H12-811_V1.0 Sample Questions Answers

Detailed Explanation:The TCP protocol ensures reliable data transmission by using a three-way handshake to establish a connection and a four-way handshake to terminate it. This handshake process helps ensure that both parties are synchronized and agree on communication parameters before data transmission begins. Additionally, mechanisms such as sequence numbers and acknowledgments ensure that data is received correctly and in order .

Comprehensive Explanation: Fit APs (Access Points) are designed to work in conjunction with an Access Controller (AC). They rely on the AC for configuration, management, and control of their wireless services. Without an AC, a Fit AP cannot function independently or provide wireless services. This is in contrast to Fat APs, which have their own management capabilities and can operate independently.

Detailed Explanation:LSAs (Link-State Advertisements) are the fundamental OSPF messages used to convey network topology information. LSU (Link-State Update), LSR (Link-State Request), and LSACK (Link-State Acknowledgment) are all types of messages related to OSPF's operations, but "LSA" alone is not a valid OSPF message type​.

Detailed Explanation:RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) employs a synchronization mechanism with the proposal/agreement handshakes to prevent loops during topology changes. By synchronizing states between switches, RSTP avoids temporary loops while quickly transitioning ports to the forwarding state. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, RSTP Mechanisms and Synchronization)

Comprehensive Explanation: In Software-Defined Networking (SDN), the control plane (which makes decisions about where to send traffic) is separated from the forwarding plane (which actually moves packets to their destinations). This separation allows for centralized control and management of the network, enabling programmability and greater flexibility. SDN controllers manage the control plane, while individual switches or routers handle the forwarding of data.

Detailed Explanation:UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a connectionless protocol that does not provide reliability, packet sequencing, or traffic control. These features are usually managed by TCP, which is used for applications requiring reliable data transmission. UDP’s design makes it suitable for real-time applications, such as video streaming or VoIP, where speed and low latency are prioritized over reliability. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, UDP Characteristics)

Detailed Explanation:Access Control Lists (ACLs) are processed in sequential order, meaning that once a packet matches a rule, subsequent rules are ignored. To ensure that more specific (strict) conditions are applied, strict rules should be listed first, followed by loose rules. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, ACL Configuration and Rule Order)

Detailed Explanation:The default preference of static routes on Huawei routers is 0. This means that if a static route is present, it will always take precedence over routes with higher preferences, such as dynamically learned routes, unless a lower preference is manually assigned​​.

Detailed Explanation:Wi-Fi 6 refers to the IEEE 802.11ax standard, which improves the efficiency, capacity, and performance of wireless networks, especially in dense environments​.

Detailed Explanation:In NAPT, port numbers are dynamically assigned as traffic flows through the router. The port number range is automatically selected, and manual configuration of each mapping is not required. NAPT dynamically uses different ports for mapping private IP addresses to a single public IP address​​.

Detailed Explanation:When a command entered on Huawei’s Versatile Routing Platform (VRP) is incomplete, VRP generates an error message indicating that the command is incomplete at a specific position (designated by 'A'). This message helps administrators identify where additional parameters are needed to complete the command syntax. Other error messages indicate issues such as excess parameters or ambiguous commands. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Lab Guide, VRP Command Syntax)

Detailed Explanation:The ACL (Access Control List) configuration only permits IP address 172.16.105.2. By applying this ACL to the Telnet server, only devices from this IP can establish a Telnet connection, while all others are denied access. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, ACLs and Telnet Access Control)

Comprehensive Explanation: The Transport layer (Layer 4) in the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end error checking, flow control, and reliable data transmission. It ensures that data is properly sequenced, without errors, and flow-controlled between the sender and receiver. Protocols such as TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) operate at this layer, providing mechanisms for retransmitting lost packets and maintaining the reliability of a session​​​

The basic IPv6 header has a fixed length of 40 bytes. Unlike IPv4, the IPv6 header is streamlined, omitting some fields (like header checksum) and standardizing the header size. This simplification reduces processing overhead, enhancing routing efficiency and scalability for modern networks​.

Detailed Explanation:RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) combines the Blocking, Listening, and Disabled states into Discarding, reducing the number of states to Discarding, Learning, and Forwarding. RSTP does not use a separate Listening state, as in standard STP. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, RSTP Port States)

The IPv4 header length is variable and is determined by the Header Length (IHL) field in the IPv4 header.

Minimum header size: 20 bytes (5 x 4B) → No options field.

Maximum header size: 60 bytes (15 x 4B) → Includes maximum options.

Option A (Incorrect - 64B): The maximum possible length of an IPv4 header is 60B, so 64B is not possible.

Option B (Correct - 20B): This is the standard IPv4 header size without options.

Option C (Correct - 60B): This is the maximum IPv4 header size with options.

Option D (Correct - 32B): This is a possible IPv4 header size with some options.

Thus, the correct answer is A (64B).

Detailed Explanation:The EUI-64 format splits a MAC address into two parts and inserts "FFFE" in the middle. The Universal/Local (U/L) bit is flipped, so a valid EUI-64 address would be 02E0-FCEF-FFFE-0FEC​.

Detailed Explanation:A device running Standard Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is not compatible with Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) BPDUs and will discard them upon receipt. STP devices cannot interpret the additional RSTP fields, leading to discarded BPDUs. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, STP and RSTP Compatibility)

LACP Active Interface Election Overview:In LACP mode, active interfaces are elected based on interface priorities. If the interface priorities are identical, the system compares the interface numbers, and the one with the smaller number is preferred.

