CLCOR Media And Qos Practice Question
What is the primary function of a 'Class Map' in a Cisco IOS QoS configuration?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To categorize and match specific traffic flows
A class map defines the criteria used to identify and categorize traffic, such as matching DSCP values or ACLs.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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To categorize and match specific traffic flows
Why this is correct
Class maps are used for classification and matching.
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To define the action taken on traffic
Why it's wrong here
Actions are defined in the policy-map.
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To set the DSCP value for a packet
Why it's wrong here
Setting values is done in the policy-map.
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To assign a specific interface for traffic
Why it's wrong here
This is routing/switching logic, not QoS.
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