Multiple choice cisco-ccna

NVRAM is best described as:

  1. The source of commonly used configuration commands

  2. The primary source of the Cisco IOS

  3. A location to run the active configuration from

  4. A location to run the power on diagnostics from

  5. A location to store a backup copy of the router configuration file
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) is used in Cisco routers to store the startup-configuration file. Unlike system RAM, NVRAM retains its contents when the router is powered off or rebooted, ensuring the configuration persists.

AI explanation

To answer this question, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) The source of commonly used configuration commands - This option is incorrect. NVRAM, or Non-Volatile Random Access Memory, is not directly related to the source of commonly used configuration commands.

Option B) The primary source of the Cisco IOS - This option is incorrect. NVRAM is not the primary source of the Cisco IOS. The Cisco IOS is typically stored in the router's flash memory.

Option C) A location to run the active configuration from - This option is incorrect. NVRAM is not used to run the active configuration. The active configuration is stored in the router's RAM.

Option D) A location to run the power on diagnostics from - This option is incorrect. NVRAM is not used to run power on diagnostics. Power on diagnostics are typically run from the router's ROM.

Option E) A location to store a backup copy of the router configuration file - This option is correct. NVRAM is a type of memory in a router that retains its data even when the power is turned off. It is commonly used to store a backup copy of the router's configuration file.

Therefore, the correct answer is E) A location to store a backup copy of the router configuration file.

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