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New CCNA – Subnetting

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Question 1

Refer to the exhibit. Which subnet mask will place all hosts on Network B in the same subnet with the least amount of wasted addresses?

subnetting_wan.jpg

A. 255.255.255.0
B. 255.255.254.0
C. 255.255.252.0
D. 255.255.248.0

 

Answer: B

Explanation

310 hosts < 512 = 29 -> We need a subnet mask of 9 bits 0 -> 1111 1111.1111 1111.1111 1110.0000 0000 -> 255.255.254.0

Question 2

Refer to the exhibit. All of the routers in the network are configured with the ip subnet-zero command. Which network addresses should be used for Link A and Network A? (Choose two)

Subnetting_divide_hosts.jpg

A. Network A – 172.16.3.48/26
B. Network A – 172.16.3.128/25
C. Network A – 172.16.3.192/26
D. Link A – 172.16.3.0/30
E. Link A – 172.16.3.40/30
F. Link A – 172.16.3.112/30

 

Answer: B D

Explanation

Network A needs 120 hosts < 128 = 27 -> Need a subnet mask of 7 bit 0s -> “/25″.

Because the ip subnet-zero command is used, network 172.16.3.0/30 can be used.

Answer E “Link A – 172.16.3.40/30″ is not correct because this subnet belongs to MARKETING subnet (172.16.3.32/27).
Answer F “Link A – 172.16.3.112/30″ is not correct because this subnet belongs to ADMIN subnet (172.16.3.96/27).

Question 3

You have been asked to come up with a subnet mask that will allow all three web servers to be on the same network while providing the maximum number of subnets. Which network address and subnet mask meet this requirement?

A. 192.168.252.0 255.255.255.252
B. 192.168.252.8 255.255.255.248
C. 192.168.252.8 255.255.255.252
D. 192.168.252.16 255.255.255.240
E. 192.168.252.16 255.255.255.252

 

Answer: B

Question 4

Which subnet mask would be appropriate for a network address range to be subnetted for up to eight LANs, with each LAN containing 5 to 26 hosts?

A. 0.0.0.240
B. 255.255.255.252
C. 255.255.255.0
D. 255.255.255.224
E. 255.255.255.240

 

Answer: D

Explanation

A is not correct because it is a wildcard mask (not subnet mask).

This question is a bit unclear but we can suppose we have to begin with default subnet mask and “subnet” it. And the default subnet mask here should be class C: 255.255.255.0

For answer B: 252 = 1111 1100 -> with this subnet mask we can subnet up to 26 = 64 subnets but only 22 – 2 = 2 hosts per subnet -> B is not correct.

C is not correct because it is the default subnet mask of class C and that means we don’t “subnet” it.

For answer E: 240 = 1111 0000 -> There are 24 = 16 subnets but only 24 – 2 = 14 hosts per subnet < 26 hosts -> E does not satisfy the second requirement (of 26 hosts per subnet).

For answer D: 224 = 1110 0000 -> There are 23 = 8 subnets and 25 – 2 = 30 hosts > 26 hosts -> This is the correct answer.

Note: The number “5″ in ” with each LAN containing 5 to 26 hosts” is just used to trick you and it does not have any effect on our answer.

Question 5

An administrator must assign static IP addresses to the servers in a network. For network 192.168.20.24/29, the router is assigned the first usable host address while the sales server is given the last usable host address. Which of the following should be entered into the IP properties box for the sales server?

A. IP address: 192.168.20.14
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.248
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.9

B. IP address: 192.168.20.254
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.1

C. IP address: 192.168.20.30
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.248
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.25

D. IP address: 192.168.20.30
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.240
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.17

E. IP address: 192.168.20.30
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.240
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.25

 

Answer: C

Question 6

Refer to the exhibit. In this VLSM addressing scheme, what summary address would be sent from router A?

VLSM_summary.jpg

A. 172.16.0.0/16
B. 172.16.0.0/20
C. 172.16.0.0/24
D. 172.32.0.0/16
E. 172.32.0.0/17
F. 172.64.0.0/16

 

Answer: A

Explanation

Router A receives 3 subnets: 172.16.64.0/18, 172.16.32.0/24 and 172.16.128.0/18.

