ITN (Version 7.00) Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA) Exam Answers

ITN Final Skills Exam (PTSA)

The values you may need to change are the router hostname, switch hostname, and encrypted privileged EXEC password. Make sure they match the values given in your exam.

These values are highlighted in blue in the guide below.

ITN (Version 7.00) Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA) Exam Answers

Topology

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)

Device Names Table

You will receive one of three possible scenarios. In order to use the logical topology diagram that is provided with the instructions, use the device names in the Device Names Table.

Topology Diagram Name Your Scenario Name
R1 R1
S1 S1
PC-A PC-A
PC-B PC-B

Addressing Requirements Table

Item Requirements
Network Address 192.168.10.0/24
LAN 1 subnet host requirements 100
LAN 2 subnet host requirements 50
R1 G0/0/1 First host address in LAN 1 subnet
R1 G0/0/0 First host address in LAN 2 subnet
S1 SVI Second host address in LAN 1 subnet
PC-A Last host address in LAN 1 subnet
PC-B Last host address in LAN 2 subnet

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)


A few things to keep in mind while completing this activity:

  1. Do not use the browser Back button or close or reload any exam windows during the exam.
  2. Do not close Packet Tracer when you are done. It will close automatically.
  3. Click the Submit Assessment button in the browser window to submit your work.

Assessment Objectives

  • Part 1: Build the Network
  • Part 2: Develop an IP Addressing Scheme
  • Part 3: Configure Basic Device Settings
  • Part 4: Configure Security Settings on R1 and S1
  • Part 5: Configure the Hosts and Verify Connectivity

Instructions

In this assessment you will configure the R1 router and S1 switch, as you have done in the activities in this course. You will also connect two PCs using a switch and a router that are in the main wiring closet. You will subnet the 192.168.10.0/24 network to provide IPv4 addresses for two subnets that will support the required number of hosts. The larger subnet (LAN 1) requires 100 hosts and the smaller subnet (LAN 2) requires 50 hosts.

Part 1: Build the Network

a. Build the network according to the logical topology by placing the required equipment in the wiring closet equipment rack.
b. Cable the network devices in the closet as shown in the topology diagram.
c. Connect the hosts as shown in the topology diagram.

Part 2: Develop an IP Addressing Scheme

In this part of the assessment, you will develop an IP addressing scheme. You will subnet an IPv4 network to create two subnets with the required number of hosts. You will then assign the addresses according to the requirements below. Note that LAN 1 should use the first subnet.

Work with the following information:

  • IPv4 Network: 192.168.10.0/24
  • Required number of hosts in IPv4 LAN 1: 100
  • Required number of hosts in IPv4 LAN 2: 50

a. Record your subnet assignments according to the following requirements.

  1. Assign the first IPv4 address of each subnet to a router interface.
    • LAN 1 is hosted on R1 G0/0/1
    • LAN 2 is hosted on R1 G0/0/0
  2. Assign the last IPv4 address of each subnet to the PC NIC.
  3. Assign the second IPv4 address of LAN 1 to S1 SVI.

Part 3: Configure Basic Device Settings

Network devices must be configured over a direct console connection. Connectivity between the hosts should be established.

Step 1: Configure Basic Settings

a. Disable DNS lookup on R1 and S1
b. Configure router hostname using the name R1.
c. Configure switch hostname using the name S1.
d. Configure an appropriate banner on R1 and S1.
e. Allow console logins with the password C@nsPassw!

Step 2: Configure Interfaces

a. Configure R1 G0/0/0 and G0/0/1 interfaces using the addressing from the previous part of this assessment:

  • Interface description
  • IPv4 address / subnet mask

b. Configure the S1 VLAN 1 SVI interface using the addressing from the previous part of this assessment:

  • Interface description
  • IPv4 address / subnet mask
  • The switch should be reachable from devices on other networks.

Part 4: Configure Security Settings on R1 and S1

Step 1: Configure enhanced password security

a. Configure DontTellAnyone as the encrypted privileged EXEC password
b. Encrypt all plaintext passwords
c. Set minimum password length to 10 on R1.

Step 2: Configure SSH on R1 and S1

a. Configure netsec.com as the domain name
b. Configure a local user netadmin with the secret password Ci$co12345
c. Set login on vty lines to use local database.
d. Configure the vty lines to accept SSH access only.
e. Generate an RSA crypto key using 1024 bits modulus.

Step 3: Secure switch ports on S1

a. Shut down all unused ports on S1.
b. Enter descriptions for all unused switch ports to indicate that they are intentionally shutdown.