Analysis of Options:

Option A: Incorrect because interface priorities alone are insufficient when multiple interfaces share the same priority.

Option B: Device priorities are not used in this scenario for selecting active interfaces.

Option C: Correct. This process aligns with the behavior described for LACP, where interface priorities are compared first, and interface numbers are used as a tie-breaker.

Option D: Incorrect because interface numbers are only used as a secondary criterion.

Correct Answer:C. Interface priorities are compared first. If priorities of interfaces on the Actor are the same, interfaces with smaller interface numbers are elected as active interfaces​​.

In OSPF, the Backup Designated Router (BDR) is selected based on the highest priority and, in case of a tie, the highest router ID. Given that Router D has the appropriate settings, it is designated as the BDR, providing backup for the DR (Designated Router) in this network configuration​.

Detailed Explanation:

An edge port in RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) is designed to immediately transition to the forwarding state without participating in the spanning tree calculation. This allows for quicker convergence and is suitable for ports connected to end devices (not to other switches).

Comprehensive Explanation: In Telnet sessions, different privilege levels determine what actions a user is allowed to perform. If users are not able to configure the IP address, it is likely that their privilege level is set incorrectly. The administrator must ensure that the Telnet users are assigned the correct privilege level (typically level 15 for full administrative rights) to allow configuration changes, including IP address modifications.

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

On Huawei VRP-based devices, the configuration file (vrpcfg.zip) is not immediately deleted when using the delete command.

Instead, it is moved to the recycle bin, ensuring accidental deletions can be recovered.

To permanently delete the file, the user must clear the recycle bin using the reset recycle-bin command.

✅ Reference: HCIA-Datacom Configuration Guide – File Management on VRP

Detailed Explanation:In LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol), the Actor is elected based on device priority, interface priority, and MAC address. These parameters ensure consistency and determine the active links within the aggregated trunk. The interface number alone is not a determining factor. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP))

Detailed Explanation:OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) has several key advantages:

It can load balance traffic among equal-cost routes.

OSPF supports hierarchical area structures, allowing for network scalability and reduced routing table sizes.

OSPF supports strong security measures through packet authentication (MD5 or plain text).

It supports Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR), allowing for more efficient IP address allocation and route aggregation.

ICMP and NAPT:ICMP packets do not have port numbers, but NAPT (Network Address and Port Translation) can still manage ICMP traffic by matching identifiers in the ICMP header. This allows NAPT to handle ICMP messages properly​​.

Correct Answer:FALSE. ICMP packets can be handled by NAPT.

Detailed Explanation:Using DHCP provides several advantages:

It helps prevent IP address conflicts because the DHCP server dynamically assigns IP addresses, ensuring each device gets a unique one.

IP addresses can be reused by setting lease times, allowing the DHCP server to recycle addresses from devices that no longer need them.

Centralized configuration management is also possible. If network configuration details such as the DNS server change, the administrator can update these settings on the DHCP server, and all DHCP clients will automatically receive the new information​​.

Detailed Explanation:Each Virtual Access Point (VAP) on an AP is identified by a unique Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID), which is the MAC address used at the data link layer. The SSID is a human-readable network name, while the BSSID is the technical identifier​.

NFV Overview:NFV replaces traditional hardware appliances with software-based solutions that can be deployed on virtualized infrastructure. This allows for flexible, cost-effective, and scalable network application deployment​​.

Detailed Explanation:In a tree topology, nodes are arranged hierarchically with root nodes at the top and leaf nodes at the base. This structure is often used in larger networks because it supports scalability and easy addition of nodes. However, if a higher-level node (e.g., root or intermediate node) fails, all dependent nodes in its subtree lose connectivity. Therefore, faults at higher layers have a more significant impact than faults at the leaves. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, Network Topology Types)

Comprehensive Explanation: The PVID (Port VLAN ID) is the VLAN to which untagged data frames are assigned on a hybrid port. In this configuration, the port hybrid untagged vlan 4 6 command indicates that VLANs 4 and 6 are untagged, and the PVID will be the lowest untagged VLAN, which is VLAN 4. Tagged frames for VLANs 2, 3, and 100 will be forwarded as tagged, but untagged traffic will belong to VLAN 4 by default.

The country-code command is used on an AC (Access Controller) to specify the country code, which aligns the wireless settings with local regulatory standards. Setting the correct country code ensures compliance with regional RF (Radio Frequency) regulations, such as frequency bands and transmission power limits​.

Direct Route (C): This has the highest priority because it represents networks directly connected to a router’s interfaces.

Static Route (B): These are manually configured but have lower priority than direct routes.

OSPF Route (D): OSPF dynamically learns routes and assigns them based on cost, but it has lower priority than direct and static routes.

RIP Route (A): RIP has the lowest priority due to its high administrative distance (120).

Priority order (from highest to lowest):Direct Route > Static Route > OSPF Route > RIP Route.

Thus, the correct answer is C (Direct Route).

A VLANIF (VLAN Interface) is a Layer 3 virtual interface used for inter-VLAN routing on a switch.

Option A (Incorrect): Different VLANIF interfaces cannot use the same IP address because each VLANIF interface represents a different VLAN and requires a unique IP.

