Cisco CCNA 200-301 Certification Exam
The CCNA 200-301 certification demonstrates foundational networking knowledge and skills.
Certification Overview
- Exam name: CCNA 200-301
- Vendor: Cisco
- Exam code: CCNA 200-301
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Total questions: 100
- Passing score: 80%
About This Certification
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 200-301 certification assesses candidates' understanding of networking fundamentals, IP connectivity, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability. The exam consists of four primary domains: Network Fundamentals, IP Connectivity, IP Services, and Security Fundamentals. Each domain focuses on key areas that are essential for networking professionals. The Network Fundamentals domain covers basic networking concepts, including OSI and TCP/IP models, network topologies, and protocols. The IP Connectivity domain emphasizes routing concepts and the operation of routers and switches, while the IP Services domain includes topics such as DHCP, NAT, and quality of service. Finally, the Security Fundamentals domain addresses security concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques. The certification also evaluates knowledge of various technologies and services, such as IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, VLANs, and WAN technologies. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to configure, verify, and troubleshoot networks effectively. The exam format consists of 100 questions, with a duration of 120 minutes, and a passing score of 80.
Who Should Take This Exam?
Network Engineer, Systems Administrator, IT Support Specialist, Network Technician, Security Analyst, Technical Support Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Engineer
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of networking concepts is recommended.
Topics Covered
- Topics to be announced
Question Types
- Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
- Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers)
- Drag and Drop
- Scenario-Based
CCNA 200-301 Practice Questions
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Network Fundamentals
How many broadcast domains are there in the network shown in the exhibit?
- One broadcast domain
- Two broadcast domains
- Three broadcast domains
- Seven broadcast domains
Which statement accurately describes collision domains?
- All computers in the collision domain have the potential to have a frame collision.
- All computers in the collision domain have the potential to receive layer 2 broadcast messages.
- All computers in the collision domain have the potential to receive layer 3 broadcast messages.
- All computers in the collision domain are set to 10 Mb/s full-duplex.
What component functions as a distribution switch for the physical data center?
- Top of Rack switch
- End of Row switch
- Core switch
- Virtual switch
Network Access
What term is used when multiple wireless access points (WAPs) cover the same SSID?
- Broadcast domain
- Basic service set
- Extended Service Set
- Wireless mesh
Which protocol enables a Lightweight AP (LWAP) to transmit data to the wired LAN?
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs)
- Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
- Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP)
What component enables wireless clients to seamlessly switch between access points while maintaining authentication?
- Basic service set
- Extended service set
- Wireless LAN controller
- Service set ID
IP Connectivity
Why might you opt for Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) as a connectivity choice?
- You need support for multicast packets.
- You need support for both IPv4 and IPv6 packets.
- You need a high amount of bandwidth.
- You require encryption.
What does a service-level agreement (SLA) define regarding network connectivity?
- It is an agreement of bandwidth between the ISP and the customer.
- It is a quality of service agreement between the ISP and the customer.
- It is an agreement of uptime between the ISP and the customer.
- All of the above.
Which device is in charge of adding a label to a packet?
- Customer edge (CE) router
- Provider edge (PE) router
- Customer premise switch
- Label switch routers (LSR)
IP Services
What protocol would you utilize to synchronize the time of the VM in the public cloud with an internal time source at your premises?
- DNS
- VPN
- rsync
- NTP
The person managing your DNS changed the entry for RouterB.You clear the DNS cache on RouterA and ping routerb.sybex.com from RouterA, but you still ping the original address as it was before the change.All other DNS addresses are working well, and the entry resolves correctly on your laptop. What's causing the issue?
- The router is configured to the wrong DNS server.
- RouterA has a host entry configured.
- The DNS administrator made an error.
- The domain name of the router is incorrect.
You set up a router to use the DNS server with the IP address 10.2.2.2 and configured the domain name as sybex.com.But you're unable to find the host routerb.sybex.com.What's the Windows command that helps you check DNS name resolution?
- C:\>ping routerb.sybex.com
- C:\>tracert routerb.sybex.com
- C:\>nslookup routerb.sybex.com
- C:\>dig routerb.sybex.com
Automation and Programmability
What's a reason to automate the configuration process for multiple routers?
- To increase the possibility for misconfiguration
- To create an outcome that can be reproduced
- To decrease problems from the new configuration
- To allow you to do less work
What's the best method to configure a new static route on the existing 20 routers?
- Copy and paste scripts built in Notepad++ into each router.
- Copy and paste scripts built in Excel into each router.
- Create a Python script to configure each router.
- Work with a partner so that both of you can double-check each other’s work and cut the time in half.
What is the main motivation for implementing network automation?
- Reduce the number of changes to be made
- Reduce the complications that arise from changes
- Reduce the human error factor
- Reduce the planning time for the changes
Security Fundamentals
In a network with firewalls, which zone typically holds services that are Internet-facing?
- Outside zone
- Enterprise network zone
- Demilitarized zone
- Inside zone
Which statement about firewalls is incorrect?
- Firewalls can protect a network from external attacks.
- Firewalls are commonly deployed to protect a network from internal attacks.
- Firewalls can provide stateful packet inspection.
- Firewalls can control application traffic.
Which statement does not accurately describe the logical management of a firewall?
- All physical access to the firewall should be tightly controlled.
- All firewall policies should be documented.
- Firewall logs should be regularly monitored.
- Firewalls should allow traffic by default and deny traffic explicitly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the exam?
The CCNA 200-301 exam contains 100 questions.
What is the passing score?
You need 80% to pass.
How long is the exam?
You have 120 minutes to complete the exam.
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