Cisco Confidential 4 Configure Default Gateway on a Host

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What is the main purpose of using dynamic ports during communication?

  • To identify the IP address
  • To identify the server application
  • To identify the network protocol
  • To identify the client application (correct)

Which protocol uses port number 22?

  • SSH (correct)
  • FTP
  • Telnet
  • SMTP

What is the primary function of the netstat command?

  • To troubleshoot network connections
  • To optimize network performance
  • To configure network protocols
  • To verify connections (correct)

Which of the following protocols uses UDP and TCP?

<p>DNS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of port number 67?

<p>To serve as a DHCP server (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ports is used for secure web browsing?

<p>Port 443 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the default gateway?

<p>Specifies the delivery method of packets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would a host use a default gateway?

<p>Sending data to a device on a different network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of configuring a default gateway on a switch?

<p>To provide remote management capability from another network (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the role of the transport layer?

<p>Facilitates communication between applications on different hosts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the transport layer act as a link between?

<p>Application layer and lower network layers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't IP specify how packet delivery occurs?

<p>Delivery mechanisms vary based on network protocols (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three common message types in the HTTP protocol?

<p>GET, POST, PUT (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action does the GET message type perform in the HTTP protocol?

<p>Request for data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the HTTPS protocol be used instead of HTTP for communications?

<p>For secure internet communications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is used to send mail messages from an email client to a mail server?

<p>Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of email protocols, what does SMTP stand for?

<p>Simple Mail Transport Protocol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of protocol is SMTP in the context of email communication?

<p>Protocol for sending mail (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most effective ways of protecting against data loss?

<p>Regular backups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should full backups be performed according to the text?

<p>Monthly or weekly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are data backups usually stored to protect against potential data loss?

<p>Offsite (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should backups be transported to an offsite storage location?

<p>On a daily, weekly, or monthly rotation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to protect backups according to the text?

<p>Strong passwords (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an important guideline for creating passwords to protect network devices?

<p>Using at least eight characters, preferably 10 or more characters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of TCP in terms of data transmission?

<p>Establishes a permanent connection between devices before forwarding any traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is reliable delivery a key feature of TCP?

<p>To ensure each segment sent arrives at the destination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does TCP do to handle limited resources on network hosts?

<p>Requests the sending application reduce the data flow rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is same-order delivery important in TCP?

<p>To prevent data from arriving out of order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between TCP and UDP?

<p>TCP reorders data segments, while UDP does not (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In TCP, what occurs if a segment is corrupted or lost during transmission?

<p>The segment is retransmitted to ensure reliable delivery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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