Lab No.

1 Exercise
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which of the following tools is used to secure connectors onto cables?

A) Tester B) Crimping Tool C) RJ45 Connector D) Packet Tracer

2. What type of cable is used for PC to PC connections?

A) Straight-through Cable B) Serial Cable C) Coaxial Cable D) Crossover Cable

3. Which connector is commonly used for Ethernet networking?

A) RJ11 B) RJ9 C) RJ45 D) USB

4. CISCO Packet Tracer is primarily used for: A) Physical cable connections B)

Network simulation C) Internet browsing D) Virus scanning

5. Twisted-pair cables such as Cat5e and Cat6 are used for:

A) Audio Transmission B) Video Streaming C) Electrical Power D) Network

Communication

Fill in the Blanks

1. The __________ tool is used to attach RJ45 connectors to network cables.

2. RJ11 connectors are mainly used in __________ systems.

3. A __________ Ethernet cable is used for PC to Switch connections.

4. A __________ cable is used for connecting switches in older systems.

5. __________ is a network simulation software by Cisco.

True/False:

1. RJ45 connectors are used for telephone line connections. ( )

2. A tester is used to check continuity and correct wiring in network cables. ( )

3. A straight-through cable is used for connecting a PC to a router. ( )

4. Switch-to-switch connections never use straight-through cables. ( ) 5. Serial cables

are used for WAN connections between routers. ( )

 Lab no # 2 Excerise

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which of the following is not a network simulator mentioned in the document?

a) GNS3 b) NS-3 c) Wireshark d) Packet Tracer

2. Which mode in Packet Tracer provides detailed packet flow analysis?

a) Real-Time mode b) Interactive mode c) Simulation mode d) Offline mode

Which Cisco certification is Packet Tracer primarily used for?

a) CCIE b) CCNA c) CCSP d) CCA

3. What is the function of the shortcut 'Ctrl + T' in Cisco Packet Tracer?

a) Opens a new topology b) Opens the terminal of a selected device

c) Toggles simulation mode

d) Copies a selected object

Answer: b) Opens the terminal of a selected device

4. Which programming languages does Packet Tracer support for network

automation?

a) Java and C++ b) Python and JavaScript c) HTML and PHP d) Ruby and Swift

Fill in the Blanks

1. Cisco Packet Tracer is primarily used for __________ and _______ in networking.

2. The shortcut key to save a project in Cisco Packet Tracer is __________.

3. Packet Tracer supports routing protocols like RIP, __________, and EIGRP.

4. The __________ mode in Packet Tracer allows step-by-step analysis of packet flow.

5. Packet Tracer includes both a graphical user interface and a __________ interface.
True or False

1. Cisco Packet Tracer is only available for Windows operating systems. ( )

2. The simulation mode in Packet Tracer helps in troubleshooting network issues. ( )

3. GNS3 and OMNeT++ are examples of physical network hardware. ( )

4. Packet Tracer supports IoT device integration. ( )

5. Ctrl + R is used to refresh the network display in Cisco Packet Tracer. ( )

 Lab No# 3 Exercise

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which type of coaxial cable is primarily used for professional video broadcasting and

high-end security systems?

A. RG-6 B. Triax C. Hardline D. STP

2. Which twisted pair cable category supports up to 10 Gbps over short distances and has a

maximum bandwidth of 250 MHz?

A. Cat5 B. Cat5e C. Cat6 D. Cat3

3. What type of connector is commonly used with coaxial cables in CCTV systems?

A. LC B. BNC C. SC D. RJ45

4. Which of the following cables transmits data using light signals?

A. Twisted Pair B. Coaxial C. Fiber Optic D. UTP

5. Which fiber optic connector is known for its push-pull mechanism and ease of use?

A. FC B. ST C. SC D. TNC

Fill in the Blanks

1. ______ consist of two insulated copper wires twisted together to reduce EMI & crosstalk.

2. RG-6 is a type of ______ cable commonly used in residential & commercial applications.

3. __________ fiber is used for long-distance communication with minimal signal loss.

4. The________ connector is a high-frequency RF connector used in antennas & microwave

systems.

