Cisco Catalyst Switch Features Quiz
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Which networking device uses MAC addresses to forward data to the correct destination?

  • Switch (correct)
  • Firewall
  • Access Point
  • Router
  • What does Port Security Shutdown do on a Cisco Catalyst switch?

  • Allows unauthorized MAC addresses to connect
  • Enables more ports for network access
  • Immediately disables the port upon a violation (correct)
  • Slows down network traffic
  • What is the primary function of a Router in computer networks?

  • Blocking malicious traffic
  • Prioritizing network traffic
  • Forwarding data packets between networks (correct)
  • Allowing wireless devices to connect
  • Which security feature involves filtering based on IP addresses, port numbers, and protocols?

    <p>Access Control Lists (ACLs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Firewall in a network infrastructure?

    <p>Inspecting and blocking malicious traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is commonly used to secure wireless communications in Access Points?

    <p>Pre-Shared Key authentication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of firewall operates at the network layer and filters packets based on IP header information like source/destination IP addresses, port numbers, and protocols?

    <p>Packet Filtering Firewall (Stateless)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device provides emergency power to connected equipment in the event of a power outage or voltage fluctuations?

    <p>Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of MAC address filtering in controlling access to a wireless network?

    <p>Controlling which devices can connect to the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which security device or software monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules?

    <p>Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)?

    <p>Blocking or preventing malicious activities on the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of firewall integrates multiple security features into a single appliance, including firewalling, intrusion detection/prevention, antivirus, content filtering, and VPN capabilities?

    <p>Unified Threat Management (UTM) Firewall</p> Signup and view all the answers

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