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Subjects : cisco, it-skills, ccna
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1. 3 factors that should be considered when implementing Layer 2 protocols






2. What is the primary function of encapsulating packets into frames?






3. 3 terms that define the forms of help available within the Cisco IOS






4. 3 common problems w/ a large network






5. What are 2 common characteristics associated w/ dynamic routing protocols?






6. What is a mechanism used by TCP to provide flow control as segments travel from source to destination?






7. What layer encapsulates segments into packets?






8. When destination network is not in the routing table - What are 2 actions the router might take?






9. What can get you to an outside network?






10. Which transport layer protocol provides low overhead and is used for applications that do not require reliable data delivery?






11. What is a drawback of the CSMA/CD access method?






12. What statements describe the logical token-passing topology?






13. If there are potential electrical and/or electromagnetic hazards - what type of media is recommended for backbone cabling?






14. There are too many broadcasts on switches - what can be done?






15. What is a characteristic of a logical point-to-point topology?






16. When a network service fails - which port is most often used to access a router for management purposes?






17. If you want to connect 4 hosts in a home network - what would be the best deviced to be used?






18. 3 properties of peer-2-peer applications






19. If you have a small network w/ 3 computers...






20. After a routers ends its boot sequence - the admin wants to check the routers config. From the EXEC mode - which commands can the admin use?






21. Why are port numbers included in the TCP header of a segment?






22. What correctly describes a MAC address?






23. A router interface has been assigned an IP address of 172.16.192.166 with a mask of 255.255.255.248. To which subnet does the IP address belong?






24. Which layer supplies services and allows user interface?






25. Which type of cable is most often associated w/ fiber-optic cable?






26. After an ethernet collision - which device has priority to transmit data?






27. How many bits make up an IPv4 address?






28. What would be the response displayed after pinging 127.0.0.1 and there is a 0 packet transmission?






29. Where is the IOS file stored at?






30. What info is found in the TCP and UDP header info?






31. What command is used to change the default name to 'Costas'?






32. Host1 is in the process of setting up a TCP session with Host2. Host1 sent a SYN message to begin establishment - what happens next?






33. Given IP 172.16.134.64 and S/M 255.255.255.224 - this IP is an...?






34. An admin needs to keep contents private - which access method should he use?






35. 2 features that make switches preferable to hubs






36. What command will you use to place the router into the correct mode to configure an appropiate interface to connect a LAN?






37. Which device is used to create or divide broadcast domains?






38. Default Gateway is incorrect on the host - What is the impact on the communications?






39. After a browser makes a request to a web server in the standard port - what will be the port number in the TCP header?






40. 3 statements about routes and their use






41. What causes crosstalk within cable pairs when using UTP?






42. When a collision occurs using CSMA/CD - how do hosts w/ data to transmit respond after the backoff period expires?






43. What type of network cable is used between a terminal and a console port?






44. What is the purpose of a default gateway?






45. What subnet mask will an admin assign to the network address 172.30.1.0 if its possible to have 254 hosts?






46. What is a default gateway address?

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47. What is the function of the DLL?






48. What connectors are commonly associated w/ Cisco's V.35 serial cables?






49. 3 statements of media acess control






50. Statements that describe LAN