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200-301 Question 202

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A network administrator wants to verify Layer 2 neighbor information between two switches in the network. The switches are configured to use both Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP). However, the administrator notices that no LLDP information is being exchanged. What could be the most likely reason for this issue?

  1. A

    LLDP is disabled globally on the switches.

  2. B

    The interfaces connecting the two switches are configured as access ports.

  3. C

    The CDP protocol is interfering with LLDP, preventing it from functioning.

  4. D

    The LLDP timer is set to its maximum value, causing delays in information exchange.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

LLDP is not enabled globally by default on Cisco devices, unlike CDP. In this scenario, the lack of LLDP information exchange indicates that LLDP is likely disabled. The administrator needs to enable LLDP globally and on the relevant interfaces to resolve the issue.

  • A. Correct.

    LLDP must be explicitly enabled on Cisco devices, as it is not enabled globally by default. If LLDP is disabled, no LLDP information will be exchanged.

  • B. Incorrect.

    LLDP functions on both access and trunk ports. The type of port does not affect the exchange of LLDP information.

  • C. Incorrect.

    CDP and LLDP can operate simultaneously without interfering with each other. They are independent protocols.

  • D. Incorrect.

    While the LLDP timer affects how often updates are sent, it does not prevent the exchange of basic LLDP information.

200-301 Question 203

Single answer

You are configuring a network for a small office. The network uses both Cisco and non-Cisco devices. You want to enable a Layer 2 discovery protocol to allow devices to share information such as hostname, port details, and capabilities. However, some devices in the network do not support Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP). After enabling the chosen protocol on the switches, how can you verify that it is functioning correctly?

  1. A

    Use the command 'show cdp neighbors' on the Cisco switch.

  2. B

    Use the command 'show lldp neighbors' on the Cisco switch.

  3. C

    Run the command 'show interfaces' to verify the protocol is active on all interfaces.

  4. D

    Check the MAC address table using the 'show mac address-table' command.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Since the network includes non-Cisco devices, LLDP is the appropriate Layer 2 discovery protocol to use as it is vendor-neutral. The command 'show lldp neighbors' allows you to verify that LLDP is enabled and functioning correctly by displaying information about directly connected devices that support LLDP.

  • A. Incorrect.

    This option is incorrect because 'show cdp neighbors' is specific to Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), which is not supported by all devices in the scenario.

  • B. Correct.

    This option is correct because 'show lldp neighbors' is the appropriate command to verify Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP), which is designed to work across both Cisco and non-Cisco devices.

  • C. Incorrect.

    This option is incorrect because 'show interfaces' displays interface details but does not verify the operation of discovery protocols like LLDP or CDP.

  • D. Incorrect.

    This option is incorrect because the MAC address table lists learned MAC addresses but does not provide details related to Layer 2 discovery protocols.

200-301 Question 204

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A network administrator is troubleshooting connectivity between two Cisco switches. They want to identify the neighboring devices and verify their interfaces using a Layer 2 discovery protocol. Which of the following configurations on the switches will correctly enable the discovery protocol and allow the required information to be visible?

  1. A

    Enable Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) globally using the 'cdp run' command.

  2. B

    Enable Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) globally using the 'lldp run' command.

  3. C

    Enable CDP on the desired interface using 'cdp enable'.

  4. D

    Enable LLDP on the desired interface using 'lldp transmit' and 'lldp receive'.

  5. E

    CDP and LLDP are enabled by default and require no additional configuration.

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Correct answers: A, B, C, D

Explanation

Layer 2 discovery protocols such as CDP and LLDP allow network administrators to discover and verify neighboring devices. To use CDP, it must be enabled globally via 'cdp run' and optionally on specific interfaces using 'cdp enable'. Similarly, LLDP must be enabled globally with 'lldp run', and on interfaces using 'lldp transmit' and 'lldp receive'. Understanding these configurations ensures proper device discovery and connectivity troubleshooting.

  • A. Correct.

