A network diagram shows a cloud symbol with a line connecting to a router. The line is labeled 'ISP'. What does the cloud symbol represent?

The Internet or an external network

When routing cables in a rack according to a diagram, what is a recommended practice to avoid strain on the cables?

Route cables in front of the devices to make them visible

Use cable management arms and avoid sharp bends

Use the longest cables possible to allow slack

Pull cables tightly to keep them out of the way

A technician is racking a new switch and router. The diagram shows the switch at the top of the rack and the router directly below it. The switch has two power supplies, and the router has one. The technician has two power cables and one power strip. What is the correct power connection method?

Connect the switch to a wall outlet and the router to the power strip

Connect only one switch power supply and the router to the power strip

Connect both switch power supplies to the power strip and the router to a wall outlet

Connect the switch and router to the power strip using only one cable each

You are cabling a rack with a patch panel and a switch. The diagram shows the patch panel above the switch. You have a bundle of 24 cables from the patch panel to the switch. You notice that the cables are longer than necessary. What is the best practice for managing the excess cable length?

Leave the excess length hanging loosely

Cut the cables to the exact length

Use cable ties to bundle the excess length neatly at the back of the rack

Coil the excess length tightly around the patch panel

You are connecting two switches, SW1 and SW2, as shown in the diagram. The diagram shows a link between SW1's port 24 and SW2's port 1. You have a straight-through cable and a crossover cable. Which cable should you use?

Either cable, because modern switches auto-negotiate MDI/MDIX

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Domain 4Objective 2

4.2. Use a Network Diagram Provided by an Engineer to Attach the Appropriate Cables. 100-150 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Part of the Infrastructure domain, which makes up ~18% of our current practice bank. Cisco does not publish an official question count, but from its 50-minute exam (~20–35 total, ~4–6 in this domain), expect 1–1 from this objective — we provide 39 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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1application · easy
A network diagram shows a cloud symbol with a line connecting to a router. The line is labeled 'ISP'. What does the cloud symbol represent?
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2foundation · easy
When routing cables in a rack according to a diagram, what is a recommended practice to avoid strain on the cables?
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3application · medium
A technician is racking a new switch and router. The diagram shows the switch at the top of the rack and the router directly below it. The switch has two power supplies, and the router has one. The technician has two power cables and one power strip. What is the correct power connection method?
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4expert · medium
You are cabling a rack with a patch panel and a switch. The diagram shows the patch panel above the switch. You have a bundle of 24 cables from the patch panel to the switch. You notice that the cables are longer than necessary. What is the best practice for managing the excess cable length?
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5application · medium
You are connecting two switches, SW1 and SW2, as shown in the diagram. The diagram shows a link between SW1's port 24 and SW2's port 1. You have a straight-through cable and a crossover cable. Which cable should you use?
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