Here are the answers to Thursday's Cisco CCNA and CCNP practice questions!

CCNA:

Convert the following binary value into a hex value: 11001101

In decimal, that is 195; 195 in hex is c3. (12 units of 16, three units of one)


CCNP / BSCI:

You are configuring an OSPF router to inject a default route into the OSPF domain. The command you've entered under the OSPF process is "default-information originate". What else do you have to do?

A. Nothing.

B. Make sure this router has a default route in its routing table.

C. Make sure this router is an ABR.

D. Make sure this router is an ASBR.

Answer: B. If you use the always option with this command, a default route would be advertised even if the router in question doesn't have one in its routing table.


CCNP / BCMSN:

What is the main purpose of IEEE 802.3ac?

A. Allows access ports to become trunks

B. Allows the switch to forward runt frames

C. Allows VTP transparent mode to forward ads from other switches

D. Allows maximum frame length to be extended

Answer: D.


CCNP / BCRAN:

Identify the FALSE statement regarding VDSL.

A. Delivers over 52 MBPS over copper wire

B. Used by Cisco to build Long Range Ethernet (LRE)

C. Maximum distance is 4000 feet

D. The "V" stands for "Versatile Host"

Answer: D.


CCNP / CIT:

What cable type is necessary for a trunk to form?

A. crossover

B. rollover

C. straight-through

D. extended

Answer: A. (That better have been easy!)

See you later tonight with the answers to Friday's questions, and a bonus set of CCNA and CCNP practice questions. And don't forget - Network+ questions begin Monday, along with sneak previews of my upcoming Network+ Study Package!

To your certification exam success,

Chris Bryant
CCIE #12933
www.thebryantadvantage.com