Part 5: Configure the Hosts and Verify Connectivity

Configure both hosts with the IPv4 addresses that were assigned in Part 2 of this assessment.
ID: 011

Answer Key - 100% Score

Part 1: Build the Network

Place switch S1 and router R1 in the equipment rack of the wiring closet.

Use a Copper Straight-Through cable to connect PC-A (FastEthernet0 port) to S1 (FastEthernet0/6 port).

In the same way, use Copper Straight-Through cables to connect the remaining devices as shown in the topology diagram.

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)

Turn on router R1 and the PCs.

Part 2: Develop an IP Addressing Scheme

Item Requirements IPv4 Address
Network Address 192.168.10.0/24
LAN 1 subnet host requirements 100 192.168.10.0/25
SM: 255.255.255.128
LAN 2 subnet host requirements 50 192.168.10.128/26
SM: 255.255.255.192
R1 G0/0/1 First host address in LAN 1 subnet 192.168.10.1
R1 G0/0/0 First host address in LAN 2 subnet 192.168.10.129
S1 SVI Second host address in LAN 1 subnet 192.168.10.2
PC-A Last host address in LAN 1 subnet 192.168.10.126
PC-B Last host address in LAN 2 subnet 192.168.10.190

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Parts 3 and 4: Configure Router R1

Use a console cable to connect PC-A to the router.

Click PC-A, open the Terminal app on the Desktop tab, and click OK.

Router R1 configuration script (paste it at the Router> prompt)

! ==============================================================
!--- ITN (Version 7.00) Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA) - Form 1 (192.168.x.x), ID 011
!--- ANSWER SCRIPT FOR ROUTER R1
!--- Usage: connect a console cable from PC-A to the router, open Desktop > Terminal and paste this whole file at the Router> prompt. Every line beginning with "!" is a comment; IOS ignores it.
! ==============================================================

enable
configure terminal

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Part 3: Configure Basic Device Settings.
! --------------------------------------------------------------

!--- Step 1a. Disable DNS lookup.
no ip domain-lookup

!--- Step 1b. Configure the router hostname.
hostname R1

!--- Step 1d. Configure an appropriate banner.
banner motd #Unauthorized access to this device is prohibited!#

!--- Step 1e. Allow console logins with the password C@nsPassw!
line console 0
 password C@nsPassw!
 login
 exit

!--- Step 2a. G0/0/0 - LAN 2: first host address of the second subnet.
interface gigabitethernet 0/0/0
 description Connect to Subnet B
 ip address 192.168.10.129 255.255.255.192
 no shutdown
 exit

!--- Step 2a. G0/0/1 - LAN 1: first host address of the first subnet.
interface gigabitethernet 0/0/1
 description Connect to Subnet A
 ip address 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.128
 no shutdown
 exit

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Part 4: Configure Security Settings on R1 and S1.
! --------------------------------------------------------------

!--- Step 1a. Encrypted privileged EXEC password.
enable secret DontTellAnyone

!--- Step 1b. Encrypt all plaintext passwords.
service password-encryption

!--- Step 1c. Minimum password length of 10.
security passwords min-length 10

!--- Step 2a. Domain name.
ip domain-name netsec.com

!--- Step 2b. Local user netadmin with the secret password Ci$co12345.
username netadmin secret Ci$co12345

!--- Step 2c and 2d. VTY lines: local database login, SSH only.
line vty 0 15
 login local
 transport input ssh
 exit

!--- Step 2e. RSA key with a 1024-bit modulus (one line, no prompt).
crypto key generate rsa general-keys modulus 1024

end

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Save the configuration to NVRAM. (Press Enter when prompted for the destination filename.)
! --------------------------------------------------------------
copy running-config startup-config


! ==============================================================
!--- Verification:
!---   show ip interface brief  -> G0/0/0 192.168.10.129 and G0/0/1 192.168.10.1 up/up
!---   show ip ssh              -> SSH Enabled
!---   From PC-A: ping 192.168.10.190, then ssh -l netadmin 192.168.10.1 (password Ci$co12345)
! ==============================================================

Parts 3 and 4: Configure Switch S1

Next, use a console cable to connect PC-B to the switch.
To find the console port on the switch, right-click the switch, select Inspect Rear, and locate the Console port.

