________ is a protocol used by switches to automatically adjust port settings for optimal speed and duplex mode.
- CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol)
- DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
- PAgP (Port Aggregation Protocol)
- STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) is a protocol used by switches to automatically adjust port settings for optimal speed and duplex mode.
Which protocol is commonly used to negotiate EtherChannel links between Cisco switches?
- CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol)
- OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)
- PAgP (Port Aggregation Protocol)
- STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
PAgP (Port Aggregation Protocol) is commonly used to negotiate EtherChannel links between Cisco switches.
In the context of routing, what does the term 'redistribution' refer to?
- Encrypting routing information
- Load balancing traffic
- Prioritizing certain routes
- Sharing routes between different routing protocols
Redistribution in routing refers to the process of sharing routes between different routing protocols, allowing them to exchange routing information.
How does chassis aggregation differ from traditional switch stacking?
- Both physical and logical connections
- Logical connection
- No connection
- Physical connection
Chassis aggregation involves both physical and logical connections between switches, whereas traditional switch stacking primarily uses a physical connection.
For high-speed data transmission over long distances, which type of cable is most appropriate?
- Coaxial
- Ethernet
- Fiber Optic
- Twisted Pair
Fiber optic cables are most appropriate for high-speed data transmission over long distances due to their high bandwidth and immunity to electromagnetic interference.
What is the primary purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation) in a home or small office network?
- Conserving public IP addresses
- Enhancing network security
- Improving wireless connectivity
- Increasing network speed
The primary purpose of NAT is to conserve public IP addresses by allowing multiple devices in a private network to share a single public IP address.
SDN helps in separating which two key functions of traditional networking for more efficient network management?
- Data and control planes
- Physical and logical planes
- Switching and routing
- LAN and WAN
SDN separates the data and control planes, allowing centralized control for more efficient network management.
The ________ feature of PPP allows for multiple network layer protocols to operate on the same link.
- Multiplexing
- Demultiplexing
- Link Control
- Multilink
The Multiplexing feature of PPP allows for multiple network layer protocols to operate on the same link.
In SNMP, a _________ is a message sent from an agent to a network manager, indicating a significant event.
- Get-Request
- Set-Request
- Trap
- Get-Response
In SNMP, a Trap is a message sent from an agent to a network manager, indicating a significant event.
What is the primary function of a firewall in a network security infrastructure?
- Protect against unauthorized access
- Speed up network traffic
- Manage IP addresses
- Monitor server performance
The primary function of a firewall is to protect against unauthorized access by controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic.