Information Technology Reference
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Another way to learn the internal components of a router is by listing the components' functions. For
each component from the following list, indicate in the table that follows which component performs
the listed function:
A.
RAM
B.
NVRAM
C.
Flash
ROM
D.
Interfaces
E.
Answer
Function
A
Provides temporary memory for the configuration file of the router while the router is
powered on
C
Allows software to be updated without removing and replacing chips on the processor
A
Stores routing tables
D
Maintains instructions for power-on self test (POST) diagnostics
E
Connects the router to the network for frame entry and exit
E
Can be on the motherboard or on a separate module
C
Is a type of electronically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM)
B
Retains content when router is powered down or restarted
D
Stores bootstrap program and basic operating system software
A
Holds ARP cache
A
Loses content when router is powered down or restarted
B
Retains content when router is powered down or restarted
C
Holds the operating system image (IOS)
B
Provides storage for the startup configuration file
C
Can store multiple versions of IOS software