Switch S1 configuration script (paste it at the Switch> prompt)

! ==============================================================
!--- ITN (Version 7.00) Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA) - Form 1 (192.168.x.x), ID 011
!--- ANSWER SCRIPT FOR SWITCH S1
!--- Usage: connect a console cable from PC-B to the switch, open Desktop > Terminal and paste this whole file at the Switch> prompt. Every line beginning with "!" is a comment; IOS ignores it.
! ==============================================================

enable
configure terminal

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Part 3: Configure Basic Device Settings.
! --------------------------------------------------------------

!--- Step 1a. Disable DNS lookup.
no ip domain-lookup

!--- Step 1c. Configure the switch hostname.
hostname S1

!--- Step 1d. Configure an appropriate banner.
banner motd #Unauthorized access to this device is prohibited!#

!--- Step 1e. Allow console logins with the password C@nsPassw!
line console 0
 password C@nsPassw!
 login
 exit

!--- Step 2b. VLAN 1 SVI: second host address of LAN 1.
interface vlan 1
 description Switch Subnet A
 ip address 192.168.10.2 255.255.255.128
 no shutdown
 exit

!--- Step 2b. Default gateway so the switch is reachable from other networks.
ip default-gateway 192.168.10.1

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Part 4: Configure Security Settings on R1 and S1.
! --------------------------------------------------------------

!--- Step 1a. Encrypted privileged EXEC password.
enable secret DontTellAnyone

!--- Step 1b. Encrypt all plaintext passwords.
service password-encryption

!--- Step 2a. Domain name.
ip domain-name netsec.com

!--- Step 2b. Local user netadmin with the secret password Ci$co12345.
username netadmin secret Ci$co12345

!--- Step 2c and 2d. VTY lines: local database login, SSH only.
line vty 0 15
 login local
 transport input ssh
 exit

!--- Step 2e. RSA key with a 1024-bit modulus (one line, no prompt).
crypto key generate rsa general-keys modulus 1024

!--- Step 3a and 3b. Describe and shut down every unused port (F0/5 = router, F0/6 = PC-A are in use).
interface range fastethernet 0/1 - 4, fastethernet 0/7 - 24, gigabitethernet 0/1 - 2
 description Unused switch ports
 shutdown
 exit

end

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Save the configuration to NVRAM. (Press Enter when prompted for the destination filename.)
! --------------------------------------------------------------
copy running-config startup-config


! ==============================================================
!--- Verification:
!---   show ip interface brief  -> Vlan1 192.168.10.2 up/up; unused ports administratively down
!---   show interfaces status   -> only Fa0/5 and Fa0/6 connected, the rest disabled
!---   ping 192.168.10.1        -> reaches the router G0/0/1
! ==============================================================

Part 5: Configure the Hosts and Verify Connectivity

On each PC, open the Desktop tab > IP Configuration and enter the following settings:

PC-A

PC-APC
IP Address192.168.10.126
Subnet Mask255.255.255.128
Default Gateway192.168.10.1
Command Promptipconfig 192.168.10.126 255.255.255.128 192.168.10.1

PC-B

PC-BPC
IP Address192.168.10.190
Subnet Mask255.255.255.192
Default Gateway192.168.10.129
Command Promptipconfig 192.168.10.190 255.255.255.192 192.168.10.129

Download PDF & Packet Tracer files:

ITN Final Skills Exam (PTSA)

The values you may need to change are the router hostname, switch hostname, and encrypted privileged EXEC password. Make sure they match the values given in your exam.

These values are highlighted in blue in the guide below.

ITN (Version 7.00) Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA) Exam Answers

Topology

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)

Device Names Table

You will receive one of three possible scenarios. In order to use the logical topology diagram that is provided with the instructions, use the device names in the Device Names Table.

Topology Diagram Name Your Scenario Name
R1 Router-A
S1 Switch-A
PC-A Host-A
PC-B Host-B

Addressing Requirements Table

Item Requirements
Network Address 172.16.1.0/24
LAN 1 subnet host requirements 60
LAN 2 subnet host requirements 20
Router-A G0/0/1 First host address in LAN 1 subnet
Router-A G0/0/0 First host address in LAN 2 subnet
Switch-A SVI Second host address in LAN 1 subnet
Host-A Last host address in LAN 1 subnet
Host-B Last host address in LAN 2 subnet

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)


A few things to keep in mind while completing this activity:

  1. Do not use the browser Back button or close or reload any exam windows during the exam.
  2. Do not close Packet Tracer when you are done. It will close automatically.
  3. Click the Submit Assessment button in the browser window to submit your work.

Assessment Objectives

  • Part 1: Build the Network
  • Part 2: Develop an IP Addressing Scheme
  • Part 3: Configure Basic Device Settings
  • Part 4: Configure Security Settings on Router-A and Switch-A
  • Part 5: Configure the Hosts and Verify Connectivity

Instructions

In this assessment you will configure the Router-A router and Switch-A switch, as you have done in the activities in this course. You will also connect two PCs using a switch and a router that are in the main wiring closet. You will subnet the 172.16.1.0/24 network to provide IPv4 addresses for two subnets that will support the required number of hosts. The larger subnet (LAN 1) requires 60 hosts and the smaller subnet (LAN 2) requires 20 hosts.

