web page code

10.

The Application layer of the OSI model includes protocols like HTTP and FTP.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The OSI model has layers that each do a special job. Which layer is responsible for turning 1s and 0s into signals that travel over the cable or fiber?

a)

Network

b)

Physical

c)

Data Link

d)

Transport

12.

If two computers on the same LAN send data to each other, which devices forward the data?

a)

Router only

b)

Switch

c)

Firewall

d)

ISP modem

13.

Which part of a computer lets it connect to the network and send or receive data?

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

Network Interface Card (NIC)

d)

Firewall

14.

When a host sends data to a computer in another city, which device decides the path through the network?

a)

Switch

b)

Access Point

c)

Hub

d)

Router

15.

Which copper cable type is most commonly used in modern LANs?

a)

UTP

b)

Coaxial

c)

STP

d)

Fiber-optic

16.

Which type of connector is typically used on Ethernet cables?

a)

LC

b)

SC

c)

ST

d)

RJ-45

17.

Which type of cable is usually chosen for fast connections between buildings that are far apart?

a)

UTP

b)

Fiber-optic

c)

Coaxial

d)

Wireless LAN

18.

The color order of wires inside an Ethernet connector must follow T568A or T568B standards because:

a)

It looks better

b)

It keeps costs low

19.

Which of the following is true about why network cables are twisted?

a)

It makes the cable easier to bend

b)

It makes the cable more expensive

c)

Devices expect signals on the correct pins

d)

It keeps the wires cooler

20.

Which of the following can cause poor network performance if installed incorrectly?

a)

Loose RJ-45 connectors

b)

Exceeding UTP length limits

c)

Using twisted pairs in proper order

d)

Bending fiber cables too sharply

21.

A default gateway on a switch allows the switch to communicate outside its own network.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

A switched virtual interface (SVI) on a switch is mainly used to:

a)

Give the switch an IP address for management

b)

Provide a physical connection for end devices

c)

Power devices over Ethernet

d)

Increase the switch’s speed

23.

A technician reads a label that says “Cat 6 – 23 AWG – 350 MHz.” What does the “Cat” in Cat 6 cable tell you?

a)

The color of the cable

b)

The cable’s performance level

c)

The size of the connector

d)

The brand of the cable

24.

A short written network diagram shows a PC → Switch → Router → Internet. Which device connects the LAN to the outside world?

a)

Switch

b)

Access Point

c)

Patch Panel

d)

Router

25.

Which device connects multiple computers in the same network and sends data only to the correct device using MAC addresses?

a)

Router

b)

NIC

c)

Switch

d)

A computer

26.

What role does a network interface card (NIC) play in a computer?

a)

Stores the operating system

b)

Acts as a firewall

c)

Serves as a backup power supply

d)

Converts data into signals for the network

27.

Which type of cable is most commonly used to connect classroom computers to the school network?

a)

Coaxial cable

b)

UTP Ethernet cable

c)

Fiber-optic cable

d)

USB cable

28.

Which factors should be considered when selecting cabling for a new network?

a)

A. Distance between devices

b)

B. Cable color preferences

c)

C. Speed (bandwidth) needed

d)

D. Cost of cable