Option B (Correct): VLANIF interfaces operate at Layer 3, enabling routing between VLANs.

Option C (Correct): VLANIF interfaces do not need to learn MAC addresses because they are virtual interfaces that forward packets based on IP routing instead of MAC learning.

Option D (Incorrect): A VLANIF interface does have a MAC address, typically derived from the switch’s system MAC address.

Thus, the correct answers are B and C.

SNMP Agent Functionality:Each network device running SNMP includes an agent process that collects and manages information about the device's operations. This process interfaces with the SNMP manager to provide network monitoring and management capabilities​​.

Detailed Explanation:Access ports are configured for a single VLAN and thus send untagged frames by default. Trunk ports, conversely, handle traffic for multiple VLANs, tagging each frame with a VLAN ID. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, Switch Port Types and VLAN Tagging)

In IPv6, addresses with the FE80::/10 prefix are Link-Local Addresses.

Option A (Incorrect - Global unicast address): These have prefixes such as 2000::/3.

Option B (Incorrect - Multicast address): Multicast addresses start with FF00::/8.

Option C (Correct - Link-local address): FE80::/10 is reserved for Link-Local addresses, used for communication within a local link.

Option D (Incorrect - Anycast address): Anycast addresses are assigned to multiple interfaces but are not identified by a specific prefix.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

In RSTP, both alternate and backup ports do not forward user traffic, but they can still receive and process BPDUs (Bridge Protocol Data Units). This allows the network to quickly reconfigure if the active path fails, as these ports are already participating in spanning tree calculations​.

The configuration provided is for a trunk port, which can carry multiple VLANs.

The command port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 20 30 40 allows tagged traffic from VLANs 10, 20, 30, and 40.

The command port trunk pvid vlan 10 sets the PVID (Port VLAN ID) to VLAN 10.

Any untagged frames received on this port will be assigned to VLAN 10, as per the PVID setting.

Option A (Correct): Since the PVID is VLAN 10, untagged frames are assigned to VLAN 10.

Options B, C, and D (Incorrect): VLANs 20, 30, and 40 are allowed, but untagged frames are not assigned to them.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

Device Interconnection Requirements:

Device interconnection (such as point-to-point links) requires only two IP addresses: one for each device.

A subnet mask of /30 (255.255.255.252) provides four total addresses (2 usable, 1 network, 1 broadcast).

Efficiency:

Using a /30 subnet avoids wasting IP addresses, making it ideal for point-to-point links.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B (32): /32 is used for single-host IP addresses, not links.

C (24): /24 is excessive for point-to-point links, providing 254 usable addresses.

D (16): /16 provides 65,534 addresses, which is highly inefficient.

References: HCIA-Datacom V1.0 Certification Guide, Chapter 3: IP Addressing.

MAC Address Analysis:

MAC addresses starting with 01-00-5E are reserved for IPv4 multicast by the IANA.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: The address is valid and reserved for multicast.

C: Broadcast addresses use FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF.

D: Unicast addresses are typically hardware-assigned and do not use this prefix.

References: HCIA-Datacom V1.0 Certification Guide, Chapter 7: Ethernet Basics.

Huawei ACLs operate at different layers:

Basic ACL (Correct): Matches Layer 3 IP source addresses.

Advanced ACL (Correct): Matches Layer 3 (IP, TCP, UDP) and Layer 4 information.

User ACL (Correct): Used in QoS policies to filter based on IP addresses.

Layer 2 ACL (Incorrect): Works at Layer 2 (Ethernet frames) and cannot match Layer 3 (network layer) information such as IP addresses.

Thus, the correct answer is D.

Disabling STP on a network with redundant paths between switches leads to a Layer 2 loop, which can cause broadcast storms and network congestion. STP is essential for preventing such loops by blocking redundant paths until needed for redundancy, ensuring network stability​.

A (Correct) - Load Balancing: Link aggregation distributes traffic across multiple physical links, reducing congestion and improving performance.

B (Correct) - Improved Bandwidth: Multiple links act as a single logical link, increasing the total available bandwidth.

C (Correct) - Enhanced Reliability: If one link in an aggregated group fails, traffic is rerouted through the remaining links, improving network resilience.

D (Incorrect) - Improved Security: Link aggregation does not inherently improve security; it primarily enhances performance and fault tolerance.

Thus, the correct answers are A, B, and C.

To determine which statements are true, we need to analyze the VLAN configurations on the Huawei switch (SWA) as shown in the diagram and configuration details. We’ll evaluate each client’s VLAN membership and verify the correctness of the VLAN assignment commands based on Huawei switch configuration principles, as outlined in HCIA Datacom documentation. Let’s break it down step by step:

Understanding VLAN Assignment Types on Huawei Switches:

Huawei switches support different port link types for VLAN assignment:

Access Port: Carries traffic for a single VLAN (untagged). Typically used for end devices like PCs.

Trunk Port: Carries traffic for multiple VLANs (tagged, except for the native VLAN, which is untagged). Typically used for interconnecting switches.

Hybrid Port: Similar to a trunk port but can carry untagged traffic for specific VLANs, often used for both end devices and inter-switch links. It can tag or untag traffic based on configuration.

Additionally, Huawei supports MAC address-based VLAN assignment (using the mac-vlan command), which assigns VLAN membership based on a device’s MAC address, overriding port-based VLAN settings.