Part 1: Build the Network

a. Build the network according to the logical topology by placing the required equipment in the wiring closet equipment rack.
b. Cable the network devices in the closet as shown in the topology diagram.
c. Connect the hosts as shown in the topology diagram.

Part 2: Develop an IP Addressing Scheme

In this part of the assessment, you will develop an IP addressing scheme. You will subnet an IPv4 network to create two subnets with the required number of hosts. You will then assign the addresses according to the requirements below. Note that LAN 1 should use the first subnet.

Work with the following information:

  • IPv4 Network: 172.16.1.0/24
  • Required number of hosts in IPv4 LAN 1: 60
  • Required number of hosts in IPv4 LAN 2: 20

a. Record your subnet assignments according to the following requirements.

  1. Assign the first IPv4 address of each subnet to a router interface.
    • LAN 1 is hosted on Router-A G0/0/1
    • LAN 2 is hosted on Router-A G0/0/0
  2. Assign the last IPv4 address of each subnet to the PC NIC.
  3. Assign the second IPv4 address of LAN 1 to Switch-A SVI.

Part 3: Configure Basic Device Settings

Network devices must be configured over a direct console connection. Connectivity between the hosts should be established.

Step 1: Configure Basic Settings

a. Disable DNS lookup on Router-A and Switch-A
b. Configure router hostname using the name Router-A.
c. Configure switch hostname using the name Switch-A.
d. Configure an appropriate banner on Router-A and Switch-A.
e. Allow console logins with the password C@nsPassw!

Step 2: Configure Interfaces

a. Configure Router-A G0/0/0 and G0/0/1 interfaces using the addressing from the previous part of this assessment:

  • Interface description
  • IPv4 address / subnet mask

b. Configure the Switch-A VLAN 1 SVI interface using the addressing from the previous part of this assessment:

  • Interface description
  • IPv4 address / subnet mask
  • The switch should be reachable from devices on other networks.

Part 4: Configure Security Settings on Router-A and Switch-A

Step 1: Configure enhanced password security

a. Configure NoOneShouldKnow as the encrypted privileged EXEC password
b. Encrypt all plaintext passwords
c. Set minimum password length to 10 on Router-A.

Step 2: Configure SSH on Router-A and Switch-A

a. Configure netsec.com as the domain name
b. Configure a local user netadmin with the secret password Ci$co12345
c. Set login on vty lines to use local database.
d. Configure the vty lines to accept SSH access only.
e. Generate an RSA crypto key using 1024 bits modulus.

Step 3: Secure switch ports on Switch-A

a. Shut down all unused ports on Switch-A.
b. Enter descriptions for all unused switch ports to indicate that they are intentionally shutdown.

Part 5: Configure the Hosts and Verify Connectivity

Configure both hosts with the IPv4 addresses that were assigned in Part 2 of this assessment.
ID: 120

Answer Key - 100% Score

Part 1: Build the Network

Place switch Switch-A and router Router-A in the equipment rack of the wiring closet.

Use a Copper Straight-Through cable to connect Host-A (FastEthernet0 port) to Switch-A (FastEthernet0/6 port).

In the same way, use Copper Straight-Through cables to connect the remaining devices as shown in the topology diagram.

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)

Turn on router Router-A and the PCs.

Part 2: Develop an IP Addressing Scheme

Item Requirements IPv4 Address
Network Address 172.16.1.0/24
LAN 1 subnet host requirements 60 172.16.1.0/26
SM: 255.255.255.192
LAN 2 subnet host requirements 20 172.16.1.64/27
SM: 255.255.255.224
Router-A G0/0/1 First host address in LAN 1 subnet 172.16.1.1
Router-A G0/0/0 First host address in LAN 2 subnet 172.16.1.65
Switch-A SVI Second host address in LAN 1 subnet 172.16.1.2
Host-A Last host address in LAN 1 subnet 172.16.1.62
Host-B Last host address in LAN 2 subnet 172.16.1.94

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Parts 3 and 4: Configure Router Router-A

Use a console cable to connect Host-A to the router.

Click Host-A, open the Terminal app on the Desktop tab, and click OK.

