01
Front
What does a VLAN do?
Back
A VLAN divides a switched network into a separate Layer 2 broadcast domain.
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1 VLANs and Access Ports Free Online FlashCards
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02
Front
Can one physical switch host devices in different VLANs?
Back
Devices in different VLANs are logically separated even when they connect to the same physical switch.
03
Front
What traffic does an access port carry?
Back
An access port carries traffic for one VLAN.
04
Front
What devices typically connect to access ports?
Back
Access ports are typically used to connect end devices such as computers or printers.
05
Front
Which command sets a switch interface to access mode?
Back
`switchport mode access` sets an interface to access mode.
06
Front
Which command assigns an access port to VLAN 10?
Back
`switchport access vlan 10` assigns the interface to VLAN 10.
07
Front
How is VLAN 10 named STAFF in the CLI example?
Back
Enter `vlan 10` to create or enter VLAN 10, then use `name STAFF` in VLAN configuration mode to name it.
08
Front
Which command checks VLAN existence and access-port membership?
Back
`show vlan brief` lists VLANs and their access-port membership.
09
Front
How can you check a port’s mode and access VLAN?
Back
`show interfaces GigabitEthernet1/0/1 switchport` displays whether the port is in access mode and its access VLAN.
10
Front
What enables communication between different VLANs?
Back
Communication between VLANs requires a router or Layer 3 switch to route traffic between them.
11
Front
What happens to direct Layer 2 communication across VLANs without routing?
Back
Without routing, devices in different VLANs cannot communicate directly at Layer 2.
12
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When should two endpoints in the same VLAN generally communicate?
Back
Two active endpoints in the same VLAN and IP subnet should generally communicate, assuming their firewalls and other network settings allow it.
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