Cisco Certified Technician Practice Test

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• Which command would most likely provide serial numbers for modules within switches?
• Which command is used to save the running configuration to NVRAM?
• What type of equipment does the term Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) refer to?
• Which of the following is NOT a model in the 6500 series?
• On which module of a large chassis switch does the primary processing occur?
• What is the recommended practice to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) during module installation?
• What is the first step a router takes to find a bootable IOS?
• What does the term 'Local Loop' refer to in telecommunications?
• The show isdn status command is primarily used for what purpose?
• Which command is used to obtain the switch chassis serial number?
• Which statement accurately describes the Cisco 2960 and 2975 switches?
• What is indicated by an orange Power Management LED?
• What does the AIM stand for in Cisco terminology?
• What device stores the network configuration in a non-volatile manner?
• Which term describes a logical grouping of information sent over a transmission medium?
• Which memory component is the POST located in?
• What type of connection is described as a point-to-point connection?
• Which series of Cisco devices have removable power supplies?
• What technique does PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) use to encode voice data?
• What functionality does the ROM Monitor (ROMMON) provide?
• What command is used to monitor LMI statistics in Frame Relay?
• What type of services does the Cisco Services SPA Carrier provide?
• Which model supports the highest number of slots in the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series?
• In which memory component can you find the startup-configuration file?
• Which of the following describes the Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM)?
• What is the maximum height of a Cisco Catalyst 6503?
• In telephony, what does 'echo' refer to?
• What color indicates that all chassis environmental monitors are reporting OK?
• Which functionality does the Cisco 3560 Series switches provide?
• What does the "show version" command NOT display?
• What action should be taken if the STATUS LED on a newly installed module stays orange?
• What type of module is the WLCM?
• What is the minimum slot requirement for a Supervisor Engine 720 in a 6-slot chassis?
• How can you close the current configuration mode in CLI?
• What type of LEDs are associated with the PCMCIA slots in the Supervisor Engine?
• What defines a segment in a network?
• What type of memory does the show disk command relate to?
• How many uplink ports on the Supervisor Engine can be active at the same time?
• What does the show service-module command indicate?
• What types of information can port status LEDs monitor on a small-chassis switch?
• What is the packet processing capability of the 7200 series routers?
• Which command structure would you use for entering interface configuration for a WIC?
• What is the first step when capturing and saving the device configuration using Hyperterminal?
• What does the output of the show interfaces command include?
• What does the Common Language Equipment Identifier (CLEI) primarily serve to do?
• What component is NOT part of the Supervisor Engine module?
• In a Frame Relay network, what does the term “DTE” refer to?
• Which command provides detailed information including input and output rates for interfaces?
• CDP is primarily used to display information about which of the following?
• What does the Cisco I-Flex design allow customers to do with interface types?
• How many SFP ports does the Cisco 3560 Series switches support?
• For successful TFTP operations, which setting is crucial on the server side?
• Which signaling method is used to indicate that a call has been connected by a modem?
• What is the process of encapsulation in data networking?
• What does Data Communications Equipment (DCE) provide in a communication network?
• The 2900 series ISRs incorporate how many service module slots?
• Which type of switches are the 2960 and 2975 models classified as?
• What is the purpose of the keepalive mechanism in LMI?
• What does BRI stand for in networking?
• What is a key function of the Supervisor Engine within Cisco switches?
• What does the Frame Check Sequence (FCS) add to a data frame?
• What file transfer is achieved by the command 'copy start tftp'?
• How does Frame Relay speed compare with ISDN and ATM?
• What command structure is used to enter interface configuration mode?
• What command merges the startup-config file into the running-config in RAM?
• What is the correct order of commands to enter interface-configuration mode for port fa0/1 starting from User Exec prompt?
• What is the primary function of TFTP in networking?
• How many B channels does a T1 PRI consist of for voice or data?
• What information does the "show environment" command typically provide?
• Which command provides a summary of router interface statuses?
• In which scenario would you use multicast transmission?
• What does the system indicate if the SYSTEM LED is orange?
• What defines the end of a physical Frame Relay connection?
• What is a checksum used for in data transmission?
• What is the main function of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)?
• What is the function of a Channel Service Unit (CSU)?
• What color does the system LED display when the switch is powered and operational?
• What speed does Ethernet typically operate at?
• What is the primary purpose of the Service Performance Engines (SPE) in the 3900 series ISRs?
• What aspect of the OSI model is closest to the physical media?
• What happens when you type 'Terminal Length 0' in Hyperterminal?
• What does the command 'copy startup running (merge)' do to the running configuration?
• Which series of Cisco routers supports over 70 interfaces and a range of connectivity options?
• What is the running-config?
• What is the purpose of the command 'configure terminal'?
• What is the full form of TFTP?
• Which series of routers provides metro optical transport through plug-in modules deploying 10 Gbps?