Router Router-A configuration script (paste it at the Router> prompt)

! ==============================================================
!--- ITN (Version 7.00) Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA) - Form 2 (172.16.x.x), ID 120
!--- ANSWER SCRIPT FOR ROUTER Router-A
!--- Usage: connect a console cable from Host-A to the router, open Desktop > Terminal and paste this whole file at the Router> prompt. Every line beginning with "!" is a comment; IOS ignores it.
! ==============================================================

enable
configure terminal

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Part 3: Configure Basic Device Settings.
! --------------------------------------------------------------

!--- Step 1a. Disable DNS lookup.
no ip domain-lookup

!--- Step 1b. Configure the router hostname.
hostname Router-A

!--- Step 1d. Configure an appropriate banner.
banner motd #Unauthorized access to this device is prohibited!#

!--- Step 1e. Allow console logins with the password C@nsPassw!
line console 0
 password C@nsPassw!
 login
 exit

!--- Step 2a. G0/0/0 - LAN 2: first host address of the second subnet.
interface gigabitethernet 0/0/0
 description Connect to Subnet B
 ip address 172.16.1.65 255.255.255.224
 no shutdown
 exit

!--- Step 2a. G0/0/1 - LAN 1: first host address of the first subnet.
interface gigabitethernet 0/0/1
 description Connect to Subnet A
 ip address 172.16.1.1 255.255.255.192
 no shutdown
 exit

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Part 4: Configure Security Settings on Router-A and Switch-A.
! --------------------------------------------------------------

!--- Step 1a. Encrypted privileged EXEC password.
enable secret NoOneShouldKnow

!--- Step 1b. Encrypt all plaintext passwords.
service password-encryption

!--- Step 1c. Minimum password length of 10.
security passwords min-length 10

!--- Step 2a. Domain name.
ip domain-name netsec.com

!--- Step 2b. Local user netadmin with the secret password Ci$co12345.
username netadmin secret Ci$co12345

!--- Step 2c and 2d. VTY lines: local database login, SSH only.
line vty 0 15
 login local
 transport input ssh
 exit

!--- Step 2e. RSA key with a 1024-bit modulus (one line, no prompt).
crypto key generate rsa general-keys modulus 1024

end

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Save the configuration to NVRAM. (Press Enter when prompted for the destination filename.)
! --------------------------------------------------------------
copy running-config startup-config


! ==============================================================
!--- Verification:
!---   show ip interface brief  -> G0/0/0 172.16.1.65 and G0/0/1 172.16.1.1 up/up
!---   show ip ssh              -> SSH Enabled
!---   From Host-A: ping 172.16.1.94, then ssh -l netadmin 172.16.1.1 (password Ci$co12345)
! ==============================================================

Parts 3 and 4: Configure Switch Switch-A

Next, use a console cable to connect Host-B to the switch.
To find the console port on the switch, right-click the switch, select Inspect Rear, and locate the Console port.

Switch Switch-A configuration script (paste it at the Switch> prompt)

! ==============================================================
!--- ITN (Version 7.00) Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA) - Form 2 (172.16.x.x), ID 120
!--- ANSWER SCRIPT FOR SWITCH Switch-A
!--- Usage: connect a console cable from Host-B to the switch, open Desktop > Terminal and paste this whole file at the Switch> prompt. Every line beginning with "!" is a comment; IOS ignores it.
! ==============================================================

enable
configure terminal

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Part 3: Configure Basic Device Settings.
! --------------------------------------------------------------

!--- Step 1a. Disable DNS lookup.
no ip domain-lookup

!--- Step 1c. Configure the switch hostname.
hostname Switch-A

!--- Step 1d. Configure an appropriate banner.
banner motd #Unauthorized access to this device is prohibited!#

!--- Step 1e. Allow console logins with the password C@nsPassw!
line console 0
 password C@nsPassw!
 login
 exit

!--- Step 2b. VLAN 1 SVI: second host address of LAN 1.
interface vlan 1
 description Switch Subnet A
 ip address 172.16.1.2 255.255.255.192
 no shutdown
 exit

!--- Step 2b. Default gateway so the switch is reachable from other networks.
ip default-gateway 172.16.1.1

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Part 4: Configure Security Settings on Router-A and Switch-A.
! --------------------------------------------------------------

!--- Step 1a. Encrypted privileged EXEC password.
enable secret NoOneShouldKnow

!--- Step 1b. Encrypt all plaintext passwords.
service password-encryption

!--- Step 2a. Domain name.
ip domain-name netsec.com

!--- Step 2b. Local user netadmin with the secret password Ci$co12345.
username netadmin secret Ci$co12345

!--- Step 2c and 2d. VTY lines: local database login, SSH only.
line vty 0 15
 login local
 transport input ssh
 exit

!--- Step 2e. RSA key with a 1024-bit modulus (one line, no prompt).
crypto key generate rsa general-keys modulus 1024