Analyzing the Configuration for Each Client:Let’s examine the configuration details for each interface connected to the clients and verify the VLAN assignments:

Client 1 (connected to GigabitEthernet0/0/1):

Configuration:

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vlan 10

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interface GigabitEthernet0/0/1

port link-type access

port default vlan 10

The port is configured as an access port with port link-type access and assigned to VLAN 10 using port default vlan 10.

Access ports carry untagged traffic for a single VLAN, so Client 1 belongs to VLAN 10.

The commands are correct for an access port assignment to VLAN 10.

Statement C (“Client 1 belongs to VLAN 10, and the commands for VLAN assignment on the switch are correct”) is true.

Client 2 (connected to GigabitEthernet0/0/2):

Configuration:

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vlan 20

mac-vlan mac-address 0022-0022-0022 priority 0

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interface GigabitEthernet0/0/2

port hybrid untagged vlan 20

mac-vlan enable

The port is configured as a hybrid port with port link-type hybrid and set to carry untagged traffic for VLAN 20 using port hybrid untagged vlan 20.

Additionally, mac-vlan mac-address 0022-0022-0022 priority 0 and mac-vlan enable are configured, indicating MAC address-based VLAN assignment for a device with MAC address 0022-0022-0022.

However, the diagram does not specify the MAC address of Client 2. If Client 2’s MAC address is not 0022-0022-0022, the MAC-VLAN assignment does not apply, and the port’s default VLAN (VLAN 20, untagged) determines its membership.

If Client 2 has MAC address 0022-0022-0022, it would belong to the VLAN specified by the mac-vlan command (VLAN 20, as no specific VLAN is mentioned in the mac-vlan command, implying it uses the port’s default VLAN or another configured VLAN). But since the MAC address is not provided, we assume the port-based VLAN assignment (VLAN 20) applies.

The commands appear correct for a hybrid port with untagged VLAN 20 and MAC-VLAN enabled, but the effectiveness of the MAC-VLAN depends on Client 2’s MAC address.

Statement B (“Client 2 belongs to VLAN 20, and the commands for MAC address-based VLAN assignment on the switch are correct”) is potentially true if Client 2’s MAC is 0022-0022-0022, but without confirmation, we must consider the port’s default VLAN 20. However, the MAC-VLAN priority is set to 0, which is unusual (priority 0 typically indicates the lowest priority, and Huawei recommends non-zero values for MAC-VLAN). This suggests a potential configuration error or ambiguity.

Given the lack of MAC address confirmation and the unusual priority 0, Statement B is not definitively true, as the MAC-VLAN assignment may not function as intended or may conflict with port-based VLAN 20.

Client 3 (connected to GigabitEthernet0/0/3):

Configuration:

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vlan 30

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interface GigabitEthernet0/0/3

port link-type trunk

port trunk allow-pass vlan 30

The port is configured as a trunk port with port link-type trunk and allows VLAN 30 traffic using port trunk allow-pass vlan 30.

Trunk ports carry tagged traffic for specified VLANs. For Client 3 (an end device, typically not a switch), the trunk port configuration is unusual because end devices usually connect via access ports, not trunk ports. However, if Client 3 is configured to send tagged frames for VLAN 30 (e.g., a VLAN-aware device like a phone or IP camera), it can belong to VLAN 30.

The commands are correct for a trunk port allowing VLAN 30, assuming Client 3 is configured to handle tagged VLAN 30 traffic.

Statement D (“Client 3 belongs to VLAN 30, and the commands for VLAN assignment on the switch are correct”) is true, assuming Client 3 supports VLAN tagging for VLAN 30.

Client 4 (connected to GigabitEthernet0/0/4):

Configuration:

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vlan 40

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interface GigabitEthernet0/0/4

port link-type hybrid

port hybrid untagged vlan 40

The port is configured as a hybrid port with port link-type hybrid and set to carry untagged traffic for VLAN 40 using port hybrid untagged vlan 40.

Hybrid ports can carry untagged traffic for specific VLANs, so Client 4 belongs to VLAN 40 (untagged).

The commands are correct for a hybrid port assignment to VLAN 40.

Statement A (“Client 4 belongs to VLAN 40, and the commands for VLAN assignment on the switch are correct”) is true.

Evaluating Each Statement:

A: True – Client 4 belongs to VLAN 40 (untagged on a hybrid port), and the commands are correct.

B: Not definitively true – Client 2 belongs to VLAN 20 based on the port’s hybrid untagged VLAN 20, but the MAC-VLAN configuration with priority 0 is ambiguous without Client 2’s MAC address, and the priority 0 may indicate a configuration error. Thus, we cannot confirm the MAC address-based VLAN assignment is correct.

C: True – Client 1 belongs to VLAN 10 (access port), and the commands are correct.

D: True – Client 3 belongs to VLAN 30 (trunk port, assuming tagged traffic), and the commands are correct for a trunk port allowing VLAN 30.

Conclusion:

Statements A, C, and D are true based on the configuration and VLAN assignment rules. Statement B is not definitively true due to the ambiguity of Client 2’s MAC address and the unusual priority 0 in the MAC-VLAN configuration.