All these 3 subnets have the same form of 172.16.x.x so our summarized subnet must be also in that form -> Only A, B or C is correct.

The smallest subnet mask of these 3 subnets is /18 so our summarized subnet must also have its subnet mask equal or smaller than /18.

-> Only answer A has these 2 conditions -> A is correct.

Question 7

You are working in a data center environment and are assigned the address range 10.188.31.0/23. You are asked to develop an IP addressing plan to allow the maximum number of subnets with as many as 30 hosts each.Which IP address range meets these requirements?

A. 10.188.31.0/27
B. 10.188.31.0/26
C. 10.188.31.0/29
D. 10.188.31.0/28
E. 10.188.31.0/25

 

Answer: A

Explanation

Each subnet has 30 hosts < 32 = 25 so we need a subnet mask which has at least 5 bit 0s -> /27. Also the question requires the maximum number of subnets (which minimum the number of hosts-per-subnet) so /27 is the best choice -> A is correct.

Question 8

Which two benefits are provided by using a hierarchical addressing network addressing scheme? (Choose two)

A. reduces routing table entries
B. auto-negotiation of media rates
C. efficient utilization of MAC addresses
D. dedicated communications between devices
E. ease of management and troubleshooting

 

Answer: A E

Question 9

The network administrator is asked to configure 113 point-to-point links. Which IP addressing scheme best defines the address range and subnet mask that meet the requirement and waste the fewest subnet and host addresses?

A. 10.10.0.0/18 subnetted with mask 255.255.255.252
B. 10.10.0.0/25 subnetted with mask 255.255.255.252
C. 10.10.0.0/24 subnetted with mask 255.255.255.252
D. 10.10.0.0/23 subnetted with mask 255.255.255.252
E. 10.10.0.0/16 subnetted with mask 255.255.255.252

 

Answer: D

Explanation

We need 113 point-to-point links which equal to 113 sub-networks < 128 so we need to borrow 7 bits (because 2^7 = 128).

The network used for point-to-point connection should be /30.
So our initial network should be 30 – 7 = 23.

So 10.10.0.0/23 is the correct answer.

You can understand it more clearly when writing it in binary form:

/23 = 1111 1111.1111 1110.0000 0000
/30 = 1111 1111.1111 1111.1111 1100 (borrow 7 bits)

Question 10

Given an IP address 172.16.28.252 with a subnet mask of 255.255.240.0, what is the correct network address?

A. 172.16.16.0
B. 172.16.24.0
C. 172.16.0.0
D. 172.16.28.0

 

Answer: A

Explanation

Increment: 16 (of the third octet)
Network address: 172.16.16.0

-> A is correct.

Comments (208) Comments
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  1. Toshky
    February 26th, 2014

    Q9 sorry found it, the /30 is from the mask 252 = /30..

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    February 28th, 2014

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  3. Nadeesha
    March 8th, 2014

    plz help me question 3

  4. Mac
    March 9th, 2014

    Nadeesha,

    You have been asked to come up with a subnet mask that will allow all three web servers to be on the same network while providing the maximum number of subnets. 3 Servers, so you neeed 3 IP address plus the subnet (+1) and broadcast address (+1) (you always always need 2 more) = 3+1+1= 5. You will need 3 bits (2^3 = 8) to cover this amount. So 256 – 8 = 248.

    The only one answer with that mask is C. 192.168.252.8 255.255.255.248

  5. Usman
    March 14th, 2014

    can any one help me please see question number 304 from watson 314 question . i am no understanding it. can any one help me my email id is usman .anjum @gmail.com

  6. hatem
    March 24th, 2014

    Q2: Explain “E” is not belong to Marketing & “F” is not belong to ADMIN

  7. hatem
    March 24th, 2014

    hi why Q6 A?

