ICND1 Study Guide 2026

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📋 ICND1 Exam Format at a Glance

50
Questions
90 min
Time Limit
83.00%
Passing Score

📚 ICND1 Topics to Study (68)

✍️ Sample ICND1 Questions & Answers

1. Which statement best describes a Switched Virtual Interface (SVI)?
✓ A logical Layer 3 interface associated with a VLAN used for inter-VLAN routing or management

An SVI is a virtual Layer 3 interface on a multilayer switch tied to a VLAN, providing a gateway IP address for hosts in that VLAN.

2. How many IPv4 addresses does a /23 subnet contain in total?
✓ 512

A /23 has 9 host bits, so 2^9 = 512 total addresses (510 usable hosts).

3. What is the valid host range for the subnet 192.168.10.64/26?
✓ 192.168.10.65 – 192.168.10.126

A /26 has 64 addresses; network=.64, broadcast=.127, so valid hosts are .65 through .126.

4. Which professional attribute is most valued in subnetting within the ICND1 field?
✓ Accountability and commitment to standards

Accountability and commitment to professional standards build trust and ensure consistent, high-quality practice.

5. How does the ICND1 body of knowledge relate to daily professional practice?
✓ It provides the foundational framework that guides decision-making and standard practices

The body of knowledge provides the foundational framework of principles, standards, and best practices that professionals use to guide their daily decision-making, ensure consistent quality, and maintain alignment with industry standards.

6. What is the default OSPF hello interval on a broadcast multi-access network?
✓ 10 seconds

The default OSPF Hello interval on broadcast and point-to-point links is 10 seconds.

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