Answer: A, C, D

References from HCIA Datacom Documents:

HCIA Datacom V3.0, Chapter 4: VLAN Technologies – Access, Trunk, and Hybrid Port Configurations

HCIA Datacom V3.0, Chapter 4: MAC Address-Based VLAN Assignment – mac-vlan Command and Priority Settings

Huawei VLAN Configuration Guide (HCIA Datacom Certification Material) – Port Link Types and VLAN Assignment Rules

Detailed Explanation:MAC addresses that start with the first octet having the least significant bit (LSB) of the first byte set to 1 (such as 01-02-03-04-05-06) are multicast MAC addresses, and these cannot be assigned to a host's network interface card (NIC). Only unicast MAC addresses can be assigned to hosts​.

Comprehensive Explanation: The command dot1q termination vid 100 in the configuration specifies that the sub-interface is configured to receive tagged data frames for VLAN 100. VLAN tagging ensures that frames are properly identified and routed through the correct VLAN, and the sub-interface is associated with a specific VLAN ID to handle the tagged traffic.

Comprehensive Explanation: In STP, the switch with the lowest Bridge ID is selected as the root bridge. The Bridge ID consists of the bridge priority and the MAC address. In this case, the switch with the bridge priority of 4096 has the lowest Bridge ID, making it the root bridge. If two switches have the same bridge priority, the MAC address is used to break the tie, with the lower MAC address winning.

Detailed Explanation:In RSTP, there are three port states: Discarding, Learning, and Forwarding. These states replace the five traditional STP states by combining them to optimize network convergence​​.

Detailed Explanation:Small campus networks are characterized by simple architecture, limited user counts, and straightforward network requirements. Wide coverage is typically associated with larger campus or enterprise networks. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, Campus Network Characteristics)

1. Understanding the ACL Rule

The rule:

rule 5 deny source 100.0.12.0 0.0.0.255

Blocks traffic originating from 100.0.12.0/24 (Host B’s network).

This means any packet sent from Host B to Host A will be blocked.

2. Applying the ACL to the Correct Interfaces

Option A: Applied inbound on GE0/0/1 → Blocks packets from Host B before reaching Host A. ✅

Option B: Applied inbound on GE0/0/2 → Blocks packets from Host A before reaching Host B. ✅

3. Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option C (GigabitEthernet0/0/3):

Interface GE0/0/3 is not connected to Host A or Host B, so applying ACL here is meaningless.

Option D (Outbound on GE0/0/1):

Outbound filtering is less efficient than inbound filtering because it blocks traffic after routing.

4. Correct Approach to Prevent Communication

To completely block communication between Host A and Host B, we must:✅ Block inbound traffic on GE0/0/1 (Host A’s interface)✅ Block inbound traffic on GE0/0/2 (Host B’s interface)

Conclusion:

The correct choices are A and B because they block inbound traffic at the correct interfaces.

Options C and D are incorrect because they apply ACL rules to the wrong interfaces or use inefficient filtering.

References:✅ HCIA-Datacom V1.0 Certification Guide, Chapter 5: ACL Configuration

Configuration Analysis:

The router has two DHCP pools (pool1 and pool2).

Interface Gi/0/0 is assigned the IP address 10.10.10.1/24 and is configured to use global DHCP.

Reasoning:

The IP address 10.10.10.1 indicates that the interface belongs to the 10.10.10.0/24 network segment.

DHCP assigns IP addresses based on the network of the interface. Therefore, the host will receive an IP address from pool1 (10.10.10.0/24).

The command defines a static route to the network 10.0.12.0 with a 255.255.255.0 subnet mask, using 192.168.1.1 as the next-hop address. Static routes are manually set routes with fixed paths, and by default, they have higher priority than dynamic routes, but the specific preference value depends on configuration. This setup enables targeted routing for traffic towards the specified destination​.

In the provided routing table, the router’s next hop for each destination indicates whether the destination is reachable directly or indirectly. For entries where the next hop is specified, the router forwards packets accordingly through the designated interface, as confirmed in the table output. This information is used to verify the forwarding behavior for each destination​.

Comprehensive Explanation: A routing table contains several key elements:

Cost: Also known as metric, this indicates the cost associated with reaching a specific destination, such as the number of hops or link speed.

Next-hop address: This is the IP address of the next device along the route that packets should be forwarded to.

Protocol: The routing protocol (e.g., OSPF, RIP) that determined the route.

Interface: The physical or logical interface through which the router sends packets to reach the destination.

Destination/Mask: The destination network or subnet and the associated subnet mask define the range of IP addresses for which this route is valid. These elements together allow routers to efficiently forward traffic to the correct destinations.

The Full state in OSPF means that all routers have completed LSDB synchronization and formed an adjacency.

If LSDB synchronization is incomplete, the router remains in Loading or Exchange state.

Only after the Database Description (DD) packets, Link-State Requests (LSR), and Link-State Updates (LSU) are exchanged, the router enters the Full state.

Thus, the correct answer is A (TRUE).

Comprehensive Explanation: In RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol), G0/0/3 of SWB is an Alternate Port because it provides a redundant path to the root bridge, while G0/0/3 of SWA is a Designated Port, forwarding traffic away from the root bridge. Similarly, G0/0/2 of SWA is also a Designated Port because it forwards traffic to other segments of the network. Alternate Ports are used to provide backup paths, while Designated Ports are the forwarding ports on a given segment.

