Network Fundamentals Chapter 3-1

What is the primary advantage of using switches over routers in a network?

Improved scalability and easier management

What is the range of VLAN IDs used in small- and medium-sized business and enterprise networks?

1-1005

What type of VLAN implementation involves assigning ports on a switch to a specific VLAN?

Static VLAN

What is stored in the vlan.dat file located in the flash memory of the switch?

VLAN configuration settings Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Network Management server in Dynamic VLAN implementation?

Assigning VLAN IDs to devices based on MAC address Signup and view all the answers

What is the major drawback of using routers instead of switches in a network?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What type of VLAN is used to carry data but not voice traffic?

Data VLAN Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a trunk link in a VLAN?

To act as a conduit for VLANs between devices Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of using VLANs?

Improving network security by segregating traffic Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 802.1Q VLAN tagging?

To identify VLAN membership for each frame transferred over a trunk Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of VLAN that is given an IP address and SNMP for remote management of a switch?

Management VLAN Signup and view all the answers

What is the default native VLAN configuration for a trunk?

Native VLAN 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of VLANs in a network?

To logically segment switched networks based on functions, project teams, or applications Signup and view all the answers

What is required for communication among VLANs?

A router with a single physical connection Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using VLANs in terms of network management?

Improved traffic flow management Signup and view all the answers

How do switches handle traffic between VLANs?

Switches do not forward traffic between VLANs Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of using VLANs in terms of security?

Improved network segmentation and isolation Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of VLANs on broadcast domains?

VLANs separate a single broadcast domain into multiple domains Signup and view all the answers