5. Cat5e cables support data rates of up to __________.

True or False

1. Twisted pair cables are only used in telephone networks. ( )

2. Fiber optic cables are immune to electromagnetic interference. ( )

3. Cat3 UTP cables support 1 Gbps data transmission. ( )

4. The FC connector is suitable for high-vibration environments. ( )

Multi-mode fiber is ideal for transmitting data over several kilometers. ( )

 LAB # 4
SIMPLE NETWORK USING PACKET TRACER

MCQs

1. Which device was configured to provide DHCP service in LAB 4?

a) Switch b) [Link] Server c) Router d) Laptop

2. What is the default gateway IP address configured for devices?
a) [Link] b) [Link] c) [Link] d) [Link]
3. Which command is used to verify that a PC received an IP from DHCP?
a) ping b) ipconfig /release c) ipconfig /renew d) both b and c
4. What type of IP configuration is assigned to the [Link] server?
a) DHCP b) Static c) Dynamic d) Automatic
5. What is the maximum number of users set in the DHCP pool?
a) 25 b) 100 c) 50 d) 75

True/False:
1. The [Link] server was configured as a DNS server. (True)
2. The laptop connects to the network using a wired connection. (False)
3. The DNS server address and the default gateway address were different. (False)
4. The FastEthernet interface of the server was configured with a static IP. (True)
5. The wireless router configuration was not part of the lab. (False)

Fill in the Blanks:

1. The DNS server IP address configured was __________.
2. The starting IP address in the DHCP pool was __________.
3. The subnet mask used in the network was __________.
4. To verify network connectivity, the __________ command was issued in the command
prompt.
5. The pool name set during DHCP configuration was __________.
 LAB # 5
CONFIGURING BASIC SWITCH SETTINGS

MCQs:

1. What command is used to set a hostname on the switch?

a) enable b) hostname c) configure terminal d) ip default-gateway

2. Which cable is used to connect a PC to the switch?

a) Fiber Cable b) Console Cable c) Copper Straight-Through Cable d) Crossover

Cable

3. What VLAN number was created for management purposes?

a) 1 b) 10 c) 50 d) 99

4. What IP address was assigned to VLAN 99?

a) [Link] b) [Link] c) [Link] d) [Link]

5. Which command is used to save the running configuration to startup configuration?

a) write memory b) copy running-config startup-config c) save configuration d) startup

save

True/False:

1. The hostname of the switch was changed to S1.

2. VLAN 99 was used for remote management of the switch.

3. Telnet was disabled for remote access.

4. The PC was assigned a static IP address manually.

5. All ports on the switch were assigned to VLAN 1 by default after configuration.
Fill in the Blanks:

1. The default gateway configured for the switch was __________.

2. The password set for console access was __________.

3. The switch was accessed via __________ cable for initial configuration.

4. The command to disable DNS lookup on the switch is __________.

5. To verify VLAN settings, the __________ command was used.

 LAB # 7

ROUTER CONFIGURATION

1. What happens if two devices on different subnets ([Link]/24 and [Link]/24)

try to communicate without a properly configured router?

a) Communication succeeds through broadcast

b) Communication fails as packets cannot cross subnet boundaries without routing

c) Communication succeeds but at reduced speed

d) Communication succeeds only for TCP protocols but fails for UDP

2. If the default gateway on PC0 is misconfigured as [Link] instead of [Link],

what will be the result?

a) PC0 can still communicate with PC1 but at reduced speed

b) PC0 can communicate with other devices on its own subnet but cannot reach other
networks

c) PC0 will have no network connectivity at all

d) PC0 will automatically correct the gateway address after communication failure

3. When a ping is sent from PC0 to PC1 for the first time, what protocol must run before
ICMP packets can be sent?

a) DHCP b) DNS c) ARP d) HTTP

4. In the lab topology, what would be the path of a packet sent from PC0 ([Link]) to
PC1 ([Link])?

a) PC0 → Router's FastEthernet0/0 → Router's FastEthernet0/1 → PC1

b) PC0 → Switch → PC1 b) PC0 → PC1 directly through broadcast

c) PC0 → Router's FastEthernet0/1 → Router's FastEthernet0/0 → PC1

5. If you configured the subnet mask on Router1's FastEthernet0/0 interface as [Link]

instead of [Link], what would be the effect?

a) The router would not boot properly

Multiple Choice Questions

b) The subnet would expand to include both PC0 and PC1 in the same broadcast domain

c) The router would not be able to communicate with PC0

d) There would be no effect as routers automatically correct subnet mask errors

True/False Questions

1. In the lab setup, straight-through cables are used because the connection is between
devices of different types (PC to router). ( )
2. If PC0 and PC1 had the same IP address but on different subnets, they could still
communicate properly through the router. ( )
3. The ARP table on PC0 would contain the MAC address of PC1 after a successful ping
from PC0 to PC1. ( )
4. Configuring only the IP addresses on the PCs without setting the default gateway would
still allow communication between PC0 and PC1. ( )
5. The "enable" command used in router configuration moves the user from user EXEC
mode to privileged EXEC mode, allowing configuration changes. ( )

Fill in the Blanks

1. When PC0 sends a packet to PC1, it first checks if the destination is on the same
network by comparing the _______________portion of the IP addresses.
2. If a router's interface is down, the command to enable it in configuration mode is
.

