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452-530 (78 pt. 2) CISCO CCNA 1 exam preparation

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are two characteristics of the application layer of the TCP/IP model? (Choose two.)

a)

the establishing of window size

b)

the creation and maintenance of dialogue between source and destination applications

c)

responsibility for logical addressing

d)

responsibility for physical addressing

e)

closest to the end user

2.

Which three services are provided by the AAA framework? (Choose three.)

a)

authentication

b)

authorization

c)

autoconfiguration

d)

automation

e)

accounting

3.

Which command will block login attempts on RouterA for a period of 30 seconds if there are 2 failed login attempts within 10 seconds?

a)

RouterA(config)# login block-for 30 attempts 10 within 2

b)

RouterA(config)# login block-for 30 attempts 2 within 10

c)

RouterA(config)# login block-for 10 attempts 2 within 30

d)

RouterA(config)# login block-for 2 attempts 30 within 10

4.

A network technician is investigating network connectivity from a PC to a remote host with the address 10.1.1.5. Which command, when issued on a Windows PC, will display the path to the remote host?

a)

traceroute 10.1.1.5

b)

tracert 10.1.1.5

c)

trace 10.1.1.5

d)

ping 10.1.1.5

5.

Which element of scaling a network involves identifying the physical and logical topologies?

a)

device inventory

b)

network documentation

c)

cost analysis

d)

traffic analysis

6.

Which factor must be considered when selecting network devices?

a)

elasticity

b)

color

c)

console connections

d)

cost

7.

Which two traffic types require delay sensitive delivery? (Choose two.)

a)

FTP

b)

web

c)

email

d)

voice

e)

video

8.

What information about a Cisco router can be verified using the show version command?

a)

the administrative distance used to reach networks

b)

the routing protocol version that is enabled

c)

the value of the configuration register

d)

the operational status of serial interfaces

9.

Which command must be used after assigning an IP address to an interface to make it active?

a)

activate

b)

enable interface

c)

up

d)

switchport enable

e)

no shutdown

10.

Why would a technician enter the command copy startup-config running-config?

a)

to save an active configuration to NVRAM

b)

to remove all configurations from the switch

c)

to copy an existing configuration into RAM

d)

to make a changed configuration the new startup configuration

11.

Which password is used to protect access to privileged EXEC mode?

a)

Username password

b)

VTY password

c)

Enable password / enable secret

d)

Console password

e)

Auxiliary line password

12.

What is the primary role of an access point in a network?

a)

To resolve hostnames to IP addresses

b)

To provide wireless connectivity to end devices

c)

To inspect traffic for malicious patterns

d)

To assign static IP addresses

e)

To forward packets between networks

13.

What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?

a)

an intranet

b)

the Internet

c)

an extranet

d)

a local area network

14.

Which device operates primarily at Layer 2 of the OSI model and forwards frames based on MAC addresses?

a)

Router

b)

Switch

c)

Gateway

d)

Firewall

e)

Hub

15.

Given a /32 Global Routing Prefix and a /64 prefix, how many bits would be allocated for the Subnet ID?

a)

48

b)

8

c)

16

d)

64

e)

32

16.

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for logical addressing and routing?

a)

Application

b)

Network

c)

Transport

d)

Session

e)

Data Link

17.

What three requirements are defined by the protocols used in network communcations to allow message transmission across a network? (Choose three.)

a)

connector specifications

b)

media selection

c)

delivery options

d)

message encoding

e)

message size

18.

Which OSI layer uses MAC addresses for communication?

a)

Transport

b)

Physical

c)

Session

d)

Data Link

19.

Which protocol is connectionless and does not provide error recovery?

a)

TCP

b)

SMTP

c)

FTP

d)

UDP

e)

HTTPS

20.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Application layer in the TCP/IP model?

a)

Session management

b)

Providing network services to end users

c)

File transfer services

d)

Physical addressing

e)

Formatting data for transmission

21.

What is the decimal equivalent of 0xC9?

a)

199

b)

201

c)

200

d)

185

22.

Which IPv4 address format was created for ease of use by people and is expressed as 201.192.1.14?

a)

hexadecimal

b)

ASCII

c)

dotted decimal

d)

Binary

23.

