Modules 1 – 3: Basic Network Connectivity and Communications Exam Answers
Modules 1 – 3: Basic Network Connectivity and Communications Exam Full
1. What process is used to receive transmitted data and convert it into a readable message?
- access control
- decoding
- encapsulation
- flow control
2. What is done to an IP packet before it is transmitted over the physical medium?
- It is tagged with information guaranteeing reliable delivery.
- It is segmented into smaller individual pieces.
- It is encapsulated into a TCP segment.
- It is encapsulated in a Layer 2 frame.
3. What process is used to place one message inside another message for transfer from the source to the destination?
- access control
- decoding
- encapsulation
- flow control
4. A web client is sending a request for a webpage to a web server. From the perspective of the client, what is the correct order of the protocol stack that is used to prepare the request for transmission?
- HTTP, IP, TCP, Ethernet
- HTTP, TCP, IP, Ethernet
- Ethernet, TCP, IP, HTTP
- Ethernet, IP, TCP, HTTP
5. Match the requirements of a reliable network with the supporting network architecture. (Not all options are used.)
6. An employee at a branch office is creating a quote for a customer. In order to do this, the employee needs to access confidential pricing information from internal servers at the Head Office. What type of network would the employee access?
- an intranet
- the Internet
- an extranet
- a local area network
- New “smart” electrical cabling is used to extend an existing home LAN.
- A home LAN is installed without the use of physical cabling.
- A device connects to an existing home LAN using an adapter and an existing electrical outlet.
- Wireless access points use powerline adapters to distribute data through the home LAN.
8. A networking technician is working on the wireless network at a medical clinic. The technician accidentally sets up the wireless network so that patients can see the medical records data of other patients. Which of the four network characteristics has been violated in this situation?
- fault tolerance
- scalability
- security
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- reliability
9. Match each characteristic to its corresponding Internet connectivity type. (Not all options are used.)

10. What two criteria are used to help select a network medium from various network media? (Choose two.)
- the types of data that need to be prioritized
- the cost of the end devices utilized in the network
- the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal
- the number of intermediate devices installed in the network
- the environment where the selected medium is to be installed
- on-line purchasing
- video conferencing
- wiki
12. A user is implementing security on a small office network. Which two actions would provide the minimum security requirements for this network? (Choose two.)
- implementing a firewall
- installing a wireless network
- installing antivirus software
- implementing an intrusion detection system
- adding a dedicated intrusion prevention device
13. Passwords can be used to restrict access to all or parts of the Cisco IOS. Select the modes and interfaces that can be protected with passwords. (Choose three.)
- VTY interface
- console interface
- Ethernet interface
- boot IOS mode
- privileged EXEC mode
- router configuration mode
- the AUX interface
- the console port interface
- the switch virtual interface
- the first Ethernet port interface
15. What function does pressing the Tab key have when entering a command in IOS?
- It aborts the current command and returns to configuration mode.
- It exits configuration mode and returns to user EXEC mode.
- It moves the cursor to the beginning of the next line.
- It completes the remainder of a partially typed word in a command.
16. While trying to solve a network issue, a technician made multiple changes to the current router configuration file. The changes did not solve the problem and were not saved. What action can the technician take to discard the changes and work with the file in NVRAM?
- Issue the reload command without saving the running configuration.
- Delete the vlan.dat file and reboot the device.
- Close and reopen the terminal emulation software.
- Issue the copy startup-config running-config command.
17. An administrator uses the Ctrl-Shift-6 key combination on a switch after issuing the ping command. What is the purpose of using these keystrokes?
- to restart the ping process
- to interrupt the ping process
- to exit to a different configuration mode
- to allow the user to complete the command

- letmein
- secretin
- lineconin
- linevtyin
19. A technician configures a switch with these commands:
SwitchA(config)# interface vlan 1 SwitchA(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 SwitchA(config-if)# no shutdown
What is the technician configuring?
- Telnet access
- SVI
- password encryption
- physical switchport access
20. Which command or key combination allows a user to return to the previous level in the command hierarchy?
- end
- exit
- Ctrl-Z
- Ctrl-C
21. What are two characteristics of RAM on a Cisco device? (Choose two.)
- RAM provides nonvolatile storage.
- The configuration that is actively running on the device is stored in RAM.
- The contents of RAM are lost during a power cycle.
- RAM is a component in Cisco switches but not in Cisco routers.
- RAM is able to store multiple versions of IOS and configuration files.
- Branch2!
- RM-3-Switch-2A4
- Floor(15)
- HO Floor 17
- SwBranch799
Start with a letter
Contain no spaces
End with a letter or digit
Use only letters, digits, and dashes
Be less than 64 characters in length
23. How is SSH different from Telnet?
- SSH makes connections over the network, whereas Telnet is for out-of-band access.
- SSH provides security to remote sessions by encrypting messages and using user authentication. Telnet is considered insecure and sends messages in plaintext.
- SSH requires the use of the PuTTY terminal emulation program. Tera Term must be used to connect to devices through the use of Telnet.
- SSH must be configured over an active network connection, whereas Telnet is used to connect to a device from a console connection.
24. An administrator is configuring a switch console port with a password. In what order will the administrator travel through the IOS modes of operation in order to reach the mode in which the configuration commands will be entered? (Not all options are used.)