Comprehensive Explanation: The user-interface maximum-vty command is used on Huawei devices to configure the maximum number of simultaneous VTY (Virtual Terminal Line) users who can log in via Telnet. By limiting the number of VTY sessions, the administrator can control how many users are able to access the device at the same time, preventing excessive connections that may overwhelm the device or reduce security.

Detailed Explanation:With SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), a Network Management System (NMS) can both monitor device status and configure settings on managed devices using SNMP Set commands. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, SNMP Protocol Functions)

How Routers Handle Packets:

Routers do not change the destination IP address when forwarding packets.

The destination IP remains the same to ensure the packet reaches the intended recipient.

Router’s Role:

Routers inspect the destination IP, determine the best path using routing tables, and forward the packet accordingly.

Conclusion:

The destination IP address remains unchanged; hence, the statement is FALSE.

References: HCIA-Datacom V1.0 Certification Guide, Chapter 2: IP Forwarding.

Detailed Explanation:Static routing does not automatically recover from link failures; manual reconfiguration is required if a static route path becomes invalid. Dynamic routing protocols, on the other hand, adapt automatically to network changes, adjusting routes as needed. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, Static vs. Dynamic Routing)

Main Functions of Routers:Routers primarily operate at the Network Layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model, forwarding data packets based on destination IP addresses and maintaining routing tables for decision-making.

Analysis of Options:

Option A: "Routers forward data packets based on source IP addresses" is incorrect, as routers use the destination IP address in a packet to determine its forwarding path, not the source IP address​​.

Option B: "Routers enable devices on the same network segment to communicate with each other" is not a function of routers. Devices on the same segment communicate using switches or hubs, which operate at the Data Link Layer (Layer 2)​​.

Option C: "Routers forward data packets according to routing tables" is a correct function, as routers rely on routing tables to determine the best path for forwarding packets.

Option D: "Routers learn routes through multiple routing protocols and add them to the routing table" is a correct function of routers in dynamic routing scenarios​.

Correct Answer:The functions A and B are not main functions of routers.

In STP, a port moves from Learning to Forwarding state after the Forward Delay timer has expired. This delay ensures stability by allowing time for the topology to converge before the port begins forwarding user traffic, thereby preventing loops in the network during the transition​.

Understanding Timers:

Forward Delay Timer: Default value is 15 seconds, not 20 seconds.

Max Age Timer: Default value is 20 seconds.

Hello Timer: The default interval is 2 seconds for BPDU transmission.

Switch Role:

The output indicates that the switch is not the root bridge, confirming option D is correct.

Conclusion:

Statement A is incorrect as the Forward Delay timer is not 20 seconds.

References: HCIA-Datacom V1.0 Certification Guide, Chapter 8: Spanning Tree Protocol.

Detailed Explanation:Based on the provided configuration, the interfaces on LSW1 and LSW2 are both configured as trunk ports that allow VLAN 10 to pass. This ensures that data frames tagged with VLAN 10 can be transmitted and received across the trunk link between LSW1 and LSW2 without issues​​.

SNMP Port Numbers:

161: Used for SNMP managers to send requests to agents.

162: Used by SNMP agents to send trap or alarm messages to the Network Management System (NMS).

163 and 164: Not commonly used in SNMP operations.

Comprehensive Explanation: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is the only security policy in this list that supports open link authentication, which means no actual user credentials are required to associate with the network. WEP uses a shared key for encryption but offers minimal protection and is considered insecure. Other security methods like WPA, WPA2-PSK, and WPA2-802.1X use more secure forms of authentication, requiring credentials such as a password or centralized authentication server.

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

The TCP/IP model consists of four layers:

Application Layer (Includes HTTP, FTP, DNS, etc.)

Transport Layer (Includes TCP, UDP)

Internet Layer (Same as OSI Network Layer)

Network Access Layer (Same as OSI Data Link & Physical Layers)

However, the OSI model has seven layers, which include:

Presentation Layer (Handles data translation, encryption, compression)

Session Layer (Manages sessions between applications)

Since the Presentation Layer and Session Layer are part of OSI and not TCP/IP, they do not exist in the TCP/IP model.

✅ Reference: HCIA-Datacom Network Principles Guide – TCP/IP Model vs. OSI Model

In trunk mode, the interface can forward frames tagged with VLANs specified in the allow-pass list (here, VLAN 100) without removing tags. However, if an untagged frame is received, it is assigned to the PVID (here, VLAN 200). This configuration allows both tagged and untagged traffic, with the PVID determining the VLAN for untagged frames​.

Comprehensive Explanation: In OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), a router first synchronizes its Link-State Database (LSDB) with its neighbors by exchanging link-state information. Only after this synchronization process is complete does the router transition to the Full state. The Full state indicates that the router has fully converged with its OSPF neighbors and has a complete and up-to-date view of the network topology. Therefore, the router enters the Full state after synchronizing its LSDB, not before.

Comprehensive Explanation: SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) consists of several key components:

Management Information Base (MIB): A database containing the network management data.

Managed object: The individual objects (such as interfaces or devices) that SNMP manages.

Agent process: The software running on the managed device that reports data to the NMS.

NMS (Network Management System): The centralized system that collects data from managed devices using SNMP.

All these components work together to monitor, configure, and manage network devices.

STP Forwarding State:In the forwarding state, a port can:

Send and receive BPDUs (Bridge Protocol Data Units).