Which two statements describe the services provided by the data link layer? (Choose two.)

a)

It manages the access of frames to the network media.

b)

It provides reliable delivery through link establishment and flow control.

c)

It maintains the path between the source and destination devices during the data transmission.

d)

It ensures that application data will be transmitted according to the prioritization.

24.

Which media access control method is used in legacy Ethernet LANs?

a)

Carrier sense multiple access/collusion annoyance

b)

Carrier sense multiple access/collusion detection

c)

Carrier sense multiple access/collusion destruction

d)

Carrier sense multiple access/collusion avoidance

25.

Which three basic parts are common to all frame types supported by the data link layer? (Choose three.)

a)

MTU size

b)

data

c)

trailer

d)

header

e)

CRC

26.

Which duplex communication method is used in WLANs?

a)

Simplex

b)

Full-duplex

c)

Half-duplex

27.

What routing table entry has a next hop address associated with a destination network?

a)

local routes

b)

directly-connected routes

c)

remote routes

d)

C and L source routes

28.

Within a production network, what is the purpose of configuring a switch with a default gateway address?

a)

It provides a next-hop address for all traffic that flows through the switch.

b)

A switch must have a default gateway to be accessible by Telnet and SSH.

c)

Hosts that are connected to the switch can use the switch default gateway address to forward packets to a remote destination.

d)

The default gateway address is used to forward packets originating from the switch to remote networks.

29.

Which three protocols or standards are used at the application layer of the TCP/IP model? (Choose three.)

a)

HTTP

b)

UDP

c)

TCP

d)

GIF

e)

MPEG

30.

Which TCP/IP model layer is closest to the end user?

a)

internet

b)

application

c)

transport

d)

access

e)

network

31.

Which application layer protocol uses message types such as GET, PUT, and POST?

a)

POP3

b)

SMTP

c)

DNS

d)

DHCP

e)

HTTP

32.

True of False? In FTP transactions, an FTP client uses the pull method to download files from an FTP server.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

A wired laser printer is attached to a home computer. That printer has been shared so that other computers on the home network can also use the printer. What networking model is in use?

a)

master-slave

b)

point-to-point

c)

peer-to-peer (P2P)

d)

client-based

34.

On a home network, which device is most likely to provide dynamic IP addressing to clients on the home network?

a)

a DNS server

b)

a dedicated file server

c)

an ISP DHCP server

d)

a home router

35.

Which component is designed to protect against unauthorized communications to and from a computer?

a)

port scanner

b)

security

c)

center

d)

firewall

e)

antivirus

36.

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor steals scientific research data?

a)

disruption of service

b)

information theft

c)

identify theft

d)

data loss or manipulation

37.

What is the role of an IPS?

a)

connecting global threat information to Cisco network security devices

b)

detecting and blocking of attacks in real time

c)

filtering of nefarious websites

d)

authenticating and validating traffic

38.

A network administrator establishes a connection to a switch via SSH. What characteristic uniquely describes the SSH connection?

a)

out-of-band access to a switch through the use of a virtual terminal with password authentication

b)

on-site access to a switch through the use of a directly connected PC and a console cable

c)

remote access to a switch where data is encrypted during the session

d)

remote access to the switch through the use of a telephone dialup connection

e)

direct access to the switch through the use of a terminal emulation program

39.

Which type of network threat is intended to prevent authorized users from accessing resources?

a)

DoS attacks

b)

access attacks

c)

reconnaissance attacks

d)

trust exploitation

40.

Which device is used by other network devices to authenticate and authorize management access?

a)

IPS

b)

AAA Server

c)

ESA/WSA

d)

firewall

41.

A user is redesigning a network for a small company and wants to ensure security at a reasonable price. The user deploys a new application-aware firewall with intrusion detection capabilities on the ISP connection. The user installs a second firewall to separate the company network from the public network. Additionally, the user installs an IPS on the internal network of the company. What approach is the user implementing?

a)

layered

b)

structured

c)

attack based

d)

risk based

42.

Which network design consideration would be more important to a large corporation than to a small business?

a)

Internet router

b)

firewall

c)

low port density switch

d)

redundancy

43.

Which elements are required to scale to a larger network? (Choose two.)

a)

device configurations

b)

windows hosts

c)

network documentation

d)

budget

e)

increased bandwidth

44.