• What capability do the 2800 series routers have regarding connectivity?
• Which technique is utilized by the Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) for error-checking?
• Which of the following is a chassis option in the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series?
• In which memory component is IOS storage located?
• What is the primary function of permanent virtual circuits (PVCs)?
• What does the bootstrap code do during the startup of a Cisco device?
• What is the primary purpose of ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) technology?
• What do the RJ45, GBIC, and SFP modules represent in the context of Cisco devices?
• What is the characteristic of single-mode fiber cabling?
• What is a capability of the integrated ports on the 2900 series ISRs?
• Which model describes the OSI reference mode?
• Which command displays the files saved in flash memory along with their sizes?
• What does PVC stand for in networking contexts?
• What process is initiated by the router's bootstrap code stored in ROM?
• When executing 'copy startup running (merge)', which components are involved?
• What is the command to save a Cisco router or switch configuration?
• Which device is primarily associated with application-layer conversion of protocols?
• In a network environment, what role does NVRAM play?
• What type of line is reserved for the private use of a customer by a communications carrier?
• Which of the following best describes a multicast in networking?
• Which command is used to verify the configuration register setting?
• Which of the following is true about the Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series switches?
• In the small-chassis switches, what does an LED blinking green on the speed mode indicate?
• Which command would you use to diagnose WAN configuration issues?
• What is the first step in installing switch modules in a Cisco chassis?
• What is the function of the Cisco 7300 series routers?
• The Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Card slots in the 2900 series are designed for what purpose?
• What primary function does a modem serve in a Data Communications Equipment (DCE) role?
• The show diag command displays information about which of the following?
• What should be done after installing a module in a switch?
• In which scenario would you likely use a TFTP server?
• What protocol is referred to as a network layer protocol in the TCP/IP stack?
• What new module is pre-installed in the Cisco 3900 Series ISRs?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of a service module?
• What is a key feature of the Cisco 2900 Series Integrated Services Routers?
• Which LED indicates that the supervisor engine is running self-diagnostics?
• What is the data transmission speed for Token Ring?
• What type of compression does the VPN module support?
• What is the function of the Wireless Services Module?
• What is a characteristic of fixed-length cells used in ATM technology?
• Which topology does Token Ring network operate under?
• What specific command parameter is utilized to display the switch chassis serial number?
• What is the role of a CD (carrier detect) signal?
• Which series of routers is designed for small to medium-sized businesses?
• What is a key characteristic of the commands used in console editing for Cisco devices?
• What role does Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) play in a network?
• Which of the following is a limitation of TFTP?
• What is the primary processing component of a Cisco switch?
• How does the router find and load the Cisco IOS software during boot?
• What do the uplink ports on the Supervisor Engine indicate with their LINK LED?
• Which command is used to exit from any configuration mode back to the privileged exec mode?
• In telecommunications, what does Point of Presence (POP) refer to?
• What is specifically addressed in the interface configuration mode?
• What command is used to enter privileged exec mode from user exec mode?
• Which of the following LEDs are typically found on fixed interface switches?
• Which command would you use to copy a configuration file from a network server to a Cisco device?
• What should be done after pasting the complete configuration into the replacement device?
• What is defined as a nonrouting host or node in an OSI network?
• Which of the following best describes a digital interface device that connects end-user equipment to a local digital telephone loop?
• What is the purpose of the show frame-relay PVC command?
• What is the main benefit of using TFTP for configuration backups?
• Which command would you use to view the routing table of a router?
• Which command is used to load the ROM Monitor program?
• What is defined as a logical grouping of information in network communications?
• What protocol allows Cisco devices to discover each other on the same LAN?
• What is the function of the Mode button on the small-chassis switch?
• What additional feature do larger chassis models like the Cisco 6500 series provide?
• When the port mode LED indicates a malfunction, which color would it typically show?
• What is the highest data rate supported by the 6500 series switch?
• What technology does the Cisco StackWise feature provide?
• Which command would you use to verify the configuration was correctly copied to the TFTP server?
• In which process would you use the command 'config t'?
• Which device is primarily responsible for signal timing in a communication network?
• What is typically the first step before backing up configurations using TFTP?
• What is contained in the ROM memory of a router?
• In ROMMON mode, a boot field set to which value causes the router to automatically enter ROMMON?
• What does a green ACTIVE LED signify in the Supervisor Engine?
• What memory component does a router check first during its boot process?
• How does a broadcast differ from a unicast in networking?
• What is the primary function of a Data Service Unit (DSU)?
• What type of Ethernet ports does the mixed interface combo card provide?
• Which of the following correctly describes the function of encapsulation in networking?
• In the context of POTS, what does "tip and ring" refer to?
• What happens to the system if an overtemperature condition is not corrected?
• What does bandwidth measure in networking?
• What does a green STATUS LED indicate on the Supervisor Engine?
• What defines a collision domain in an Ethernet network?