!--- Step 3a and 3b. Describe and shut down every unused port (F0/5 = router, F0/6 = Host-A are in use).
interface range fastethernet 0/1 - 4, fastethernet 0/7 - 24, gigabitethernet 0/1 - 2
 description Unused switch ports
 shutdown
 exit

end

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Save the configuration to NVRAM. (Press Enter when prompted for the destination filename.)
! --------------------------------------------------------------
copy running-config startup-config


! ==============================================================
!--- Verification:
!---   show ip interface brief  -> Vlan1 172.16.1.2 up/up; unused ports administratively down
!---   show interfaces status   -> only Fa0/5 and Fa0/6 connected, the rest disabled
!---   ping 172.16.1.1          -> reaches the router G0/0/1
! ==============================================================

Part 5: Configure the Hosts and Verify Connectivity

On each PC, open the Desktop tab > IP Configuration and enter the following settings:

Host-A

Host-APC
IP Address172.16.1.62
Subnet Mask255.255.255.192
Default Gateway172.16.1.1
Command Promptipconfig 172.16.1.62 255.255.255.192 172.16.1.1

Host-B

Host-BPC
IP Address172.16.1.94
Subnet Mask255.255.255.224
Default Gateway172.16.1.65
Command Promptipconfig 172.16.1.94 255.255.255.224 172.16.1.65

Download PDF & Packet Tracer files:

ITN Final Skills Exam (PTSA)

The values you may need to change are the router hostname, switch hostname, and encrypted privileged EXEC password. Make sure they match the values given in your exam.

These values are highlighted in blue in the guide below.

ITN (Version 7.00) Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA) Exam Answers

Topology

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)

Device Names Table

You will receive one of three possible scenarios. In order to use the logical topology diagram that is provided with the instructions, use the device names in the Device Names Table.

Topology Diagram Name Your Scenario Name
R1 Central-RT
S1 Central-SW
PC-A User-A
PC-B User-B

Addressing Requirements Table

Item Requirements
Network Address 209.165.201.0/24
LAN 1 subnet host requirements 29
LAN 2 subnet host requirements 17
Central-RT G0/0/1 First host address in LAN 1 subnet
Central-RT G0/0/0 First host address in LAN 2 subnet
Central-SW SVI Second host address in LAN 1 subnet
User-A Last host address in LAN 1 subnet
User-B Last host address in LAN 2 subnet

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)


A few things to keep in mind while completing this activity:

  1. Do not use the browser Back button or close or reload any exam windows during the exam.
  2. Do not close Packet Tracer when you are done. It will close automatically.
  3. Click the Submit Assessment button in the browser window to submit your work.

Assessment Objectives

  • Part 1: Build the Network
  • Part 2: Develop an IP Addressing Scheme
  • Part 3: Configure Basic Device Settings
  • Part 4: Configure Security Settings on Central-RT and Central-SW
  • Part 5: Configure the Hosts and Verify Connectivity

Instructions

In this assessment you will configure the Central-RT router and Central-SW switch, as you have done in the activities in this course. You will also connect two PCs using a switch and a router that are in the main wiring closet. You will subnet the 209.165.201.0/24 network to provide IPv4 addresses for two subnets that will support the required number of hosts. The larger subnet (LAN 1) requires 29 hosts and the smaller subnet (LAN 2) requires 17 hosts.

Part 1: Build the Network

a. Build the network according to the logical topology by placing the required equipment in the wiring closet equipment rack.
b. Cable the network devices in the closet as shown in the topology diagram.
c. Connect the hosts as shown in the topology diagram.

Part 2: Develop an IP Addressing Scheme

In this part of the assessment, you will develop an IP addressing scheme. You will subnet an IPv4 network to create two subnets with the required number of hosts. You will then assign the addresses according to the requirements below. Note that LAN 1 should use the first subnet.

Work with the following information:

  • IPv4 Network: 209.165.201.0/24
  • Required number of hosts in IPv4 LAN 1: 29
  • Required number of hosts in IPv4 LAN 2: 17

a. Record your subnet assignments according to the following requirements.

  1. Assign the first IPv4 address of each subnet to a router interface.
    • LAN 1 is hosted on Central-RT G0/0/1
    • LAN 2 is hosted on Central-RT G0/0/0
  2. Assign the last IPv4 address of each subnet to the PC NIC.
  3. Assign the second IPv4 address of LAN 1 to Central-SW SVI.

Part 3: Configure Basic Device Settings

Network devices must be configured over a direct console connection. Connectivity between the hosts should be established.

