(Commands + Configurations)

• What does User EXEC Mode allow access to?


  It allows access to a limited number of basic monitoring commands.
• How is Privileged EXEC Mode identified in the CLI prompt?


  By a prompt that ends with the # symbol.
• What is Global Configuration Mode used for?


  To access configuration options on the device.
• What command is used to exit any subconfiguration mode back to global configuration mode?


  exit
• How can you return to Privileged EXEC mode from any configuration mode?


  By using the end command or the key combination Ctrl + Z.
• What is a keyword in the IOS command structure?


  A specific parameter defined in the operating system.
• What is an argument in the IOS command structure?


  A value or variable defined by the user.
• What command is used to move from User EXEC mode to Privileged EXEC mode?


  enabled
• What does the command syntax provide in IOS?


  It provides the pattern or format that must be used when entering a command.
• What command would you use to ping a device with the IP address 10.10.10.5?


  ping 10.10.10.5
• What does context-sensitive help provide?


  It helps find available commands in each command mode.
• What is the purpose of the command syntax check?


  To verify that a valid command was entered by the user.
• What happens when the IOS displays a “--More--” prompt?


  It indicates that the command output produces more text than can be displayed in a terminal window.
• What command is used to encrypt plaintext passwords in IOS?


  service password-encryption
• What is the purpose of a banner message on a network device?


  To warn unauthorized personnel from attempting to access the device.
• How do you create a banner message of the day on a network device?


  Use the command banner motd # the message of the day #.
• What is the default name assigned to a Cisco IOS switch?


  Switch
• What are the guidelines for naming devices?


  Start with a letter, contain no spaces, end with a letter or digit, use only letters, digits, and dashes, and be less than 64 characters in length.
• What should be the first configuration command on any device?


  To give it a unique hostname.