• The show service-module command would be least useful for which of the following tasks?
• When editing a configuration for reuse on a replacement device, what should be removed?
• What is the maximum packet routing capability of the 7600 chassis?
• Which layer of the OSI model is typically implemented in hardware?
• Which card integrates additional functions without occupying an external modular slot in Cisco routers?
• How do the service module slots in the 3900 series ISRs compare to traditional router slots?
• What is the primary benefit of the Voice/Fax Network Module?
• What is the primary role of a WIC (WAN Interface Card)?
• How many 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports can the 6500 series support at maximum?
• What type of message does a unicast refer to?
• What does the Organization Unique Identifier (OUI) signify in networking?
• Which technology uses a hierarchical addressing scheme?
• What is the maximum bandwidth supported by the Cisco VPN Services Port Adapter (VSPA)?
• What is the default value of the configuration register in a Cisco router?
• What does the metric in the routing table indicate?
• What does the configuration register dictate in a Cisco router?
• What is the maximum speed provided by the channelized T1/E1 serial module?
• What is the purpose of a Supervisor Engine module in a Cisco switch?
• What is the typical destination for a configuration backup using TFTP?
• What status does an amber LED indicate on the redundant power supply?
• What is the first step a Cisco device goes through when powered on?
• What does POST stand for in the boot process of Cisco devices?
• CSMA/CD is a method associated with which networking standard?
• How many ports can the Cisco Catalyst 2975 Switch bundle up to when stacked?
• What does a solid green LED indicate on the speed setting for a port?
• What is the name of the layer 2 protocol characterized by a frame structure often used in WAN links?
• What does the Port LED on a fixed interface switch monitor?
• The Cisco 3800 Series routers are optimized for which connection rate?
• Which mode offers limited basic monitoring commands on a Cisco device?
• What is the primary purpose of the Local Management Interface (LMI) in Frame Relay networks?
• What type of Ethernet ports can a 6500 series switch possess?
• Which card is used to connect directly to analog phones?
• What information does the show module command provide?
• Which of the following commands copies the running configuration to a TFTP server?
• What is a major feature of Cisco 7000 Series port adapters?
• How many network line cards can the Cisco 7300 series routers handle?
• Which command provides a view of diagnostic information on switch components?
• What does PRI stand for in networking terminology?
• What do the VIC and VWIC cards provide?
• Which of the following steps involves checking the configuration register setting?
• What does the command 'copy tftp run (merge)' accomplish?
• What component is commonly included with a Data Service Unit (DSU) to manage interfaces?
• Which feature characterizes the 2900 series ISRs?
• Frames are primarily utilized at which layer of the OSI model?
• What crucial information can be gathered from the show cdp neighbors command?
• What is the default bit speed for a console port?
• Which technology uses permanent virtual connections in its terminology?
• What does a green Power Management LED indicate?
• Why is Frame Relay considered a flexible network technology?
• What information does the show interfaces status command provide?
• What type of connectivity do the 2975 and 2960 switches provide?
• Which protocol is known for transferring data from servers to workstations in NetWare networks?
• Where is the running-configuration file stored?
• What is the primary function of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) module?
• What processing features does a PVDM enable?
• How does TFTP differ from FTP?
• Which protocol is commonly used for transferring files to and from network devices?
• When does the STATUS LED indicate that the supervisor engine or module is online?
• Which of the following statements about packets is true?
• How does the show controllers command aid in network diagnostics?
• Which configuration mode allows commands that affect the entire router or switch?
• Which layer of the OSI model does the IP protocol operate within?
• What is the main function of the 7000 series routers?
• What does the command 'copy running startup' do?
• Which description accurately defines an 'endpoint' in H.323 communication?
• What is the primary function of the Cisco Intrusion Detection System Services Module (IDSM)?
• What is the purpose of a frame's header and trailer?
• What is the role of the startup-config in a Cisco device?
• What type of uplink ports does the Supervisor Engine 720 have?
• The Cisco Firewall Services Module integrates which functionality?
• What does the system LED on a small-chassis switch indicate?
• What type of encryption does the VPN module support?
• Which device does NOT propagate collisions in a network?
• What does the Central Office (CO) connect to in telecommunications?
• What is a fundamental property of BRI (Basic Rate Interface)?
• In interface configuration mode, what is needed to successfully enter this mode?
• What command would you use to check the environment status of a Cisco device?
• What type of data transport does the Cisco ONS series routers utilize?
• What does RFI stand for in networking terms?
• Which of the following is a communication protocol that allows for the transmission of voice and data together?
• Which command is used to copy the startup configuration to a TFTP server?
• What does a PVDM provide to a system?
• Which command is used to load the ROM Monitor program during the boot process?
• What organization is represented by TIA/EIA?
• What would you enter to copy the running configuration to TFTP?
• Which command is used to change the configuration register setting?