CCNA Ciscovery
There are 30 questions that have to get answered. Get ready for a hard Exam of CCNA Discovery
- 1.
Which term is used to describe the process of placing one message format into another format so that the message can be delivered across the appropriate medium?
- A.
Flow control
- B.
Encoding
- C.
Encapsulation
- D.
Multicasting
- E.
Access method
Correct Answer
C. Encapsulation -
- 2.
Which two statements concerning networking standards are true?(Choose two)
- A.
Adds complexity to networks
- B.
Encourages vendors to create proprietary protocols
- C.
Provices consistent interconnections across networks
- D.
Ensures that communications work best in a single-vendor environment
- E.
Siplifies new product development
Correct Answer(s)
C. Provices consistent interconnections across networks
E. Siplifies new product development -
- 3.
What does the 100 mean when referencing the 100BASE-T Ethernet standard?
- A.
Type of cable used
- B.
Type of data transmission
- C.
Speed of transmission
- D.
Type of connector required
- E.
Maximum length of cable allowed
Correct Answer
C. Speed of transmission -
- 4.
Which address does an NIC use when deciding whether to accept a frame?
- A.
Source IP address
- B.
Sourse MAC address
- C.
Destination MAC address
- D.
Source Ethernet address
Correct Answer
C. Destination MAC address -
- 5.
Which type of address is used in an Ethernet frame header?
- A.
Logical addresses only
- B.
IP addresses only
- C.
Broadcast addresses only
- D.
MAC addresses only
Correct Answer
D. MAC addresses only -
- 6.
What is the function of the FCS field in an Ethernet frame?
- A.
Detects transmission errors
- B.
Provides timing for transmissions
- C.
Contains the start of frame delimiter
- D.
Indicates which protocol will receive the frame
Correct Answer
A. Detects transmission errors -
- 7.
What is the purpose of logical addresses in an IP network?
- A.
They identify a specific NIC on a host device
- B.
They are used to determine which host device accepts the frame
- C.
They provide vendor-specific information about the host.
- D.
They are used to determine the network that the host is located on.
Correct Answer
D. They are used to determine the network that the host is located on. -
- 8.
Which device accepts a message on one port and always forwards?
- A.
Modem
- B.
Hub
- C.
Router
- D.
Switch
Correct Answer
B. Hub -
- 9.
Which two networking devices are used to connect hosts to the access layer? (Choose two.)
- A.
Switch
- B.
Router
- C.
Hub
- D.
Server
- E.
Computer
Correct Answer(s)
A. Switch
C. Hub -
- 10.
Host A needs to learn the MAC address of Host B, which is on the same LAN segment. A message has been sent to all the hosts on the segment asking for the MAC address of Host B. Host B responds with its MAC address and all other hosts disregard the request. What protocol was used in this scenario?
- A.
DHCP
- B.
DNS
- C.
WINS
- D.
ARP
Correct Answer
D. ARP -
- 11.
A switch receives a frame with a destination MAC address that is currently not in the MAC table. What action does the switch perform?
- A.
It drops the frame.
- B.
It floods the frame out of all active ports, except the origination port.
- C.
It sends out an ARP request looking for the MAC address.
- D.
It returns the frame to the sender.
Correct Answer
B. It floods the frame out of all active ports, except the origination port. -
- 12.
What is a benefit of having a router within the distribution layer?
- A.
Prevents collisions on a local network
- B.
Controls which hosts have access to the network
- C.
Controls host-to-host traffic within a single local network
- D.
Keeps broadcasts contained within a local network
Correct Answer
D. Keeps broadcasts contained within a local network -
- 13.
Which table does a router use to make decisions on where a data packet is to be sent?
- A.
ARP table
- B.
Network table
- C.
Routing table
- D.
Forwarding table
Correct Answer
C. Routing table -
- 14.
If the default gateway is configured incorrectly on the host, what is the impact on communications?
- A.
The host is unable to communicate on the local network.
- B.
The host can communicate with other hosts on remote networks, but is unable to communicate with hosts on the local network.
- C.