    Enabling CDP globally with the 'cdp run' command is required for CDP to function across the device.

  • B. Correct.

    Enabling LLDP globally with the 'lldp run' command is required for LLDP to function across the device.

  • C. Correct.

    CDP must be enabled on the specific interfaces where you want to gather neighbor information.

  • D. Correct.

    LLDP requires both 'lldp transmit' and 'lldp receive' commands on the interface to send and receive LLDP information.

  • E. Incorrect.

    While CDP is enabled by default on Cisco devices, LLDP is not. Additionally, specific interface configurations are often needed to ensure proper operation.

200-301 Question 205

Select 4

You are troubleshooting connectivity issues between two Cisco switches in your network. Both switches are connected directly using an Ethernet cable. You suspect a mismatch in port configurations. Which steps should you take to verify the Layer 2 discovery protocol configuration and gather information about the neighboring switch?

  1. A

    Enable Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) globally using the 'cdp run' command.

  2. B

    Use the 'show cdp neighbors' command to view details about directly connected devices.

  3. C

    Enable LLDP globally using the 'lldp run' command.

  4. D

    Use the 'show lldp neighbors detail' command to verify detailed information about the neighboring device.

  5. E

    Use the 'show ip route' command to validate Layer 2 discovery protocol connectivity.

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Correct answers: A, B, C, D

Explanation

Layer 2 discovery protocols like CDP and LLDP are vital for gathering information about directly connected devices. Enabling these protocols globally and using the appropriate 'show' commands allows network administrators to verify connectivity and identify potential port configuration mismatches. The 'show ip route' command is unrelated to Layer 2 discovery protocols and is used for Layer 3 operations.

  • A. Correct.

    CDP must be enabled globally to allow Cisco devices to exchange discovery protocol information. Without this, no CDP information will be advertised or received.

  • B. Correct.

    The 'show cdp neighbors' command provides a summary of directly connected Cisco devices, including device ID, local interface, and platform.

  • C. Correct.

    LLDP must be enabled globally to allow devices to exchange discovery protocol information if non-Cisco devices are involved.

  • D. Correct.

    The 'show lldp neighbors detail' command provides detailed information about neighbors, including system name, port description, and capabilities.

  • E. Incorrect.

    The 'show ip route' command is used for Layer 3 routing table verification and is not relevant to Layer 2 discovery protocols.

200-301 Question 206

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You are tasked to configure an EtherChannel between two switches using LACP. After completing the configuration, you notice the EtherChannel is not forming, and the ports remain in the 'inactive' state. Which of the following steps should you verify to troubleshoot this issue?

  1. A

    Confirm that the ports on both switches are configured with the same speed and duplex settings.

  2. B

    Verify that the LACP mode on one switch is set to 'active' and on the other switch is set to 'passive'.

  3. C

    Ensure that the EtherChannel group numbers are the same on both switches.

  4. D

    Check if the connected interfaces belong to the same VLAN if they are in access mode.

  5. E

    Verify that the EtherChannel is configured as Layer 3 by assigning an IP address to the port channel interface.

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Correct answers: A, B, C, D

Explanation

When configuring EtherChannel using LACP, certain conditions must be met for the channel to form successfully. These include matching speed and duplex settings, compatible LACP modes, consistent EtherChannel group numbers, and correct VLAN configurations for access ports. Ensuring these settings are correct will allow the EtherChannel to form and operate as expected. Assigning an IP address to the port channel interface is only necessary for Layer 3 EtherChannel, which is unrelated to troubleshooting the basic formation of the EtherChannel.

  • A. Correct.

    EtherChannel requires all participating ports to have matching speed and duplex settings to form a channel.

  • B. Correct.

    For LACP to form an EtherChannel, one side must be set to 'active' while the other side can be 'active' or 'passive'; both cannot be in 'passive' mode.

  • C. Correct.

    The EtherChannel group numbers must match on both switches to logically aggregate the correct ports.

  • D. Correct.

