Aruba Certified Switching Associate Practice Exam

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• What does ARP stand for and what is its role in networking?
• Which routing protocol is considered a link-state protocol supported on Aruba AOS-CX switches?
• In a switched network, what is the purpose of MAC address learning?
• Which statement is true when it comes to managing Aruba AOS-CX switches?
• How can a broadcast storm be prevented?
• What does the 802.1Q standard relate to?
• What is the maximum number of switches supported in an Aruba Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stack?
• What is a major benefit of using VLANs in a network?
• What is the role of a Layer 2 switch?
• What is a disadvantage of not using NAT in a private network?
• What is a switch's forwarding table?
• Which statement is true regarding configuration file management in Aruba OS-CX?
• What command will automatically timeout the terminal session after 20 minutes of inactivity?
• What is the primary purpose of network redundancy?
• What technology is used to prevent loops in switch networks?
• In a scenario where Switch-1 is configured for LACP and Switch-2 has matching ports but has not enabled LACP, what will be the LACP Forwarding State of ports 1/1/27 and 1/1/28 on Switch-2?
• What does NAT facilitate for private networks?
• Which statements accurately describe VRRP concepts and operation?
• What is a primary benefit of using a Layer 3 switch over a Layer 2 switch?
• What command allows an administrator to save the current configuration on a switch?
• What information does the command "show spanning-tree" provide?
• When does a switch add a VLAN tag to a frame?
• What does the term 'fade' refer to in relation to a wireless LAN?
• What is the primary difference between Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches?
• What does "Link Aggregation" primarily achieve in networking?
• What is the role of a default gateway in a network?
• Which of the following correctly describes the behavior of AOS-CX switches regarding firmware updates?
• What defines a broadcast storm in a networking context?
• Which layer of the OSI model does a Layer 3 switch operate at?
• What is an available command on an Aruba AOS-CX switch that would back up the secondary image to a remote repository?
• Which of these represents a typical use case for Quality of Service (QoS)?
• What is the main function of the Data Link Layer in the OSI model?
• What is the command to enable an edge port in Aruba OS-CX?
• What is a primary advantage of using static link aggregation?
• What information does a DHCP server provide to clients?
• What does bandwidth management in networking refer to?
• What does the term "multicast" refer to in networking?
• Which Layer-4 Protocol and port match FTP?
• What is the primary purpose of an access port in networking?
• Which OSI layer is responsible for session management?
• What represents a main feature of port security on switches?
• Which protocol helps to prevent loops in a network of switches?
• What is a characteristic of cloud computing in network design?
• What is the function of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)?
• Which ports should be trunk ports on Server-1?
• What is the purpose of a network diagram?
• What does a multicast allow in terms of data communication?
• What is the purpose of the show running-config command?
• What role does the root bridge play in a network using STP?
• Which command is used to check the ARP table on a switch?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding the CIDR notation 172.20.66.5/19?
• What is the main disadvantage of using a hub instead of a switch?
• What does the term "broadcast domain" refer to in networking?
• What is a primary function of spanning tree protocol in a network?
• Which AOS-CX supported version of Spanning-Tree allows the use of different instances mapped to one or more VLANs?
• Which communication method closely resembles Full-Duplex communication?
• How does network segmentation benefit performance?
• When using subnetting, what is the effect on the number of possible host addresses?
• What kind of address is used by ARP to identify a device on a local network?
• Which option accurately describes default access methods to a 6300 Aruba OS-CX device?
• In AOS-CX switches, which protocol is primarily used for device discovery and configuration?
• How does a switch compare to a hub in terms of data forwarding?
• Why is it important for switches to manage MAC address tables?
• How can you verify the VLAN configuration on a switch?
• How can redundancy in a switched network be increased?
• What command is typically used to display the active VLANs on a switch?
• What information contributes to the load balancing decision across a LAG?
• What is one function of AAA in Aruba OS-CX devices?
• Which statement is incorrect about Aruba NetEdit?
• What are the main features of Layer 2 switching?
• What type of virtualization does Aruba OS-CX support?
• Which of the following best describes the benefits of implementing QoS measures?
• Which of the following is a function of a switch?
• What is the primary function of a router in a network?
• What is the primary function of Network Address Translation (NAT)?
• What is the purpose of the "show mac address-table" command?
• Which option describes the scalability advantage of a 3-tier network design?
• How does RADIUS enhance network security?
• Which protocol is commonly used for VLAN tagging in Ethernet frames?
• What is the primary role of a DHCP server within a network?
• What command reboots an AOS-CX switch?
• Which statements regarding network devices operational planes are true?
• What does Quality of Service (QoS) aim to achieve in networking?
• What is the primary purpose of using a router in a network?
