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Subjects : cisco, it-skills, ccna
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1. What can be a problem that is reduced by adding end-to-end addressing?






2. What is an effect of improperly applying a network cable connector?






3. What is the function of the DLL?






4. What are the advantages of using a client-server model?






5. How does the application layer on a server process multiple client requests for services?






6. If there is a graphic representation of a company network wiring and equipment - What is this called?






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






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






9. 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?






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






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






12. Which OSI layer is responsible for binary transmission - cable specification - and physical aspects of network communication?






13. What describes the purpose of default route?






14. 3 characteristics of valid Ethernet Layer 2 addresses






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






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






17. What device can check for faults - integrity and performance of media?






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






19. 2 functions of encapsulation






20. What does the IEEE 802.2 standard represent in Ethernet technologies?






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






22. What is the role of MTA in handling email?






23. 3 common problems w/ a large network






24. In a connectionless system - What is correct?






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






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






27. 3 statements about routes and their use






28. What do you need to use for an initial configuration on a Cisco router?






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






30. What determines the method of media access control?






31. What do the intermediary devices in the network do?






32. What is the primary purpose of ARP?






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






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






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






36. Which 2 options represent Layer 4 addressing?






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






38. What are 2 features of User Diagram Protocol (UDP)?






39. 2 most commonly used media types in ethernet networks






40. 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?






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






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






43. 3 factors that should be considered when implementing Layer 2 protocols






44. What makes fiber preferable to copper for interconnecting buildings?






45. What is the primary rope of the physical layer in transmitting data?






46. In an IPv4 environment - what information is used by the router to forward data packets from one interface of a router to another?






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






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






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






50. During a TCP session - if packets arrive out of order - what will happen?