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    March 28th, 2014

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  9. hatem
    March 29th, 2014

    thanx fez

  10. @hatem
    March 31st, 2014

    Any time bro. I hope you got the concept. I know it gets so crazy and hard to get it but trust me one think you need to do is keep practicing. Only way it worked for me.

  11. lin
    March 31st, 2014

    Why IP addressing scheme is called hierarchical? And what it meant by ease of managing and troubleshoot?

  12. farhad…
    April 2nd, 2014

    i can’t understand about Q4….anyone plz help to understanding abt Q4

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    April 7th, 2014

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  14. Kayne
    April 9th, 2014

    Explanation Answer 9:

    It’s much easier if you think like this.
    You have point to point connections, so you know that you have 4 Adresses for each one. We have 113 links so 113 Subnets. 113Subnets x 4 Addresses = 452
    We a subnetmask /24 you only have 256 Adresses so you know you have to take one more bit = /23. Than you’ll have 512 Adresses.

  15. Kayne
    April 10th, 2014

    Why did 9tut delete my explementation off question 9???
    it was so easy to understand like this-.-

  16. Kayne
    April 10th, 2014

    *explanation sry

  17. 9tut
    April 10th, 2014

    @Kayne: Your post were not been deleted, it is here: http://www.9tut.com/new-ccna-subnetting-2

  18. Kayne
    April 11th, 2014

    Oh sorry. thank you

  19. sks
    April 19th, 2014

    Q-7 ans should be B is correct
    because 30 host means it comes in 32 block- 2^5 then 11100000
    the set bit is to add with prefix length 10.188.31.0/23+3
    the Ans is B.10.188.31.0/26

  20. sam
    April 23rd, 2014

    On Q.9. If the mask was /32, would the answer be B) ? Just getting my head around it.

  21. Diego
    April 24th, 2014

    On Q1 should be C the option corrrect not B
    2^9 need 9 bits but the first bit that you start is 0

  22. jagdeep singh
    April 29th, 2014

    Q.5….its answer is d.why u select c..can u explain??

  23. jagdeep singh
    April 29th, 2014

    How to calculate subnet..its as easy as making tea…let take an example.we have a class c network.. IP 192.168.12.9…255.255.255.0…is it OK..well all u know its class c and the network bits are 24. …so write it like dis…192.168.12.9/24…got it.now on subnetting….if u want subnet u can add more network bits like..we already hv /24..now add 1 bit…now it is /25 ….now calculate that borrow bit in binary….2^7( why 7 ??…it is because the bit that we borrow was in the 7th position.. Got it),so 2^7=128…means we have 128 subnets if we use /25….
    Now the host turn….from the above,,, 1 bit is borrowed…and how many were left…??? Answer is 7. [How??......we borrow 1 bit from last octet(8 bits)]………so 8-1=7…7 host bits means 2^7=128….128 hosts per segment…..

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  25. Ricardo
    May 6th, 2014

    Q4 – the question is about the englobing subnet or the individual subnets for 26 hosts?
    I belive that the answer is the subnet TO BE subneted in 8 vlans of 26 hosts, and so the answer is 255.255.255.0 , 3 bits for subnets + 5 bits for hosts.

  26. Peter Viet
    May 11th, 2014

    Please explain Q10 for me clearly.I don’t understand it.

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    May 20th, 2014

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  28. Fr
    May 21st, 2014

    Q9: my (faster?) solution –

    113 subnet with 4 “host” each (2 host+net.+brod.)
    -> 113*4 = 452 total host
    -> 452 2^9 = /23

    ;)

  29. rxd034000
    May 22nd, 2014

    Q3 was in test today

  30. @ kijaga from tz
    May 27th, 2014

    First, you are asked to create 8 subnets with equal number of hosts with network 172.25.0.0. What you need to do first is divide 256 by 8 so that you’ll have 32 equal number of hosts.
    256 / 8 = 32 -2 = 30
    30 is use for valid hosts
    1 IP Address use for Broadcast Address
    1 IP Address use for Network Address
    In total you have 32 IP Addresses in one subnetwork

    Second “ip subnet-zero” it only means that the first subnet is used for the Router’s network interfaces which is First subnet: 172.25.0.0/19.