• What is a key feature of Quality of Service (QoS) protocols?
• What is a split horizon technique used for in networking?
• What is a trunk port in a VLAN configuration?
• What type of monitoring can be used to check switch performance in an AOS-CX environment?
• What benefit does Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) provide?
• Which statement accurately defines LLDP?
• What is the role of an access point in a wireless network?
• What benefit does NAT provide for organizations with limited public IP addresses?
• What is the primary difference between standard and extended ACLs?
• Which device is commonly used to connect multiple switches together in a network?
• What kind of information does an extended ACL filter on?
• What does the Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) primarily aim to achieve in a network?
• What is the role of ICMP in network communications?
• Which technology expands network segmentation capabilities?
• Which scenario best illustrates the need for Network Address Translation (NAT)?
• What is the role of a switch port in a network?
• Describe what a "broadcast storm" is.
• What is the benefit of configuring Quality of Service (QoS) in a switched network?
• What function does VLAN tagging serve in a network?
• What is implied by a switch operating in router mode in an AOS-CX configuration?
• What does a router choose when learning about a network from multiple sources?
• What is a "collision domain"?
• How does the Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) enhance network operations?
• What is the purpose of Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)?
• What are routing protocols primarily used for?
• What switch function occurs at the Control plane?
• What is the purpose of VLANs in network switching?
• Which are the two standard types of PoE?
• What is an "uplink port"?
• What does a Next-Hop IP Address of 10.30.233.1 in a router's IP routing table represent?
• What is a benefit of a 2-Tier design over a 3-Tier?
• What is the primary function of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)?
• What is a network protocol?
• What does the Aruba OS-CX command "Spanning-tree port-type admin-edge" do?
• What is true about managing Aruba OS-CX devices?
• What network device can connect multiple LAN segments and filter traffic?
• How can AOS-CX switches enhance network performance for high-traffic environments?
• Which protocols are primarily used for implementing Link Aggregation?
• What does the acronym “PoE” stand for in networking terminology?
• What is one effect of using PoE in network switches?
• What is the command to enable a Link Aggregation interface 99 in Aruba OS-CX?
• Which of the following is true about collision domains?
• What command is used to view interface status on a switch?
• Which device is responsible for routing traffic within different networks?
• What is the primary significance of the "native VLAN" in VLAN tagging?
• What crucial role does Quality of Service (QoS) play in managing network performance?
• Which protocol is commonly used for Link Aggregation?
• Which statements accurately describe link state routing protocols?
• What is the purpose of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)?
• How does VLAN configuration impact network segmentation?
• What is Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)?
• What is the purpose of DHCP Snooping in network security?
• What are the Spanning-Tree protocols that are considered open standards?
• Which Ethernet port combination does the Aruba 2930M switch series support?
• What happens when the Master in a basic VRRP configuration fails and then comes back online after a period of time?
• Why is centralized authentication important in a network?
• What does subnetting allow a network administrator to do?
• What is the main purpose of implementing "port security" on a switch?
• What factor contributes to increased network availability?
• What is true about VSX?
• What is used to determine the hashing algorithm for load balancing across a LAG in Aruba OS-CX switches?
• What is essential for effective bandwidth management?
• How does a switch differ from a hub?
• What is one of the benefits of creating VLANs?
• What is the significance of VLANs in terms of broadcast domains?
• Which statement is true about classful IP addressing?
• What does the command "show vlan" accomplish on an AOS-CX switch?
• What role does error detection play in the Data Link Layer?
• What type of traffic is typically prioritized in a switched network using QoS?
• In the context of ARP, what does “resolve” refer to?
• What is a primary benefit of a modular chassis-based switch?
• What aspect of cloud computing is particularly beneficial for businesses?
• What is the process known as MAC address learning in a switch?
• Which transport legacy protocol allows unsecure remote access to manage a network device?
• What does the command "ping 127.0.0.1" test?
• What is the function of the spanning tree algorithm?
• What connectivity options does Aruba NetEdit support?
• What is the purpose of a trunk port on a switch?
• What is the function of Access Control Lists (ACLs) in networking?
• What does a Layer 2 switch primarily use to make forwarding decisions?
• What is the purpose of having redundant links in a switched network?
• Which of the following issues are created from redundant Layer-Two loops?
• What is the maximum number of VLANs that can be supported by a standard switch?
• How is a MAC address defined in networking?
• What happens if Switch-A, configured as Master in a stacked setup with Switch-B, is shut down?
• Why is cloud computing considered a flexible solution for data storage?
• What function does a layer 3 switch perform in network systems?
• Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for the physical transmission of data?
• What does the term “broadcast domain” refer to in networking?
• What type of connectivity is a "crossover cable" used for?