    If the interfaces are in access mode, they must belong to the same VLAN; mismatched VLANs will prevent the EtherChannel from forming.

  • E. Incorrect.

    Assigning an IP address to the port channel interface is only required for Layer 3 EtherChannel. However, this step is not relevant to troubleshooting the formation of the EtherChannel itself.

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  1. 202.A network administrator wants to verify Layer 2 neighbor information between two switches in the network. The...
  2. 203.You are configuring a network for a small office. The network uses both Cisco and non-Cisco devices. You want...
  3. 204.A network administrator is troubleshooting connectivity between two Cisco switches. They want to identify the...
  4. 205.You are troubleshooting connectivity issues between two Cisco switches in your network. Both switches are...
  5. 206.You are tasked to configure an EtherChannel between two switches using LACP. After completing the...
  6. 207.A network engineer is configuring an EtherChannel between two switches using LACP. After configuring the...
  7. 208.A network administrator is configuring an EtherChannel using LACP between two switches, SwitchA and SwitchB....
  8. 209.A network engineer is configuring EtherChannel using LACP between two switches, SwitchA and SwitchB. The...
  9. 210.A network engineer has configured Rapid PVST+ on multiple switches in a network. After reviewing the...
  10. 211.A network administrator is troubleshooting a Rapid PVST+ network. The network consists of multiple switches,...
  11. 212.A network administrator is troubleshooting a topology where Rapid PVST+ is enabled. They notice that some...
  12. 213.You are configuring a network that uses Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). During troubleshooting, you...
  13. 214.You are configuring a switched network with multiple VLANs. During STP operation, you notice that Switch A...
  14. 215.In a network running the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), you are reviewing the topology and observe the...
  15. 216.You are configuring a network with multiple switches running Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). Switch A is...
  16. 217.You are troubleshooting a spanning-tree issue in a network. Switch A has been elected as the root bridge. On...
  17. 218.You are configuring a switch in a network that uses Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP). During...
  18. 219.A network administrator is troubleshooting a spanning-tree topology. During the analysis, the administrator...
  19. 220.A network engineer is troubleshooting a Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) issue in a network. One of the switches...
  20. 221.A network administrator is troubleshooting a network using the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). During the...
  21. 222.A network administrator has configured a switch port as an access port and connected it to a desktop...
  22. 223.A network engineer configures PortFast on an access port connected to a user's PC. Which of the following...
  23. 224.A network engineer is configuring a switch in a small office to ensure that devices such as PCs and printers...
  24. 225.You are configuring a network with several access layer switches connected to end-user devices. One of the...
  25. 226.You are configuring a network using Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). On a critical port connecting to an...
  26. 227.A network administrator is configuring a switch to prevent potential topology loops caused by...
  27. 228.A network engineer is tasked with ensuring that unauthorized switches cannot become the root bridge in the...
  28. 229.A network administrator is configuring a switch to prevent potential Layer 2 issues caused by rogue devices...
  29. 230.A company is deploying a Cisco wireless network in a campus environment and requires centralized management...
  30. 231.A network engineer is designing a wireless network for a large enterprise campus. The design requires...
  31. 232.A network administrator is deploying a Cisco wireless network for a large enterprise. They want to centralize...
  32. 233.A network administrator is designing a wireless network for a large enterprise with multiple branch offices....
  33. 234.A network administrator is deploying a new wireless network using lightweight access points (APs) and a...
  34. 235.A network administrator is setting up a new wireless network. The Access Points (APs) will connect to a...
  35. 236.A network administrator is setting up a WLAN for an office and needs to establish the physical connections...
  36. 237.A network engineer is tasked with setting up a WLAN and is connecting several Access Points (APs) to a...
  37. 238.A network engineer is configuring a switch to connect multiple VLANs across two switches and improve...
  38. 239.A network administrator is configuring a switch to connect to multiple servers using a Link Aggregation Group...
  39. 240.A network administrator is configuring a switch in a multi-VLAN environment. Port 1/0/1 needs to carry...
  40. 241.A network engineer is configuring a switch with the following requirements: 1. Multiple VLANs need to be...