25. What are three characteristics of an SVI? (Choose three.)
- It is designed as a security protocol to protect switch ports.
- It is not associated with any physical interface on a switch.
- It is a special interface that allows connectivity by different types of media.
- It is required to allow connectivity by any device at any location.
- It provides a means to remotely manage a switch.
- It is associated with VLAN1 by default.
26. What command is used to verify the condition of the switch interfaces, including the status of the interfaces and a configured IP address?
- ipconfig
- ping
- traceroute
- show ip interface brief
27. Match the description with the associated IOS mode. (Not all options are used.)
28. Match the definitions to their respective CLI hot keys and shortcuts. (Not all options are used.)
– Tab – Completes the remainder of a partially typed command or keyword
– Space bar – displays the next screen
– ? – provides context-sensitive help
– Up Arrow – Allows user to scroll backward through former commands
– Ctrl-C – cancels any command currently being entered and returns directly to privileged EXEC mode
– Ctrl-Shift-6 – Allows the user to interrupt an IOS process such as ping or traceroute
29. In the show running-config command, which part of the syntax is represented by running-config?
- the command
- a keyword
- a variable
- a prompt
30. After making configuration changes on a Cisco switch, a network administrator issues a copy running-config startup-config command. What is the result of issuing this command?
- The new configuration will be stored in flash memory.
- The new configuration will be loaded if the switch is restarted.
- The current IOS file will be replaced with the newly configured file.
- The configuration changes will be removed and the original configuration will be restored.
31. What command will prevent all unencrypted passwords from displaying in plain text in a configuration file?
- (config)# enable password secret
- (config)# enable secret Secret_Password
- (config-line)# password secret
- (config)# service password-encryption
- (config)# enable secret Encrypted_Password
- This command encrypts passwords as they are transmitted across serial WAN links.
- This command prevents someone from viewing the running configuration passwords.
- This command enables a strong encryption algorithm for the enable secret password command.
- This command automatically encrypts passwords in configuration files that are currently stored in NVRAM.
- This command provides an exclusive encrypted password for external service personnel who are required to do router maintenance.
33. What method can be used by two computers to ensure that packets are not dropped because too much data is being sent too quickly?
- encapsulation
- flow control
- access method
- response timeout
34. Which statement accurately describes a TCP/IP encapsulation process when a PC is sending data to the network?
- Data is sent from the internet layer to the network access layer.
- Packets are sent from the network access layer to the transport layer.
- Segments are sent from the transport layer to the internet layer.
- Frames are sent from the network access layer to the internet layer.
35. What three application layer protocols are part of the TCP/IP protocol suite? (Choose three.)
- ARP
- DHCP
- DNS
- FTP
- NAT
- PPP
36. Match the description to the organization. (Not all options are used.)
37. Which name is assigned to the transport layer PDU?
- bits
- data
- frame
- packet
- segment
Data – The general term for the PDU used at the application layer.
Segment – transport layer PDU
Packet – network layer PDU
Frame – data link layer PDU
Bits – A physical layer PDU used when physically transmitting data over the medium
38. When IPv4 addressing is manually configured on a web server, which property of the IPv4 configuration identifies the network and host portion for an IPv4 address?
- DNS server address
- subnet mask
- default gateway
- DHCP server address
IPv4 address – uniquely identifies an end device on the network
Subnet mask – determines the network address portion and host portion for an IPv4 address
Default gateway – the IP address of the router interface used for communicating with hosts in another network
DNS server address – the IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server
DHCP server address (if DHCP is used) is not configured manually on end devices. It will be provided by a DHCP server when an end device requests an IP address.
39. What process involves placing one PDU inside of another PDU?
- encapsulation
- encoding
- segmentation
- flow control
40. What layer is responsible for routing messages through an internetwork in the TCP/IP model?
- internet
- transport
- network access
- session
41. For the TCP/IP protocol suite, what is the correct order of events when a Telnet message is being prepared to be sent over the network?

