CCNA Discovery 1 (DCompNtwk) - Module 3 Exam Answers

1. Which term is used to describe the process of placing one message format into another format so that the message can be delivered across the appropriate medium?
• flow control 
• encapsulation 
• encoding 
• multicasting 
• access method 

2. Refer to the graphic. Five PCs are connected through a hub. If host H1 wants to reply to a message from host H2, which statement is true?
• H1 sends a unicast message to H2, but the hub forwards it to all devices. 
• H1 sends a unicast message to H2, and the hub forwards it directly to H2. 
• H1 sends a broadcast message to H2, and the hub forwards it to all devices. 
• H1 sends a multicast message to H2, and the hub forwards it directly to H2. 

3. Which two statements concerning networking standards are true? (Choose two.) 
• adds complexity to networks 
• encourages vendors to create proprietary protocols 
• provides consistent interconnections across networks 
• ensures that communications work best in a single-vendor environment 
• simplifies new product development 

4. What does the 100 mean when referencing the 100BASE-T Ethernet standard? 
• type of cable used 
• type of data transmission 
• speed of transmission 
• type of connector required 
• maximum length of cable allowed 

5. Which address does an NIC use when deciding whether to accept a frame? 
• source IP address 
• source MAC address 
• destination IP address 
• destination MAC address 
• source Ethernet address 

6. Which type of address is used in an Ethernet frame header? 
• logical addresses only 
• IP addresses only 
• MAC addresses only 
• broadcast addresses only 

7. What is the function of the FCS field in an Ethernet frame? 
• detects transmission errors 
• provides timing for transmission 
• contains the start of frame delimiter 
• indicates which protocol will receive the frame 

8. What is the purpose of logical addresses in an IP network? 
• They identify a specific NIC on a host device. 
• They are used to determine which host device accepts the frame. 
• They provide vendor-specific information about the host. 
• They are used to determine the network that the host is located on. 
• They are used by switches to make forwarding decisions. 

9. Which device accepts a message on one port and always forwards the message to all other ports? 
• modem 
• switch 
• router 
• hub 

10. Which two networking devices are used to connect hosts to the access layer? (Choose two.) 
• router 
• hub
• switch
 
• server 
• computer 

11. Host A needs to learn the MAC address of Host B, which is on the same LAN segment. A message has been sent to all the hosts on the segment asking for the MAC address of Host B. Host B responds with its MAC address and all other hosts disregard the request. What protocol was used in this scenario?
• ARP 
• DHCP 
• DNS 
• WINS 

12. A switch receives a frame with a destination MAC address that is currently not in the MAC table. What action does the switch perform?
• It drops the frame. 
• It sends out an ARP request looking for the MAC address. 
• It floods the frame out of all active ports, except the origination port. 
• It returns the frame to the sender. 

13. What is a benefit of having a router within the distribution layer? 
• prevents collisions on a local network 
• keeps broadcasts contained within a local network 
• controls which hosts have access to the network 
• controls host-to-host traffic within a single local network 

14. Refer to the graphic. What does the router do after it determines that a data packet from Network 1 should be forwarded to Network 2?
• It sends the data packet as it was received. 
• It reassembles the frame with different MAC addresses than the original frame. 
• It reassembles the data packet with different IP addresses than the original data packet. 
• It reassembles both the packet and the frame with different destination IP and MAC addresses. 

15. Which table does a router use to make decisions on where a data packet is to be sent? 
• ARP table 
• routing table 
• network table 
• forwarding table 

16. If the default gateway is configured incorrectly on the host, what is the impact on communications? 
• The host is unable to communicate on the local network. 
• The host can communicate with other hosts on the local network, but is unable to communicate with hosts on remote networks. 
• The host can communicate with other hosts on remote networks, but is unable to communicate with hosts on the local network.
• There is no impact on communications. 

17. What device is typically used as the default gateway for a computer? 
• a server hosted by the ISP 
• the router interface closest to the computer 
• a server managed by a central IT department 
• the switch interface that connects to the computer 

18. If a router receives a packet that it does not know how to forward, what type of route must be configured on the router to prevent the router from dropping it?
• dynamic route 
• default route 
• destination route 
• default destination 

19. Which two items are included in a network logical map? (Choose two.) 
• naming scheme
• IP addressing scheme
 
• length of cable runs 
• physical location of networking devices 
• specific layout of interconnections between networking devices and hosts 

20. An integrated router can normally perform the functions of which two other network devices? (Choose two.) 
• NIC 
• switch 
• e-mail server 
• application server 
• wireless access point 

21. What is a reason for disabling simple file sharing? 
• It enables the user to map a remote resource with a local drive. 
• It enables the user to share all files with all users and groups. 
• It enables the user to share printers. 
• It enables the user to set more specific security access levels.