  41. 242.A network administrator needs to securely manage a switch remotely over an untrusted network. Which...
  42. 243.A network administrator wants to securely manage a network device over a remote connection. The administrator...
  43. 244.A network administrator needs to configure secure remote management access to a Cisco switch. Which protocol...
  44. 245.A network administrator is tasked with configuring secure remote management access to a router. The...
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  46. 247.An organization is deploying a cloud-managed network with centralized authentication for administrators to...
  47. 248.A company is migrating its network infrastructure to a cloud-managed solution. They want to implement...
  48. 249.A cloud-managed organization wants to implement centralized authentication for its network devices using a...
  49. 250.A network administrator is configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN) on a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) to...
  50. 251.You are reviewing the WLAN configuration on a wireless LAN controller (WLC) to troubleshoot a client...
  51. 252.A network administrator is configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN) for client connectivity in a corporate...
  52. 253.A network administrator is configuring a wireless LAN controller (WLC) for client connectivity. The...
  53. 254.An administrator is tasked with configuring a new VLAN for voice traffic on a network. The requirements...
  54. 255.A network administrator is configuring a new wireless LAN (WLAN) on a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)....
  55. 256.You are configuring a new Wi-Fi network for an enterprise environment. The network must prioritize voice...
  56. 257.A network administrator is configuring a wireless LAN controller (WLC) for a corporate network. The...
  57. 258.A network administrator is troubleshooting connectivity issues between two routers, R1 and R2, connected via...
  58. 259.A network administrator is troubleshooting connectivity between two devices on different subnets. The...
  59. 260.A network administrator is troubleshooting connectivity between two routers, R1 and R2, which are directly...
  60. 261.A network administrator is troubleshooting a connectivity issue between two routers, R1 and R2, which are...
  61. 262.A network administrator is analyzing a router's routing table and sees the following entry: 'O...
  62. 263.A network engineer is reviewing the routing table on a router and notices the following entry: O...
  63. 264.A network engineer examines the routing table of a router and notices the following entry: 'O 192.168.1.0/24...
  64. 265.A network engineer is troubleshooting a routing issue on a router. While examining the routing table, they...
  65. 266.A network engineer is troubleshooting routing issues in a network. After running the 'show ip route' command...
  66. 267.A network engineer is troubleshooting a routing issue on a router. When using the 'show ip route' command,...
  67. 268.A network engineer is troubleshooting a routing issue and notices the following output from the routing table...
  68. 269.You are troubleshooting a network issue on a router running multiple routing protocols. When analyzing the...
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  70. 271.A network administrator is tasked with summarizing the following IPv4 prefixes into a single route:...
  71. 272.A network engineer is tasked with summarizing the following IPv4 subnets into a single prefix:...
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  74. 275.A network administrator is tasked with subnetting a Class C network (192.168.10.0/24) into smaller subnets to...
  75. 276.A network administrator is tasked with designing a subnet for an IP address of 192.168.10.0/24. The...
  76. 277.You are configuring a network for a small office and are tasked with assigning IP addresses to 14 devices....
  77. 278.A network administrator is configuring static routes on a router. The router has two interfaces:...
  78. 279.A network administrator has configured a static route on a router with the command ip route 10.10.20.0...
  79. 280.A network administrator has configured a static route on a router using the command ip route 192.168.10.0...
  80. 281.A network engineer is configuring a static route on a router to reach the 192.168.20.0/24 network. The router...
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  82. 283.A network engineer is troubleshooting a routing issue in a multi-protocol environment where multiple routing...
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  87. 288.A network administrator is troubleshooting a routing issue within an OSPF-enabled network. After reviewing...
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  91. 292.A network administrator has configured a router with the following command: ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0...
  92. 293.A network administrator has configured a router with the following command: ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0...
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  99. 300.A router needs to forward a packet destined for the IP address 192.168.1.66. The routing table contains the...
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