Networking basics technical interview question

16.

How often are BPDUs sent from a layer 2 device?
A.     Never
B.     Every 2 seconds
C.     Every 10 minutes
D.     Every 30 seconds
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Every 2 seconds, BPDUs are sent out from all active bridge ports by default.
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17.

How many broadcast domains are created when you segment a network with a 12-port switch?
A.     1    B.     2
C.     5    D.     12
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

By default, switches break up collision domains but are one large broadcast domain.
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18.

What does the command routerA(config)#line cons 0 allow you to perform next?
A.     Set the Telnet password.
B.     Shut down the router.
C.     Set your console password.
D.     Disable console connections.
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The command line console 0 places you at a prompt where you can then set your console user-mode password.
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19.

Which router command allows you to view the entire contents of all access lists?
A.     show all access-lists
B.     show access-lists
C.     show ip interface
D.     show interface
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

To see the contents of all access lists, use the show access-lists command.
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20.

Which class of IP address has the most host addresses available by default?
A.     A
B.     B
C.     C
D.     A and B
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Class A addressing provides 24 bits for host addressing.