The host can communicate with other hosts on the local network, but is unable to communicate with hosts on remote networks.
- D.
There is no impact on communications.
Correct Answer
C. The host can communicate with other hosts on the local network, but is unable to communicate with hosts on remote networks. -
- 15.
What device is typically used as the default gateway for a computer?
- A.
A server hosted by the ISP
- B.
the router interface closest to the computer
- C.
A server managed by a central IT department
- D.
The switch interface that connects to the computer
Correct Answer
B. the router interface closest to the computer -
- 16.
If a router receives a packet that it does not know how to forward, what type of route must be configured on the router to prevent the router from dropping it?
- A.
Default destination
- B.
Destination route
- C.
Default route
- D.
Dynamic route
Correct Answer
C. Default route -
- 17.
Which two items are included in a network logical map? (Choose two.)
- A.
Naming scheme
- B.
IP addressing scheme
- C.
Length of cable runs
- D.
Physical location of networking devices
- E.
Specific layout of interconnections between networking devices and hosts
Correct Answer(s)
A. Naming scheme
B. IP addressing scheme -
- 18.
An integrated router can normally perform the functions of which two other network devices? (Choose two.)
- A.
NIC
- B.
E-mail server
- C.
Switch
- D.
Wireless access point
- E.
Application server
Correct Answer(s)
C. Switch
D. Wireless access point -
- 19.
What is a reason for disabling simple file sharing?
- A.
It enables the user to share all files with all users and groups.
- B.
It enables the user to map a remote resource with a local drive.
- C.
It enables the user to share printers.
- D.
It enables the user to set more specific security access levels.
Correct Answer
D. It enables the user to set more specific security access levels. -
- 20.
Which definition describes the term Internet?
- A.
A group of PCs connected together on a LAN
- B.
A network of networks that connects countries around the world
- C.
A group of PCs connected together by an ISP
- D.
A worldwide collection of networks controlled by a single organization
Correct Answer
B. A network of networks that connects countries around the world -
- 21.
What type of connection point is a point of presence (POP)?
- A.
Between a client and a host
- B.
Between an ISP and a home-based LAN
- C.
Between a computer and a switch
- D.
Between two local networks
Correct Answer
B. Between an ISP and a home-based LAN -
- 22.
What is the term for the group of high-speed data links that interconnect ISPs?
- A.
ISP backbone
- B.
Internet gateways
- C.
Internet LAN
- D.
Internet backbone
Correct Answer
D. Internet backbone -
- 23.
Which device can act as a router, switch, and wireless access point in one package?
- A.
ISR
- B.
Modem
- C.
Bridge
- D.
Hub
Correct Answer
A. ISR -
- 24.
What are three characteristics of business class ISP service? (Choose three.)
- A.
Extra web space
- B.
Replacement hardware at no cost
- C.
fast connections
- D.
Additional e-mail accounts
- E.
Cheapest cost available to all users
Correct Answer(s)
A. Extra web space
C. fast connections
D. Additional e-mail accounts -
- 25.
What is a major characteristic of asymmetric Internet service?
- A.
Download speeds and upload speeds are equal.
- B.
Upload speeds and download speeds are different.
- C.
Upload speeds and download speeds are irrelevant.
- D.
Download speeds are slower than upload speeds.
Correct Answer
B. Upload speeds and download speeds are different. -
- 26.
Which three elements are required to successfully connect to the Internet? (Choose three.)
- A.
an IP address
- B.
File sharing enabled
- C.
a network connection
- D.
Server services enabled
- E.
access to an Internet service provider
Correct Answer(s)
A. an IP address
C. a network connection
E. access to an Internet service provider -
- 27.
What term describes each router through which a packet travels when moving between source and destination networks?
- A.
ISP
- B.
NOC
- C.
Hop
- D.
Segment
Correct Answer
C. Hop -
- 28.
What does the tracert command test?
- A.
NIC functionality
- B.
The ISP bandwidth
- C.
The network path to a destination
- D.
The destination application functionality
Correct Answer
C. The network path to a destination -
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