Step 1: Configure Basic Settings

a. Disable DNS lookup on Central-RT and Central-SW
b. Configure router hostname using the name Central-RT.
c. Configure switch hostname using the name Central-SW.
d. Configure an appropriate banner on Central-RT and Central-SW.
e. Allow console logins with the password C@nsPassw!

Step 2: Configure Interfaces

a. Configure Central-RT G0/0/0 and G0/0/1 interfaces using the addressing from the previous part of this assessment:

  • Interface description
  • IPv4 address / subnet mask

b. Configure the Central-SW VLAN 1 SVI interface using the addressing from the previous part of this assessment:

  • Interface description
  • IPv4 address / subnet mask
  • The switch should be reachable from devices on other networks.

Part 4: Configure Security Settings on Central-RT and Central-SW

Step 1: Configure enhanced password security

a. Configure NoOneShouldKnow as the encrypted privileged EXEC password
b. Encrypt all plaintext passwords
c. Set minimum password length to 10 on Central-RT.

Step 2: Configure SSH on Central-RT and Central-SW

a. Configure netsec.com as the domain name
b. Configure a local user netadmin with the secret password Ci$co12345
c. Set login on vty lines to use local database.
d. Configure the vty lines to accept SSH access only.
e. Generate an RSA crypto key using 1024 bits modulus.

Step 3: Secure switch ports on Central-SW

a. Shut down all unused ports on Central-SW.
b. Enter descriptions for all unused switch ports to indicate that they are intentionally shutdown.

Part 5: Configure the Hosts and Verify Connectivity

Configure both hosts with the IPv4 addresses that were assigned in Part 2 of this assessment.
ID: 211

Answer Key - 100% Score

Part 1: Build the Network

Place switch Central-SW and router Central-RT in the equipment rack of the wiring closet.

Use a Copper Straight-Through cable to connect User-A (FastEthernet0 port) to Central-SW (FastEthernet0/6 port).

In the same way, use Copper Straight-Through cables to connect the remaining devices as shown in the topology diagram.

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)

ITN Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA)

Turn on router Central-RT and the PCs.

Part 2: Develop an IP Addressing Scheme

Item Requirements IPv4 Address
Network Address 209.165.201.0/24
LAN 1 subnet host requirements 29 209.165.201.0/27
SM: 255.255.255.224
LAN 2 subnet host requirements 17 209.165.201.32/27
SM: 255.255.255.224
Central-RT G0/0/1 First host address in LAN 1 subnet 209.165.201.1
Central-RT G0/0/0 First host address in LAN 2 subnet 209.165.201.33
Central-SW SVI Second host address in LAN 1 subnet 209.165.201.2
User-A Last host address in LAN 1 subnet 209.165.201.30
User-B Last host address in LAN 2 subnet 209.165.201.62

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Parts 3 and 4: Configure Router Central-RT

Use a console cable to connect User-A to the router.

Click User-A, open the Terminal app on the Desktop tab, and click OK.

Router Central-RT configuration script (paste it at the Router> prompt)

! ==============================================================
!--- ITN (Version 7.00) Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA) - Form 3 (209.165.x.x), ID 211
!--- ANSWER SCRIPT FOR ROUTER Central-RT
!--- Usage: connect a console cable from User-A to the router, open Desktop > Terminal and paste this whole file at the Router> prompt. Every line beginning with "!" is a comment; IOS ignores it.
! ==============================================================

enable
configure terminal

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Part 3: Configure Basic Device Settings.
! --------------------------------------------------------------

!--- Step 1a. Disable DNS lookup.
no ip domain-lookup

!--- Step 1b. Configure the router hostname.
hostname Central-RT

!--- Step 1d. Configure an appropriate banner.
banner motd #Unauthorized access to this device is prohibited!#

!--- Step 1e. Allow console logins with the password C@nsPassw!
line console 0
 password C@nsPassw!
 login
 exit

!--- Step 2a. G0/0/0 - LAN 2: first host address of the second subnet.
interface gigabitethernet 0/0/0
 description Connect to Subnet B
 ip address 209.165.201.33 255.255.255.224
 no shutdown
 exit

!--- Step 2a. G0/0/1 - LAN 1: first host address of the first subnet.
interface gigabitethernet 0/0/1
 description Connect to Subnet A
 ip address 209.165.201.1 255.255.255.224
 no shutdown
 exit

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Part 4: Configure Security Settings on Central-RT and Central-SW.
! --------------------------------------------------------------