3. The command to view the current ARP table on a Cisco router is .

4. When configuring the router interfaces, the command is used to apply the
changes and make the interface operational.
5. In a router's running configuration, the default administrative distance for directly
connected networks is
 LAB# 8

CMD Networking Commands Assessment

1. When using the tracert command, what network protocol is primarily used to track the
path of packets?

a) TCP b) ICMP c) UDP d) HTTPS

2. If you run ipconfig /release but not ipconfig /renew, what would be the consequence for
your network connectivity?

a) The network adapter will automatically obtain a new IP address after a few seconds

b) The network adapter will remain without an IP address until manually configured

c) The network adapter will revert to its previous IP address

d) The network adapter will use a self-assigned 169.254.x.x address

3. What is the fundamental difference between the information provided by ping and tracert
commands?

a) ping tests connectivity to specific destinations while tracert shows the entire path

b) ping works only for websites while tracert works only for IP addresses

c) ping shows connection speed while tracert only confirms connectivity

d) ping is for local network while tracert is exclusively for internet connections

4. When using the arp -a command, which of the following statements correctly explains the
relationship between the listed IP addresses and your network?

a) All listed IP addresses are directly accessible from your computer

b) Only IP addresses with the same subnet as your interface are on your local network

c) The MAC addresses shown are permanently stored in your computer's memory

d) The list shows all devices that have ever connected to your network

5. If the typeperf "\Network Interface(*)\Bytes Total/sec" command shows consistently high

values, what could this indicate about your network connection?
Multiple Choice Questions

a) Your network adapter is failing and needs replacement

b) A virus or malware might be using your connection

c) High bandwidth consumption that could be legitimate or suspicious

d) Your network is operating at optimal efficiency

True/False Questions

1. When you use Ctrl+C with the ping command, it terminates the command completely,
whereas Ctrl+Break shows statistics while allowing the command to continue running.
2. The getmac command can display MAC addresses of remote computers on your network
without requiring administrative privileges.
3. The net view command will always show all devices connected to your network,
including mobile phones and IoT devices that don't have computer names.
4. When using ipconfig /all, the "Physical Address" field displays the MAC address of your
network adapter.
5. If two computers on the same network have identical MAC addresses, the arp -a
command will display both of them with their respective IP addresses.

Fill in the Blanks

1. To reset the DNS resolver cache in Windows Command Prompt, you would use the
command .
2. The command can be used to see the active TCP connections, listening ports, and
network statistics on your computer.
3. When an IP address begins with 169.254.x.x, it indicates the network adapter has
received a(n) IP address due to DHCP failure.
4. In the output of ipconfig /all, the field shows the unique hardware address assigned
to your network adapter by its manufacturer.
5. To check if packets are being lost during transmission to a website, the best command to
use would be with appropriate parameters.
 LAB# 6

Ethernet Cable and RJ45 Crimping Assessment

1. How many wires are in the standard RJ45 connector?

a)4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 10

2. Which color wire corresponds to Pin 1 in the TIA/EIA-568-B standard?

a) White/blue b) White/orange c) Brown d) Green

3. What should be done before crimping the RJ45 connector?

a) Test the cable b) Cut the wire to size

b)Insert the wire into the connector d) Arrange the wire in the correct order

4. What is the primary purpose of the twisted pairs in the cable?

a) To provide color coding b) To reduce interference c) To increase length

5. For a crossover cable, which configuration would you use for one end?

a) TIA/EIA-568-A b) TIA/EIA-570 c) TIA/EIA-568-B d) None of the above

True/False Questions

1. TIA/EIA-568-A is the only wiring standard used for Ethernet cable.

2. You should only use one RJ45 connector for each Ethernet cable.
3. Only twisted pair cables like Cat5e and Cat6 can be used for Ethernet connection.
4. A crimping tool is used to attach the RJ45 connector to the cable.
Multiple Choice Questions

Fill in the Blanks

1. The TIA/EIA-568-A standard is used for straight-through cables.

2. A straight-through Ethernet cable follows the configuration for both ends.

3. The white/orange is inserted into pin of the RJ45 connector.

4. The primary purpose of crimping is to securely attach the wire to the .

5. An Ethernet cable typically consists of pairs of twisted wires.

6. We use to test the Ethernet cable to ensure proper connectivity after crimping.