Learn source MAC addresses from incoming frames.

Forward frames to their destinations​​.

Analysis of Options:

Option A: Correct. Ports in the forwarding state send BPDUs to maintain network topology.

Option B: Incorrect. Ports in the forwarding state do learn source MAC addresses.

Option C: Correct. Ports in the forwarding state receive BPDUs.

Option D: Correct. Ports in the forwarding state forward data frames.

Correct Answer:B. A port in a forwarding state does not learn the source MAC address of a frame is incorrect.

Detailed Explanation:APs can be added to an AC using multiple methods. You can add them when they are online, offline, or allow the AC to automatically discover them. Additionally, unauthorized APs can be manually confirmed for security​.

With a subnet mask of /25, the IP range for this subnet would be 192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.127. Here, 192.168.1.127 is the last usable address in the subnet, making it a valid host address rather than a network or broadcast address. This address falls within the range of available host addresses for that subnet​.

To ensure communication between Host A and Host B, we need to analyze the network topology, VLAN configuration, and the role of SWC as an intermediate switch. Let’s break it down step by step, based on VLAN and trunking principles as outlined in HCIA Datacom documentation:

Understanding the Current Network Configuration:

Host A and Host B: Both are connected to SWA and SWB, respectively, via access ports assigned to VLAN 2. Access ports carry untagged traffic for a single VLAN (in this case, VLAN 2), so Host A and Host B are part of VLAN 2.

SWA and SWB Trunk Interfaces: G0/0/1 on SWA and G0/0/2 on SWB are configured as trunk interfaces allowing all VLANs. Trunk ports carry tagged traffic for multiple VLANs (including VLAN 2 in this case) and are used to interconnect switches, enabling VLAN traffic to pass between them. Since these trunk ports allow all VLANs, VLAN 2 traffic can traverse between SWA and SWB.

SWC: SWC is the intermediate switch connecting SWA and SWB via its G0/0/1 (connected to SWA’s G0/0/1) and G0/0/2 (connected to SWB’s G0/0/2). However, the diagram and question do not specify SWC’s current VLAN or port configurations. By default, if no VLAN or trunk configuration exists on SWC, VLAN 2 traffic cannot pass through SWC, preventing communication between Host A and Host B.

Requirements for Communication Between Host A and Host B:

For Host A and Host B (both in VLAN 2) to communicate across the network, VLAN 2 traffic must be able to traverse SWC. This requires:

VLAN 2 to be created on SWC so that the switch recognizes and processes traffic for that VLAN.

The interfaces on SWC (G0/0/1 and G0/0/2) connecting to SWA and SWB must be configured as trunk ports to carry tagged VLAN 2 traffic, matching the trunk configuration on SWA’s G0/0/1 and SWB’s G0/0/2.

Trunk ports are necessary because they can carry traffic for multiple VLANs (tagged) and are typically used between switches to maintain VLAN consistency across the network.

Evaluating Each Option:

A. Create VLAN 2 on SWC.

Creating VLAN 2 on SWC is necessary, but it alone is insufficient. Without configuring the ports (G0/0/1 and G0/0/2) as trunk interfaces allowing VLAN 2, the VLAN traffic cannot pass through SWC. This option is incomplete and incorrect.

B. Configure G0/0/1 on SWC as a trunk interface that allows packets from VLAN 2 to pass through.

Configuring G0/0/1 as a trunk interface allowing VLAN 2 is part of the solution, but it only addresses the connection to SWA. G0/0/2 (connected to SWB) also needs to be configured as a trunk interface allowing VLAN 2 for bidirectional communication between Host A and Host B. This option is incomplete and incorrect.

C. Create VLAN 2 on SWC, and configure G0/0/1 and G0/0/2 as trunk interfaces that allow packets from VLAN 2 to pass through.

This option addresses all requirements:

Creating VLAN 2 on SWC ensures the switch recognizes VLAN 2 traffic.

Configuring both G0/0/1 and G0/0/2 as trunk interfaces allowing VLAN 2 ensures that tagged VLAN 2 traffic can pass between SWA and SWB through SWC, enabling communication between Host A and Host B.

This is the complete and correct solution, aligning with VLAN and trunking principles in HCIA Datacom.

D. On SWC, configure G0/0/1 as a trunk interface that allows packets from VLAN 2 to pass through, configure G0/0/2 as an access interface, and set the PVID to 2.

Configuring G0/0/1 as a trunk interface allowing VLAN 2 is correct for the connection to SWA. However, configuring G0/0/2 as an access interface with PVID 2 (Port VLAN ID) is incorrect for this scenario:

Access ports carry untagged traffic for a single VLAN and are typically used for end devices, not for interconnecting switches. Since SWB’s G0/0/2 is a trunk interface allowing all VLANs, G0/0/2 on SWC must also be a trunk interface to match and carry VLAN 2 traffic.

Using an access port on G0/0/2 would prevent VLAN 2 traffic from passing correctly, as it would expect untagged traffic only for VLAN 2, which conflicts with SWB’s trunk configuration.

This option is incorrect because it mixes access and trunk port types inappropriately for inter-switch links.

Conclusion:

To ensure communication between Host A and Host B (both in VLAN 2), SWC must:

Create VLAN 2.

Configure G0/0/1 and G0/0/2 as trunk interfaces allowing VLAN 2 traffic.