42. Which PDU format is used when bits are received from the network medium by the NIC of a host?
- file
- frame
- packet
- segment
43. Refer to the exhibit. ServerB is attempting to contact HostA. Which two statements correctly identify the addressing that ServerB will generate in the process? (Choose two.)
- ServerB will generate a packet with the destination IP address of RouterB.
- ServerB will generate a frame with the destination MAC address of SwitchB.
- ServerB will generate a packet with the destination IP address of RouterA.
- ServerB will generate a frame with the destination MAC address of RouterB.
- ServerB will generate a packet with the destination IP address of HostA.
- ServerB will generate a frame with the destination MAC address of RouterA.
44. Which method allows a computer to react accordingly when it requests data from a server and the server takes too long to respond?
- encapsulation
- flow control
- access method
- response timeout
45. A web client is receiving a response for a web page from a web server. From the perspective of the client, what is the correct order of the protocol stack that is used to decode the received transmission?
- Ethernet, IP, TCP, HTTP
- HTTP, TCP, IP, Ethernet
- Ethernet, TCP, IP, HTTP
- HTTP, Ethernet, IP, TCP
1. HTTP governs the way that a web server and client interact.
2. TCP manages individual conversations between web servers and clients.
3. IP is responsible for delivery across the best path to the destination.
4. Ethernet takes the packet from IP and formats it for transmission.
46. Which two OSI model layers have the same functionality as a single layer of the TCP/IP model? (Choose two.)
- data link
- network
- physical
- session
- transport
- physical layer
- data link layer
- network layer
- transport layer
48. What is a characteristic of multicast messages?
- They are sent to a select group of hosts.
- They are sent to all hosts on a network.
- They must be acknowledged.
- They are sent to a single destination.
49. Which statement is correct about network protocols?
- Network protocols define the type of hardware that is used and how it is mounted in racks.
- They define how messages are exchanged between the source and the destination.
- They all function in the network access layer of TCP/IP.
- They are only required for exchange of messages between devices on remote networks.
50. What is an advantage of network devices using open standard protocols?
- Network communications is confined to data transfers between devices from the same vendor.
- A client host and a server running different operating systems can successfully exchange data.
- Internet access can be controlled by a single ISP in each market.
- Competition and innovation are limited to specific types of products.
- a router
- a firewall
- a web server
- a DSL modem
52. Open the PT Activity. Perform the tasks in the activity instructions and then answer the question.

What is the IP address of the switch virtual interface (SVI) on Switch0?
- 192.168.5.10
- 192.168.10.5
- 192.168.10.1
- 192.168.5.0
53. Why would a Layer 2 switch need an IP address?
- to enable the switch to send broadcast frames to attached PCs
- to enable the switch to function as a default gateway
- to enable the switch to be managed remotely
- to enable the switch to receive frames from attached PCs
54. Refer to the exhibit. An administrator is trying to configure the switch but receives the error message that is displayed in the exhibit. What is the problem?

- The entire command, configure terminal, must be used.
- The administrator is already in global configuration mode.
- The administrator must first enter privileged EXEC mode before issuing the command.
- The administrator must connect via the console port to access global configuration mode.
55. What term describes a network owned by one organization that provides safe and secure access to individuals who work for a different organization?
- extranet
- cloud
- BYOD
- quality of service
56. What term describes storing personal files on servers over the internet to provide access anywhere, anytime, and on any device?
- cloud
- BYOD
- quality of service
- converged network
57. What term describes a network where one computer can be both client and server?
- peer-to-peer
- cloud
- BYOD
- quality of service
58. What term describes a type of network used by people who work from home or from a small remote office?
- SOHO network
- BYOD
- quality of service
- converged network
59. What term describes a computing model where server software runs on dedicated computers?
- client/server
- internet
- intranet
- extranet
60. What term describes a type of network used by people who work from home or from a small remote office?
- SOHO network
- internet
- intranet
- extranet
61. What term describes a technology that allows devices to connect to the LAN using an electrical outlet?
- powerline networking
- internet
- intranet
- extranet
62. What term describes a policy that allows network devices to manage the flow of data to give priority to voice and video?
- quality of service
- internet
- intranet
- extranet
63. What term describes a private collection of LANs and WANs that belongs to an organization?
- intranet
- internet
- extranet
- peer-to-peer
64. What term describes the ability to use personal devices across a business or campus network?
- BYOD
- internet
- intranet
- extranet
65. At which OSI layer is a source IP address added to a PDU during the encapsulation process?
- network layer
- data link layer
- transport layer
- application layer
66. At which OSI layer is a destination port number added to a PDU during the encapsulation process?
- transport layer
- data link layer
- network layer
- application layer
67. At which OSI layer is data added to a PDU during the encapsulation process?
- application layer
- data link layer
- network layer
- transport layer
68. At which OSI layer is a source IP address added to a PDU during the encapsulation process?
- network layer
- data link layer
- application layer
- presentation layer
69. At which OSI layer is data added to a PDU during the encapsulation process?
- application layer
- transport layer
- network layer
- presentation layer
70. At which OSI layer is a destination IP address added to a PDU during the encapsulation process?
- network layer
- application layer
- transport layer
- presentation layer
71. At which OSI layer is a source MAC address added to a PDU during the encapsulation process?
- data link layer
- application layer
- transport layer
- presentation layer
72. At which OSI layer is a source port number added to a PDU during the encapsulation process?
- transport layer
- application layer
- network layer
- presentation layer
73. At which OSI layer is a destination MAC address added to a PDU during the encapsulation process?
- data link layer
- transport layer
- application layer
- network layer
74. At which OSI layer is a source port number added to a PDU during the encapsulation process?
- transport layer
- network layer
- application layer
- data link layer