Questions and Answers
How is SSH different from Telnet?
SSH provides security to remote sessions by encrypting messages and using user authentication. Telnet is considered insecure and sends messages in plaintext.
To save time, IOS commands may be partially entered and then completed by typing which key or key combination?
Tab
Why would a technician enter the command copy startup-config running-config?
To copy an existing configuration into RAM.
In order to test end-to-end connectivity, you would use the ______ command.
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What command will prevent all unencrypted passwords from displaying in plain text in a configuration file?
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Mobile devices do not require IP addresses to communicate on the Internet.
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Which device acts as a gateway to allow hosts to send traffic to remote IP networks?
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When a hostname is configured through the Cisco CLI, which three naming conventions are part of the guidelines?
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Passwords can be used to restrict access to which modes and interfaces?
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Which two functions are provided to users by the context-sensitive help feature of the Cisco IOS CLI?
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What can a company do to prevent duplicate IP address errors when a new employee connects to the LAN?
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Which two statements are true regarding the user EXEC mode?
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What else must be done to apply changes to an interface IP address on an IOS device?
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The component of the operating software that provides the user interface is called the _____
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What is the technician configuring with the commands provided?
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Study Notes
SSH vs. Telnet
- SSH encrypts messages and provides user authentication, ensuring secure remote sessions.
- Telnet transmits data in plaintext, posing security risks.
Command Completion
- Partially entered IOS commands can be completed by pressing the Tab key.
Configuration Commands
- The command
copy startup-config running-config
is used to transfer the startup configuration to RAM.
Connectivity Testing
- To test end-to-end connectivity, use the Ping command.
Password Security
- Use the command
(config)# service password-encryption
to prevent unencrypted passwords from displaying in plaintext in configuration files.
IP Address Requirement
- All devices communicating over data networks need unique IP addresses; mobile devices are no exception.
Gateways
- A local router serves as the gateway, enabling hosts to send traffic to remote IP networks.
Hostname Configuration
- Hostnames should adhere to these guidelines:
- Fewer than 64 characters.
- No spaces included.
- Must begin with a letter.
Password Protection in IOS
- Passwords can be used to secure the following:
- VTY (Virtual Terminal) interface
- Console interface
- Privileged EXEC mode
Context-Sensitive Help
- The Cisco IOS CLI provides help features including:
- A list of available commands in the current mode.
- Options, keywords, or arguments available for the entered command.
Duplicate IP Address Issue
- To avoid duplicate IP address errors, use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to automatically assign IP addresses.
User EXEC Mode
- In user EXEC mode:
- The device prompt ends with the ">" symbol.
- Limited router configuration aspects can be viewed.
Immediate Configuration Changes
- Any changes made to an IOS device's configuration take effect immediately upon pressing the Enter key after inputting the command.
Operating System Component
- The user interface component of the operating software is referred to as the Shell.
Switch Configuration
- The commands used in the example configure a Switched Virtual Interface (SVI) with an IP address of 192.168.1.1 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
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Test your knowledge on essential networking concepts and commands, including SSH, Telnet, and configuration commands for routers. This quiz covers topics such as connectivity testing, password security, and hostname guidelines, helping you understand the critical aspects of network management.