• What layer of the OSI model does VLAN tagging occur?
• What does a standard ACL primarily control in a network?
• How can VLANs enhance network security?
• What can be inferred from the configuration line 'SW1(config-if)#vlan trunk allow 1,20'?
• Which command configures a trunk port on Cisco devices?
• Which command is used to display the current VLAN configuration on a switch?
• What does the term "multi-chassis LAG" refer to in the context of AOS-CX switches?
• What does the term "Hot Standby Router Protocol" (HSRP) refer to?
• How does Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) improve upon traditional STP?
• Which option correctly describes a LAN network?
• What is a benefit of using RADIUS in a network?
• What does configuring a static IP address on a device ensure?
• Which of the following is NOT a valid method for connecting to Aruba switch management interfaces?
• In the context of VLANs, what is the difference between access ports and trunk ports?
• What is the maximum number of VLANs supported by the 802.1Q standard?
• What occurs when a switch port violates its configured security policy?
• What are valid specifications for VSF requirements?
• What is a feature of the NetEdit application?
• What is the purpose of the command "traceroute"?
• What is the purpose of Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) in AOS-CX switches?
• What does it mean to "prune" a VLAN?
• Which feature allows AOS-CX switches to minimize downtime during maintenance?
• What is the primary purpose of switching in a network?
• What happens during a VLAN trunking protocol (VTP) operation?
• Which issue arises from not segmenting a network properly?
• What command configures a static route on the Aruba AOS-CX switch?
• How does implementing VLAN configurations impact broadcast traffic?
• What does the acronym STP stand for in networking?
• What does a routing device define?
• Which of the following statements about ARP tables is accurate?
• Which command displays the current VLAN configuration on an Aruba switch?
• What does the term “link state” refer to in routing protocols like OSPF?
• In an AOS-CX switch, what does enabling "Storm Control" help to achieve?
• What is "EtherChannel" in Cisco technology?
• What does VLAN stand for and what is its purpose?
• In what way do Layer 2 switches operate with data packets?
• How does the configuration of a switch affect its performance?
• What is a potential downside of a broadcast storm in a network?
• What is the default interface for managing Aruba OS-CX switches?
• What can cause a connectivity issue according to network discovery methods?
• Which statement is correct regarding Static versus Dynamic LAG?
• How does QoS contribute to user experience in a network environment?
• Which method is used to validate DHCP messages in a network?
• Which of the options below accurately describe a typical packet delivery process?
• How do you configure a port to be part of a VLAN on a switch?
• In network troubleshooting, what is the purpose of the ping command?
• What is the main responsibility of the Physical Layer in the OSI model?
• What is the function of the Command Line Interface (CLI) in switch management?
• What is the purpose of Quality of Service (QoS) in a network?
• What is a function of VLANs in a network?
• What does the show interface command do?
• How do switches utilize the MAC address table?
• What is the function of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)?
• Which feature makes cloud computing desirable for disaster recovery?
• Given the IP address 172.20.3.54 and a mask of 255.255.255.0, what can be stated about this addressing?
• Which command would you use to see a list of interfaces and their status on an AOS-CX switch?
• Currently, the prompt on the AOS-CX switch displays: Core-1(config)# interface 1/1/5. Which command will immediately return the prompt to Privileged mode?
• Which command could be used to test reachability from an AOS-CX switch?
• What is the primary purpose of Link Aggregation?
• In Aruba AOS-CX, which command is used to create a new user?
• What is true regarding Spanning-Tree on AOS-CX switches at factory default?
• When configuring AOS-CX switches, what is a necessary step for enabling VLANs?
• What is the significance of port security on a switch?
• What is one of the primary benefits of using a VLAN?
• Which statement accurately describes the result of implementing Link Aggregation?
• Which of the following describes a broadcast domain?
• When using a /24 subnet mask with a Class B address 172.20.0.0, what is a true outcome?
• Which of the following is a key advantage of using VLANs in a network?
• What distinguishes the Physical Layer from the Data Link Layer?
• What is the broadcast address of the network 192.168.201.112/28?
• An administrator has advised you to use the checkpoint auto 15 command prior to making remote management port changes. What does this command do on Aruba AOS-CX switches?
• Which protocol is commonly used to secure the administration of a switch?
• What is "Ethernet over Fiber"?
• What function does the Aruba CX Mobile App serve?
• What does the 'root bridge' refer to in a Spanning Tree Protocol topology?
• In which scenario is Static Link Aggregation mode typically used?
• In most switches, what is the default VLAN?
• What is the function of an access switch?
• In networking, what method is used to enhance reliability through redundancy?
• In the context of networking, what role does cloud computing primarily serve?
• What is a main advantage of using RSTP over STP?