Matching questions give you two columns — concepts, commands, or protocols on the left, and their definitions or use-cases on the right. You drag each left item to its correct match. These appear on most certification exams and punish superficial memorisation.
Start Scenario PracticeMatch each switching feature to its most accurate purpose.
Explanation: The correct answer is Option A, which accurately pairs each switching feature with its purpose: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) prevents loops in a switched network by blocking redundant paths; VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) manages the addition, deletion, and renaming of VLANs across the network; EtherChannel aggregates multiple physical links into a single logical link for increased bandwidth and redundancy; Port Security limits the number of MAC addresses allowed on a switch port to prevent unauthorized access; Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP) automatically negotiates trunking between switches; and Rapid PVST+ provides fast convergence for each VLAN using multiple spanning tree instances. The other options contain incorrect pairings, such as mixing up STP with VLAN management or EtherChannel with loop prevention.
Match each data format or API term to its best description.
Explanation: JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write, and easy for machines to parse and generate. It is commonly used in REST APIs. XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is also a data format but it is more verbose and uses tags; it is typically associated with SOAP rather than being the best match for the description given. REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style, not a data format, and SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a protocol, not a data format. Therefore, only JSON correctly matches the description of a lightweight data format.
Drag each automation or API concept from the left to its corresponding description on the right. Not all descriptions are used. Concepts: - Northbound API - Southbound API - JSON - HTTPS
Explanation: Northbound API: the application-facing interface of an SDN controller, allowing apps to request services. Southbound API: the interface that enables the controller to configure managed devices, such as OpenFlow. JSON: a structured data format using key/value pairs and arrays, lightweight and machine‑friendly. HTTPS: secure, encrypted transport for API communications, protecting data in transit. Distractors: 'Human-readable serialization format' describes YAML, not JSON or APIs. 'Protocol for network device configuration' might refer to NETCONF or CLI, not HTTPS or the APIs listed.
Match each automation term to the best description.
Explanation: In Ansible, a Playbook is a YAML file that defines automation tasks, making option A correct. A Module is a reusable unit of code that performs a specific task, such as managing files or installing software, matching option B. An Inventory is a list of managed nodes (hosts) that Ansible targets, aligning with option C. A Role is a structured way to group tasks, variables, and files for reuse, which corresponds to option D. These terms are central to Ansible automation and should not be confused with data modeling languages or APIs.
Drag and drop the PDU names on the left to the correct OSI model layers on the right.
Explanation: The correct matches are: Segment → Transport layer PDU, Packet → Network layer PDU, Frame → Data Link layer PDU, Bits → Physical layer PDU, and Data → Application layer PDU. No encapsulation term is included in this exercise.
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Practice all Drag and Drop Matching QuestionsMatching questions give you two columns — concepts, commands, or protocols on the left, and their definitions or use-cases on the right. You drag each left item to its correct match. These appear on most certification exams and punish superficial memorisation. These appear throughout the 200-301 and require you to apply your knowledge, not just recall facts.
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