Configuring Switch Ports for Duplex Communication Quiz

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What type of communication is required for Gigabit Ethernet and 10Gb Ethernet NICs to operate?

Unidirectional communication

Full-duplex (correct)

Bidirectional communication

Half-duplex

Which setting on some switches can cause connectivity issues if mismatched?

Port security

Speed (correct)

STP protocol

VLAN configuration

What command should be used to check duplex and speed settings on a switch interface?

show ip interface brief

show interfaces status

show vlan brief

show interface interface_id (correct)

Which feature allows an interface to detect the required cable connection type and configure it appropriately?

Auto-MDIX Signup and view all the answers

What type of connection do all fiber ports operate at?

Full-duplex Signup and view all the answers

Which command should be used to verify auto-MDIX settings on a switch?

show controllers Ethernet-controller Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the 'show interfaces' command on a switch?

To troubleshoot network access layer issues Signup and view all the answers

In switch terminology, what does 'Layer 1 OK' refer to?

Physical layer status Signup and view all the answers

Which network layer is affected by issues related to the data link layer protocol status according to the text?

Layer 2 Signup and view all the answers

What makes Secure Shell (SSH) a more secure protocol than Telnet for management connections?

SSH encrypts username and password information Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter in the show interfaces command indicates whether the data link layer protocol has been configured correctly?

'protocol status' Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'carrier detect signal' indicate about a switch interface?

Problem with Layer 1 connectivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action to take after a port security violation occurs on a switch port?

Check the port status and security settings Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the port link status when a port security violation occurs?

The link status changes to down Signup and view all the answers

How should you handle a switch port after a security violation is detected?

Shut the port down and then re-enable it after investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence to use a port again after a security violation?

First shut the port down, then issue the no shutdown command Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of configuring switch ports with security best practices in a network?

To improve network reliability and security Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to not re-enable a switch port until a security threat is investigated and eliminated?

To prevent further security breaches Signup and view all the answers