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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. 2 functions of encapsulation






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






4. 3 characteristics of valid Ethernet Layer 2 addresses






5. How many host addresses can be assigned to a subnetwork when using the 130.68.0.0 network address w/ a subnet mask of 255.255.248.0?






6. What is the purpose of the TCP/IP Network Application Layer?






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






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






9. What is PDU?






10. What is the purpose of resource records in DNS?






11. What 2 type of cables would most commonly be used for new runs?






12. What is the function of the DLL?






13. To make a console connection from a comp to a Cisco router - what cable should be used?






14. An admin needs a media that can run up to 100m in legth. Which type of media would be best?






15. What is the proper order of the OSI Layers?






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






17. When a device is moved from one network to the other...?






18. A company is planning to subnet a network w/ 27 hosts. What would be the subnet mask used for this?






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






20. What is a component of a routing table entry?






21. 2 characteristics of clients in data networks






22. What kind of problems are caused by excessive broadcast traffic on network segments?






23. Group of hosts that have identical bit patterns in the high order bits of their addresses






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






25. 3 features of IPv6






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






27. 3 terms that define the forms of help available within the Cisco IOS






28. What is the purpose of the preamble in an ethernet frame?






29. Which portion of the network layer address does a router use to forward packets?






30. What is an automated service that matches resource names w/ required IP addresses?






31. What process routers use to determine the subnet network address w/ an IP address and a subnet mask?






32. If you have a full-duplex operational network - what can happen?






33. What is a default gateway address?

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34. 3 properties of peer-2-peer applications






35. Which IP packet field will prevent endless loops?






36. If you have a PC - 3 routers and a Laptop... How many unique CRC calculation will take place as traffic routes from the PC to the Laptop?






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






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






39. What can you identify when you examine the Network Layer header?






40. 3 facts about the network portion of an IPv4 address






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






42. How many bits make up an IPv4 address?






43. What is a disadvantage of Telnet?






44. What is a benefit of a WAN?






45. When is a straight-through cable used in a network?






46. An admin wants to evaluate all traffic in a network. To ensure that all packets are captured - what network device should be used?






47. 2 common methods for settin a UTP ethernet port to MDI or MDIX?






48. Which OSI model layer is responsible for regulating the flow of information from source to destination - reliably and accurately?






49. What is a protocol that provides connectionless network layer services?






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