Netacad Exams Module 2

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What is the subnet address for the IP address 10.1.100.50 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0?

10.1.0.0 (correct)

10.1.100.50

10.0.0.0

10.1.100.0

What type of access is secured on a Cisco router or switch with the enable secret command?

Global Configuration

User EXEC

Line Configuration

Privileged EXEC (correct)

Which of the following are guidelines for configuring a hostname through the Cisco CLI? (Choose three.)

The hostname can contain spaces.

The hostname must end with a number.

The hostname should begin with a letter. (correct)

The hostname should be fewer than 64 characters in length. (correct)

What is the default Switch Virtual Interface (SVI) on a Cisco switch?

VLAN1 Signup and view all the answers

What must an administrator do after changing the IP address of an interface on an IOS device?

Nothing must be done. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct representation of an IP address as used in networking?

Four decimal numbers between 0 and 255 separated by periods. Signup and view all the answers

In which IOS mode is the prompt displayed as Switch(config)#?

Global Configuration Mode Signup and view all the answers

What type of interface does not have a physical port associated with it?

Switch Virtual Interface (SVI) Signup and view all the answers

Which two commands can return you to the privileged EXEC prompt from any configuration mode? (Choose two.)

CTRL+Z Signup and view all the answers

Which memory location on a Cisco router or switch loses all content when the device is restarted?

RAM Signup and view all the answers

Why would a technician enter the command 'copy startup-config running-config'?

To copy an existing configuration into RAM. Signup and view all the answers

Which access method is most appropriate when configuring a new switch in the equipment room?

Console Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the running configuration file in a Cisco IOS device?

It affects device operation immediately when modified. Signup and view all the answers

Which two statements are true regarding the user EXEC mode? (Choose two.)

Only basic commands are available in this mode. Signup and view all the answers

What command should be used to set a switch's hostname to 'Sw-Floor-2'?

hostname Sw-Floor-2 Signup and view all the answers

How is privileged EXEC mode access secured on a switch?

enable secret class Signup and view all the answers

Which command is used to enable password authentication for user EXEC mode access on a switch?

login Signup and view all the answers

Which command encrypts all plaintext passwords on a switch?

service password-encryption Signup and view all the answers

What command configures a banner to display 'Keep out' when connecting to a switch?

banner motd $ Keep out $ Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of an IPv4 address known as?

dotted-decimal format Signup and view all the answers

Which access method would be the best option for in-band access to the IOS over a network connection?

Telnet/SSH Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cisco IOS Access Methods

Console access is most appropriate for initial configuration in the equipment room.
Console access is also recommended if using a special cable provided by a manager for configuring a switch.
Telnet/SSH is the most appropriate method for in-band access to IOS over a network connection.
Auxiliary access is used when accessing a router remotely via phone.

Basic Device Configuration

Command to name a switch "Sw-Floor-2": hostname Sw-Floor-2.
Secure privileged EXEC mode access with the command: enable secret class.
Enable password authentication for user EXEC mode using: login.
Encrypt all plaintext passwords using: service password-encryption.
Configure a banner for switch connections with: banner motd $ Keep out $.

Ports and Addresses

IPv4 addresses are structured in Dotted-decimal format.
Represented by four decimal numbers, each between 0 and 255, separated by periods.
Switch Virtual Interface (SVI) type has no physical port associated.

Privileged EXEC mode provides access to all commands and features.
Switch(config)# prompt indicates global configuration mode.
Switch> prompt indicates user EXEC mode.
Commands to return to privileged EXEC prompt: CTRL+Z or end.

Memory Locations

RAM loses all content when the device is restarted.
The startup configuration file is stored in NVRAM.
Running configuration affects the device operation immediately upon modification.

User EXEC Mode

User EXEC mode prompt ends with a “>” symbol.
Limited aspects of the router’s configuration can be viewed in user EXEC mode.

Subnetting

IP address 10.1.100.50 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0 belongs to subnet 10.1.0.0.

Configuration Guidelines

Hostname guidelines include: fewer than 64 characters, no spaces, and must start with a letter.

OS Shell Function

The shell functions as the interface between users and the kernel.

Applying Configuration Changes

Changes take effect immediately upon entry and pressing Enter; no additional steps are needed after changing an IP address on an interface.

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Test your knowledge on Cisco IOS Access and Basic Device Configuration through this quiz. Covering topics from Module 2, it's a great way to prepare for your Netacad exams. Assess your understanding of key commands and access methods in Cisco configuration.