VLANs

What does VLAN stand for?

Virtual Local Access Network

Virtual Link Access Node

Virtual Local Area Network

Virtual LAN Network

What is the primary purpose of VLANs in networking?

To increase the physical size of a network

To improve network performance

To separate broadcast domains within a single switch

To connect multiple LANs together

Which IEEE standard defines VLANs and their operation?

802.11

802.1X

802.1Q

802.3

What is the purpose of a trunk port in VLAN configuration?

To connect VLANs across different switches

To provide access to multiple VLANs over a single link

To block unwanted traffic from entering VLANs

To assign IP addresses dynamically to VLANs

Which VLAN is typically used by default for management traffic on network switches?

VLAN 10

VLAN 1

VLAN 100

VLAN 4096

What is the benefit of using VLANs in a large network environment?

Increasing network latency

Reducing network complexity

Limiting network scalability

Improving network security

Which VLAN is often reserved for Voice over IP (VoIP) traffic in enterprise networks?

VLAN 1

VLAN 10

VLAN 100

VLAN 200

Which command is commonly used to assign a VLAN to an interface on a network switch?

Vlan assign

Interface vlan

Switchport access vlan

Vlan configure

What does the term "native VLAN" refer to in VLAN configuration?

The first VLAN configured on a switch

The VLAN used for untagged traffic on a trunk port

A VLAN reserved for management traffic

A VLAN used exclusively for wireless devices

Which type of VLAN spans multiple switches and requires a special protocol for its operation?

Static VLAN

Dynamic VLAN

Native VLAN

VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)

What is the primary benefit of using VLANs in a network environment?

Increased network speed

Improved network security

Simplified network configuration

Expanded network coverage

Which statement best describes VLAN tagging?

It encrypts VLAN traffic to secure network communications.

It adds a VLAN identifier to Ethernet frames to identify which VLAN the frame belongs to.

It limits VLAN traffic to specific ports on a switch.

It assigns IP addresses dynamically to VLANs.

Which VLAN is typically reserved for network management purposes and should not be used for user data traffic?

VLAN 10

VLAN 1

VLAN 199

VLAN 999

What is the purpose of a VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) in VLAN management?

To assign VLANs to specific ports on a switch

To encrypt VLAN traffic between switches

To automatically propagate VLAN configuration changes across a network

To limit the number of VLANs in use on a network

Which VLAN type is configured statically by assigning ports to VLANs manually?

Dynamic VLAN

Static VLAN

Native VLAN

Trunk VLAN

In VLAN terminology, what does a "native VLAN" refer to?

The default VLAN used on all trunk links unless otherwise specified

A VLAN reserved for VoIP traffic

A VLAN used for management purposes only

The VLAN used for wireless devices

What is the purpose of VLAN pruning?

To reduce network latency in VLAN communication

To prevent unauthorized VLAN access

To optimize network bandwidth by limiting broadcast traffic

To enforce VLAN security policies

Which VLAN protocol allows switches to exchange VLAN information dynamically?

VLAN Access Protocol (VAP)

VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)

VLAN Configuration Protocol (VCP)

VLAN Security Protocol (VSP)

Which command is commonly used to assign a VLAN to a switch port in Cisco IOS?

Switchport mode access

Vlan assign

Interface vlan

Vlan configure

What happens when a device sends an untagged frame to a switch port configured with a specific VLAN?

The switch drops the frame.

The switch forwards the frame with the VLAN tag stripped.

The switch forwards the frame to all VLANs.

The switch forwards the frame to the native VLAN.

VLANs

More Quizzes