Which command encrypts all plaintext passwords in the configuration file?

a)

service encryption

b)

enable password encrypt

c)

service password-encryption

d)

enable secret

e)

password hidden

45.

Which functionality is provided by DHCP?

a)

automatic assignment of an IP address to each host

b)

translation of IP addresses to domain names

c)

remote switch management

d)

end-to-end connectivity test

46.

Which of the following is the name for all computers connected to a network that participate directly in network communication?

a)

Hosts

b)

Intermediary devices

c)

Copper

d)

Servers

e)

Media

47.

Which function is provided by the Presentation layer of the OSI model?

a)

Data encryption and compression

b)

Path determination

c)

Error detection

d)

Logical addressing

e)

Port numbering

48.

Which type of UTP cable is used to connect a PC to a switch port?

a)

rollover

b)

console

c)

crossover

d)

straight-through

49.

Which connector type is commonly used for Ethernet UTP cables?

a)

RJ-11

b)

BNC

c)

RJ-45

d)

SC

e)

LC

50.

A network administrator is connecting two modern switches using a straight-through cable. The switches are new and have never been configured. Which three statements are correct about the final result of the connection? (Choose three.)

a)

The connection will not be possible unless the administrator changes the cable to a crossover cable.

b)

The link between the switches will work at the fastest speed that is supported by both switches.

c)

If both switches support different speeds, they will each work at their own fastest speed.

d)

The link between switches will work as full-duplex.

e)

The auto-MDIX feature will configure the interfaces eliminating the need for a crossover cable.

51.

What statement describes the function of the Address Resolution Protocol?

a)

ARP is used to discover the MAC address of any host on a different network.

b)

ARP is used to discover the IP address of any host on a different network.

c)

ARP is used to discover the IP address of any host on the local network.

d)

ARP is used to discover the MAC address of any host on the local network.

52.

No guarantee that all packets that are delivered are, in fact, received:

a)

Flow Control

b)

Conversation Multiplexing

c)

Reliable Delivery

d)

Best Effort Delivery

53.

Two students are working on a network design project. One student is doing the drawing, while the other student is writing the proposal. The drawing is finished and the student wants to share the folder that contains the drawing so that the other student can access the file and copy it to a USB drive. Which networking model is being used?

a)

client-based

b)

point-to-point

c)

master-slave

d)

peer-to-peer

54.

What is an example of network communication that uses the client-server model?

a)

A user prints a document by using a printer that is attached to a workstation of a coworker.

b)

A workstation initiates a DNS request when the user types www.cisco.com in the address bar of a web browser.

c)

A user uses eMule to download a file that is shared by a friend after the file location is determined.

d)

A workstation initiates an ARP to find the MAC address of a receiving host.

55.

Sharon, an IT intern at ACME Inc., noticed some strange packets while revising the security logs generated by the firewall. A handful of IP addresses on the internet were sending malformed packets to several different IP addresses, at several different random port numbers inside ACME Inc. What type of attack is described in this scenario?

a)

reconnaissance attack

b)

malware attack

c)

denial of service (DoS) attack

d)

access attack

56.

Angela, an IT staff member at ACME Inc., notices that communication with the company’s web server is very slow. After investigating, she determines that the cause of the slow response is a computer on the internet sending a very large number of malformed web requests to ACME’S web server. What type of attack is described in this scenario?

a)

reconnaissance attack

b)

malware attack

c)

access attack

d)

denial of service (DoS) attack

57.

For security reasons a network administrator needs to ensure that local computers cannot ping each other. Which settings can accomplish this task?

a)

firewall settings

b)

MAC address settings

c)

smartcard settings

d)

file system settings

58.

Jeremiah was browsing the internet from his personal computer when a random website offered a free program to clean his system. After the executable was downloaded and running, the operating system crashed. Crucial operating system related files had been corrupted and Jeremiah’s computer required a full disk format and operating system re-installation. What type of attack is described in this scenario?

a)

denial of service (DoS) attack

b)

reconnaissance attack

c)

access attack

d)

malware attack

59.

Where are Cisco IOS debug output messages sent by default?

a)

vty lines

b)

Syslog server

c)

console line

d)

memory buffers

60.