!--- Step 1a. Encrypted privileged EXEC password.
enable secret NoOneShouldKnow

!--- Step 1b. Encrypt all plaintext passwords.
service password-encryption

!--- Step 1c. Minimum password length of 10.
security passwords min-length 10

!--- Step 2a. Domain name.
ip domain-name netsec.com

!--- Step 2b. Local user netadmin with the secret password Ci$co12345.
username netadmin secret Ci$co12345

!--- Step 2c and 2d. VTY lines: local database login, SSH only.
line vty 0 15
 login local
 transport input ssh
 exit

!--- Step 2e. RSA key with a 1024-bit modulus (one line, no prompt).
crypto key generate rsa general-keys modulus 1024

end

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Save the configuration to NVRAM. (Press Enter when prompted for the destination filename.)
! --------------------------------------------------------------
copy running-config startup-config


! ==============================================================
!--- Verification:
!---   show ip interface brief  -> G0/0/0 209.165.201.33 and G0/0/1 209.165.201.1 up/up
!---   show ip ssh              -> SSH Enabled
!---   From User-A: ping 209.165.201.62, then ssh -l netadmin 209.165.201.1 (password Ci$co12345)
! ==============================================================

Parts 3 and 4: Configure Switch Central-SW

Next, use a console cable to connect User-B to the switch.
To find the console port on the switch, right-click the switch, select Inspect Rear, and locate the Console port.

Switch Central-SW configuration script (paste it at the Switch> prompt)

! ==============================================================
!--- ITN (Version 7.00) Final PT Skills Assessment (PTSA) - Form 3 (209.165.x.x), ID 211
!--- ANSWER SCRIPT FOR SWITCH Central-SW
!--- Usage: connect a console cable from User-B to the switch, open Desktop > Terminal and paste this whole file at the Switch> prompt. Every line beginning with "!" is a comment; IOS ignores it.
! ==============================================================

enable
configure terminal

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Part 3: Configure Basic Device Settings.
! --------------------------------------------------------------

!--- Step 1a. Disable DNS lookup.
no ip domain-lookup

!--- Step 1c. Configure the switch hostname.
hostname Central-SW

!--- Step 1d. Configure an appropriate banner.
banner motd #Unauthorized access to this device is prohibited!#

!--- Step 1e. Allow console logins with the password C@nsPassw!
line console 0
 password C@nsPassw!
 login
 exit

!--- Step 2b. VLAN 1 SVI: second host address of LAN 1.
interface vlan 1
 description Switch Subnet A
 ip address 209.165.201.2 255.255.255.224
 no shutdown
 exit

!--- Step 2b. Default gateway so the switch is reachable from other networks.
ip default-gateway 209.165.201.1

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Part 4: Configure Security Settings on Central-RT and Central-SW.
! --------------------------------------------------------------

!--- Step 1a. Encrypted privileged EXEC password.
enable secret NoOneShouldKnow

!--- Step 1b. Encrypt all plaintext passwords.
service password-encryption

!--- Step 2a. Domain name.
ip domain-name netsec.com

!--- Step 2b. Local user netadmin with the secret password Ci$co12345.
username netadmin secret Ci$co12345

!--- Step 2c and 2d. VTY lines: local database login, SSH only.
line vty 0 15
 login local
 transport input ssh
 exit

!--- Step 2e. RSA key with a 1024-bit modulus (one line, no prompt).
crypto key generate rsa general-keys modulus 1024

!--- Step 3a and 3b. Describe and shut down every unused port (F0/5 = router, F0/6 = User-A are in use).
interface range fastethernet 0/1 - 4, fastethernet 0/7 - 24, gigabitethernet 0/1 - 2
 description Unused switch ports
 shutdown
 exit

end

! --------------------------------------------------------------
!--- Save the configuration to NVRAM. (Press Enter when prompted for the destination filename.)
! --------------------------------------------------------------
copy running-config startup-config


! ==============================================================
!--- Verification:
!---   show ip interface brief  -> Vlan1 209.165.201.2 up/up; unused ports administratively down
!---   show interfaces status   -> only Fa0/5 and Fa0/6 connected, the rest disabled
!---   ping 209.165.201.1       -> reaches the router G0/0/1
! ==============================================================

Part 5: Configure the Hosts and Verify Connectivity

On each PC, open the Desktop tab > IP Configuration and enter the following settings:

User-A

User-APC
IP Address209.165.201.30
Subnet Mask255.255.255.224
Default Gateway209.165.201.1
Command Promptipconfig 209.165.201.30 255.255.255.224 209.165.201.1

User-B

User-BPC
IP Address209.165.201.62
Subnet Mask255.255.255.224
Default Gateway209.165.201.33
Command Promptipconfig 209.165.201.62 255.255.255.224 209.165.201.33

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