Cisco Exam CCST-Networking Topic 1 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for Cisco's CCST-Networking exam

Question #: 4
Topic #: 1

A support technician examines the front panel of a Cisco switch and sees 4 Ethernet cables connected in the first four ports. Ports 1, 2, and 3 have a green

LED. Port 4 has a blinking green light.

What is the state of the Port 4?

ALink is up with cable malfunctions.

BLink is up and not stable.

CLink is up and active.

DLink is up and there is no activity.

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Suggested Answer: C

On a Cisco switch, a port with a blinking green LED typically indicates that the port is up (active) and is currently transmitting or receiving data. This is a normal state indicating active traffic on the port.

* A. Link is up with cable malfunctions: Usually indicated by an amber or blinking amber light.

* B. Link is up and not stable: Not typically indicated by a green blinking light.

* D. Link is up and there is no activity: Would be indicated by a solid green light without blinking.

Thus, the correct answer is C. Link is up and active.

* Cisco Switch LED Indicators

* Cisco Ethernet Switch LED Patterns

by Cordie at Jun 02, 2024, 05:38 PM

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Freida

6 months ago

If the light was flashing Morse code, I might have gone with option B. But C is the winner here.

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6 months ago

The blinking green light in Port 4 indicates that there is activity on the link, so the correct answer is C) Link is up and active.

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Ivette

5 months ago

So the correct answer is C) Link is up and active.

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Beata

5 months ago

That means the link is up and active.

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Bok

5 months ago

Port 4 has a blinking green light.

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Emmett

6 months ago

I think the answer is C) Link is up and active.

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