3.5.6 Check Your Understanding – Dynamic Trunking Protocol Answers

1. True or false? DTP is an open standard IEEE protocol that specifies auto negotiation of switch trunk links.

  • true
  • false

Explanation: The correct answer is False. DTP is a Cisco proprietary protocol for switchport trunk auto negotiation.

2. What is the default switchport mode for Cisco Catalyst switches?

  • access
  • trunk
  • dynamic auto
  • dynamic desirable

Explanation: The default switchport mode for Cisco Catalyst switches is dynamic auto.

3. True or false? Two switchports on a link both configured as dynamic auto will successfully negotiate a trunk.

  • true
  • false

Explanation: The correct answer is False. A switchport configured as dynamic auto will only form a trunk with another interface configured as either trunk or dynamic desirable.

4. Which two DTP modes will form a trunk with an interface that is configured as dynamic auto? (Choose two.)

  • access
  • trunk
  • dynamic auto
  • dynamic desirable

Explanation: A switchport configured as dynamic auto will only form a trunk with another interface configured as either trunk or dynamic desirable.

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