Advance Networking Test
Marks : 40
Section A (MCQs - 1 Marks)
1. What is the primary purpose of STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)?
a. To provide secure data transmission c. To prioritize network traffic
b. To prevent network loops d. To manage IP addresses
2. What type of cable is used to connect a PC to a switch port?
a. Crossover cable b. Straight-through cable c. Console cable d. Rollover cable
3. What is a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) in network security?
a. A network for managing network devices
b. A secure area between the internal network and external network
c. A special type of firewall
d. A subnet dedicated to VPNs
4. What is the primary function of a load balancer?
a. To encrypt network traffic c. To distribute network traffic across multiple servers
b. To manage network connections d. To monitor network performance
5. Which of the following is a tunneling protocol used in VPNs?
a. SSL/TLS b. PPTP c. HTTP d. DNS
6. Which command is used to enable a switch port for VLAN trunking?
a. switchport mode access c. switchport mode trunk
b. vlan database d. encapsulation dot1q
7. Which command is used to view the IP routing table on a Cisco router?
a. show ip interface b. show ip route c. show ip protocols d. show ip interfaces brief
8. Which protocol is used for sending error messages and operational information in a
network?
a. SNMP b. ICMP c. DNS d. FTP
9. What is the primary function of a DNS server?
a. To resolve domain names to IP addresses c. To route traffic between networks
b. To encrypt data transmissions d. To manage IP addresses
10. What is the maximum number of usable hosts per subnet in a network with a /28 subnet
mask?
a. 14 b. 16 c. 32 d. 24
11. What is the primary purpose of VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)?
a. To manage VLAN configurations across multiple switches
b. To encrypt VLAN traffic
c. To route traffic between VLANs
d. To prevent unauthorized VLAN access
12. What is the primary purpose of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?
a. To prevent unauthorized access to the network
b. To detect and alert on suspicious network activity
c. To encrypt network traffic
d. To manage IP addresses
13. What is the primary role of a proxy server?
a. To serve as an intermediary between clients and servers
b. To route traffic between networks
c. To encrypt data transmissions
d. To manage IP addresses
14. Which protocol is responsible for resolving IP addresses to MAC addresses?
a. DHCP b. DNS c. ARP d. ICMP
15. What network device is typically used to create a DMZ?
a. Switch b. Router c. Firewall d. Gateway
Section B (5 Marks Questions)
Practical Questions
1. Configure a router having following properties:
a. IP address - 200.100.50.10/30
b. Router Name - Configured_Router
c. Password on User Exec. Mode - Router@Router
d. Password on Priviledge Exec. Mode - Admin@Admin
e. Network Contains router, switch and 3 PCs.
2. Create a VLAN having 3 Departments using only 1 switch, assigning IP addresses
dynamically.
3. Use the Switch terminal via the Command Prompt on a connected PC.
4. Create a network to demonstrate Dynamic NAT.
5. Create a WAN consisting of three LANs using two routers.