Option C fulfills these requirements, making it the correct answer.

Answer: C

References from HCIA Datacom Documents:

HCIA Datacom V3.0, Chapter 4: VLAN Technologies – Access and Trunk Port Configurations

HCIA Datacom V3.0, Chapter 4: VLAN Trunking and Inter-VLAN Routing – Configuring Trunk Ports for VLAN Traffic

Huawei VLAN Configuration Guide (HCIA Datacom Certification Material) – VLAN Creation and Port Link Types

In a many-to-many non-NAPT (Network Address Port Translation) configuration, each private host requires a unique public IP address from the address pool. If only two public IP addresses are available and both are already in use by Host A and Host B, no IP will be available for Host C, preventing it from accessing the public network​.

Detailed Explanation:To manage a router in a remote branch office, Telnet is a suitable option as it allows remote access over a network. Unlike a console connection, which requires physical access, Telnet enables remote management as long as the administrator has network connectivity to the router. FTP is used for file transfer, and DHCP is used for dynamic IP address allocation, not for management​​.

In Huawei devices, advanced ACLs use a number range from 3000 to 3999. These ACLs allow more granular control over traffic by permitting conditions based on source and destination IP addresses, protocol types, and ports, making them suitable for complex filtering requirements​.

Tracert (Traceroute) works by sending packets with progressively higher TTL (Time-to-Live) values, causing them to expire at each router along the path. When TTL expires, the router sends back an ICMP "Time Exceeded" message, which includes the source IP address of that router. This allows Tracert to record the IP addresses of each router on the path to the destination​.

Detailed Explanation:SNMPv3 is the version that focuses on security and administration. It offers features such as strong authentication and encryption to secure network management, along with enhancements in administration such as notifications and proxy forwarding​​.

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

BPDU (Bridge Protocol Data Unit) packets are exchanged only on ports in Blocking, Listening, and Learning states.

Ports in Forwarding state DO NOT receive BPDU packets (BPDUs are only processed by non-designated ports).

If a forwarding port starts receiving BPDUs, it goes back to Listening state to re-evaluate STP topology.

✅ Reference: HCIA-Datacom Switching Guide – STP Port States

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

Huawei's Versatile Routing Platform (VRP) supports various shortcut keys for efficient command-line navigation:

CTRL+Z → Moves the user back to User View from any configuration mode. ✅

Left Cursor Key (←) → Moves the cursor one character left. ✅

CTRL+C → Stops the execution of a command. ✅

Incorrect Option:

TAB → Does not display the latest command; instead, it auto-completes commands. ❌

✅ Reference: HCIA-Datacom Command Line Guide – CLI Keyboard Shortcuts

For link aggregation (such as LACP) to function properly, the physical interface rates and duplex modes on each end of the aggregated link must match. This alignment ensures smooth data transfer across the aggregated link, as mismatched settings would lead to connectivity issues or performance degradation​.

Comprehensive Explanation: In STP (Spanning Tree Protocol), the root bridge is elected based on the lowest Bridge ID. The Bridge ID consists of two parts: the bridge priority and the MAC address of the switch. The switch with the lowest Bridge ID is elected as the root bridge. If two switches have the same priority, the switch with the lowest MAC address becomes the root. Other parameters such as Port ID and Root path cost are used in subsequent decisions to determine the best paths to the root bridge, but they are not used in the root bridge election itself.

This explanation was already provided earlier. Please refer to QUESTION NO: 13 at the start.

SNMP Message Types:

get-request: Sent by the NMS to retrieve data from a device.

set-request: Used by the NMS to modify device settings.

get-response: Sent by the device in response to a get-request.

trap: Sent automatically by a device to notify the NMS of an event.

Why "trap" Is Correct:

If a registered event occurs (e.g., interface down, high CPU usage), the device proactively sends a trap to alert the NMS.

Conclusion:

Since traps notify abnormal events, the correct answer is A (trap).

References: HCIA-Datacom V1.0 Certification Guide, Chapter 7: SNMP and Network Monitoring.

Detailed Explanation:When bridge priorities are identical, STP elects the switch with the lowest MAC address as the root. Here, Switch B has the lowest MAC address (00-e0-fc-00-00-10), making it the root switch. (Reference: HCIA-Datacom Training Material, STP Root Bridge Election)

Router Initialization:

When a router boots up, it attempts to load its configuration file from the default save directory to initialize.

If the configuration file is missing, the router defaults to preconfigured parameters to ensure basic functionality.

Default Parameters:

These parameters include IP routing, interface defaults, and system-level settings. They allow network administrators to connect and manually configure the router.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B: The "initial configuration file" refers to the manually created file, which may not exist.

C: The "current configuration file" is used during runtime but does not persist through reboots if unsaved.

D: A "new configuration file" must be manually created and does not exist by default.

References: HCIA-Datacom V1.0 Certification Guide, Chapter 2: Device Initialization.

To help Fit APs locate an AC (Access Controller), the DHCP server must provide the AC IP address using DHCP Option 43.

Option 55 (Incorrect): Used to request a list of DHCP options.

Option 82 (Incorrect): Used for Relay Agent Information, not AC discovery.

Option 10 (Incorrect): Not relevant for APs or CAPWAP.

Option 43 (Correct): This option delivers the AC IP address to Fit APs so they can establish a CAPWAP tunnel.

Thus, the correct answer is D.