Which layer of the OSI model defines services to segment and reassemble data for individual communications between end devices?

a)

presentation

b)

transport

c)

application

d)

network

e)

session

61.

What is done to an IP packet before it is transmitted over the physical medium?

a)

It is encapsulated into a TCP segment.

b)

It is tagged with information guaranteeing reliable delivery.

c)

It is segmented into smaller individual pieces.

d)

It is encapsulated in a Layer 2 frame.

62.

What is one advantage of using fiber optic cabling rather than copper cabling?

a)

It is easier to terminate and install than copper cabling.

b)

It is usually cheaper than copper cabling.

c)

It is able to be installed around sharp bends.

d)

It is able to carry signals much farther than copper cabling.

63.

Which is a multicast MAC address?

a)

FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF

b)

01-00-5E-00-00-03

c)

5C-26-0A-4B-19-3E

d)

00-26-0F-4B-00-3E

64.

What property of ARP causes the NICs receiving an ARP request to pass the data portion of the Ethernet frame to the ARP process?

a)

The type field 0x806 appears in the header of the Ethernet frame.

b)

ARP replies are broadcast on the network when a host receives an ARP request.

c)

Entries in an ARP table are time-stamped and are purged after the timeout expires.

d)

The destination MAC address FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF appears in the header of the Ethernet frame.

65.

A manufacturing company subscribes to certain hosted services from its ISP. The services that are required include hosted world wide web, file transfer, and e-mail. Which protocols represent these three key applications? (Choose three.)

a)

DHCP

b)

SMTP

c)

SNMP

d)

FTP

e)

HTTP

66.

What is the role of an IPS?

a)

detecting and blocking of attacks in real time

b)

authenticating and validating traffic

c)

connecting global threat information to Cisco network security devices

d)

filtering of nefarious websites

67.

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor sends you a virus that can reformat your hard drive?

a)

data loss or manipulation

b)

information theft

c)

disruption of service

d)

identify theft

68.

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor overloads a network to deny other users network access?

a)

information theft

b)

disruption of service

c)

identify theft

d)

data loss or manipulation

69.

What is the purpose of the network security authentication function?

a)

to determine which resources a user can access

b)

to provide challenge and response questions

c)

to require users to prove who they are

d)

to keep track of the actions of a user

70.

A newly hired network technician is given the task of ordering new hardware for a small business with a large growth forecast. Which primary factor should the technician be concerned with when choosing the new devices?

a)

redundant devices

b)

devices that have support for network monitoring

c)

devices with support for modularity

d)

devices with a fixed number and type of interfaces

71.

A technician is using the debug ip icmp privileged EXEC command to capture live router output. Which commands would stop this debug command on a Cisco router? (Choose two.)

a)

undebug debug ip icmp

b)

debug ip icmp off

c)

no debug ip icmp

d)

no debug debug ip icmp

e)

undebug all

72.

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

a)

It should be deleted using the erase running-config command.

b)

It is stored in NVRAM.

c)

It is automatically saved when the router reboots.

d)

It affects the operation of the device immediately when modified.

73.

A router with a valid operating system contains a configuration file stored in NVRAM. The configuration file has an enable secret password but no console password. When the router boots up, which mode will display?

a)

global configuration mode

b)

privileged EXEC mode

c)

setup mode

d)

user EXEC mode

74.

102. What property of ARP allows hosts on a LAN to send traffic to remote networks?

a)

ARP requests are broadcast to the remote network's DNS server to resolve IP-to-MAC mappings.

b)

Local hosts learn the MAC address of the default gateway.

c)

The source host uses ARP to discover the hardware address of the destination host's public IP.

d)

ARP encapsulates the IP packet into a frame using the MAC address of the destination's remote interface.

75.

114. What is the IPv4 packet header field that contains a 4-bit binary value set to 0100?

a)

Version

b)

IHL (Internet Header Length)

c)

Differentiated Services (DS) Field

d)

Flags

76.

Which protocol can be used to transfer messages from an email server to an email client?

a)

POP3

b)

SMTP

c)

IMAP4

d)

SNMP

77.

Which command can be used to test connectivity between two devices using echo request and echo reply messages?

a)

ping

b)

ICMP

c)

ipconfig

d)

netstat