    Last question, the third subnet which as you can see from the computation is

    Third subnet: 172.25.64.0/19

    If still confuse, contact me on my email: amariano1989@gmail.com

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  32. henry
    June 6th, 2014

    Q7: I think the right answer should be B. Because we need 30 hosts +gateway address.

  33. cisco
    June 6th, 2014

    r u guys seeing the same ip addresses in the test for these subnetting questions?
    please reply asap
    thankyou

  34. Papa Smurf
    June 6th, 2014

    Q7: Correct answer should be B. The explanation that you need to borrow 3 bits for subnetting is correct, but your starting range is subnetted with a /23 (not a /24). So you are really adding 23+3 (not 24+3) to get the /26 subnet, not /27.

  35. Papa Smurf
    June 6th, 2014

    ^^^ At least I thought that was the case. Everywhere I find this question online, they have the answer as A (/27), so maybe I’m wrong.

  36. Papa Smurf
    June 7th, 2014

    ^^^ Q7 Yeah I’m totally wrong now that I think about it. The answer has nothing to do with the original subnet. Derp. Sorry!

  37. henry
    June 8th, 2014

    Q7: if you choose /27, there will be only 29 addresses that can be assigned to hosts, because we need one address assigned to gaetway.

    So, I think this is a trick question.

  38. henry
    June 8th, 2014

    Q7: if you choose /27, there will be only 29 addresses that can be assigned to hosts, because we still need one address assigned to gateway of router, but /26 can meet the requirement of the network.

    So, I think this is a trick question.

  39. Kevin
    June 22nd, 2014

    Which subnet mask would be appropriate for a network address range to be subnetted for up to eight LANs, with each LAN containing 5 to 26 hosts?
    A. 0.0.0.240
    B. 255.255.255.252
    C. 255.255.255.0
    D. 255.255.255.224
    E. 255.255.255.240

    Answer: D

    For the life of me, I don’t understand why the answer is D (255.255.255.224 or /27). First off, /27 can give you 30 hosts at most but does it satisfy the question that you can subnet it for up to eight LANs with each LAN contatining 5 to 26 hosts? Of course not. The least subnet mask that answers the question is /24 (255.255.255.0) because you can borrow up to 3 bits (satisfies the first requirement of up to eight LANs) and ultimately ending up at /27 for the 5 to 26 hosts requirement.

    Any help here? Every website I see say that the answer is D but I don’t understand why.

  40. crz_leg
    June 22nd, 2014

    Question, I been studying these questions and practicing, are the questions on the exam the same or different, still having hard time getting it, and my exam is Friday

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  42. alex
    June 24th, 2014

    Q7, say, plan to allow the maximum number of subnets with as many as 30 hosts each.

    Maximum is /27 –> 30 hosts each
    /26 is Minimun –> 62 hosts

  43. Subnetting Practice Master
    June 26th, 2014
  44. Rizwan
    July 9th, 2014

    Q1 was in today exam

  45. Strange
    July 16th, 2014

    Question 9 was in the exam recently

  46. asif
    July 17th, 2014

    detail of Q3…..?

  47. Sarah
    July 21st, 2014

    What do you think about Q4?
    If the network address range IS TO BE SUBNETTED for up to eight LANs, maybe in the host-ID i need 3 bits (for the lan) + 5 bits (for the hosts) with 8 bit at all… in this case the right answer could be 255.255.255.0.

  48. Amro
    July 31st, 2014

    @Alex
    Your explanation to the question is absolutely logical. Thank you.

  49. kyohere
    August 8th, 2014

    anyone can help me ??
    many thx

    host A address:192.168.1.78 255.255.255.224
    host B address:192.168.1.130 255.255.255.192

    which 3 answers are correct? and why?

    A. host A IP address: 192.168.1.79
    B. host A IP address: 192.168.1.64
    C. host A default gateway: 192.168.1.78
    D. host B IP address: 192.168.1.128
    E. host B default gateway: 192.168.1.129
    F. host B IP address: 192.168.1.190

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