Switch Configuration & Switch Boot Sequence Quiz
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What must be configured on a switch for remote access?

  • VLAN 1
  • 10Gb Ethernet NICs
  • Auto duplex setting
  • Default gateway (correct)
  • What program executes during the switch boot sequence to check hardware like CPU and RAM?

  • POST (correct)
  • NVRAM
  • IOS
  • BOOT
  • Which type of memory stores the IOS image loaded during the switch boot sequence?

  • Flash File System
  • NVRAM
  • ROM
  • RAM (correct)
  • Where is the startup-config file stored on a switch?

    <p>NVRAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interface is used to manage the switch by assigning the switch IP address?

    <p>SVI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command should be used to check duplex and speed settings?

    <p>show interface interface_id</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'login local' command enforce in user authentication?

    <p>Use of the local database for username/password</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commonly referred to as the management VLAN?

    <p>VLAN 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To operate, what type of connection do Gigabit Ethernet and 10Gb Ethernet NICs require?

    <p>Full-duplex connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an executable IOS image file is not found during the switch boot sequence?

    <p>Switch shows the prompt 'switch:'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the boot loader in a switch?

    <p>Locates and loads IOS image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commonly the default setting for both duplex and speed on some switches?

    <p>Auto for both duplex and speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the BOOT environment variable is not set, what does the switch do during the boot sequence?

    <p>Scours through Flash File System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For security reasons, what is best practice regarding the management VLAN on a switch?

    <p>Use a VLAN other than VLAN 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default behavior for 'transport input' in the context of Telnet and SSH?

    <p>Accept both Telnet and SSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is used to verify auto-MDIX settings?

    <p>show controllers Ethernet-controller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What security feature limits the number of valid MAC addresses on a switch port?

    <p>Port Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In verifying switch port configuration, what does 'Layer 2 OK' indicate?

    <p>Data link layer functioning correctly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can auto-MDIX help in cable connection?

    <p>By automatically detecting and configuring the required cable type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default mode of operation for fiber ports?

    <p>Full-duplex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is commonly forgotten during key generation for RSA key pairs?

    <p>transport input all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issues can the 'show interfaces' command help detect?

    <p>Common media issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an unknown MAC address tries to send data through a switch port with port security enabled?

    <p>A security violation occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command can be used to apply a configuration to multiple switch ports at once?

    <p>interface range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before configuring port-security features?

    <p>Place the port in access mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is used to enable port security on an interface?

    <p>switchport port-security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you verify the maximum number of MAC addresses allowed on a particular port?

    <p>show port-security interface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command shows learned MAC addresses added to the configuration?

    <p>show running-config</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you view how MAC addresses were learned on a particular port?

    <p>show port-security address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a port security violation occurs?

    <p>The port is disabled temporarily</p> Signup and view all the answers

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