By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: August 6, 2024
What is the primary function of a router in a network?
a) To connect different networks and route data packets between them
b) To amplify network signals
c) To provide local network access
d) To manage user accounts Answer: a) To connect different networks and route data packets between them
Which layer of the OSI model does a router operate on?
a) Data Link layer
b) Physical layer
c) Network layer
d) Application layer Answer: c) Network layer
Which protocol is commonly used by routers to determine the best path for data packets?
a) TCP
b) IP
c) OSPF
d) FTP Answer: c) OSPF
What does the acronym ‘NAT’ stand for in the context of routers?
a) Network Address Translation
b) Network Access Terminal
c) Network Application Tracking
d) Network Analysis Tool Answer: a) Network Address Translation
Which command would you use to display the routing table on a Cisco router?
a) show ip route
b) show interfaces
c) show vlan
d) show mac address-table Answer: a) show ip route
What is the purpose of a ‘static route’ in routing configuration?
a) To dynamically update routing paths based on network changes
b) To manually define a fixed path for network traffic
c) To automatically configure IP addresses
d) To handle network security Answer: b) To manually define a fixed path for network traffic
Which protocol is used for routing between different autonomous systems on the internet?
a) RIP
b) EIGRP
c) BGP
d) OSPF Answer: c) BGP
What does the ‘default gateway’ setting in a router configuration specify?
a) The primary network interface
b) The IP address for remote network access
c) The path for forwarding packets destined for outside the local network
d) The local DNS server Answer: c) The path for forwarding packets destined for outside the local network
In router configuration, what does ‘VLAN’ stand for?
a) Virtual Local Area Network
b) Virtual Link Access Node
c) Variable Local Area Network
d) Verified Link Access Node Answer: a) Virtual Local Area Network
Which technology allows a single physical router to manage multiple IP addresses and subnets?
a) Network Address Translation (NAT)
b) Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
c) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
d) Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Answer: b) Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
