CCST Study Guide 2026
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📋 CCST Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CCST Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample CCST Questions & Answers
1. Which protocol is used to automatically assign IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS server addresses to network hosts?
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically provides IP configuration parameters to network clients, eliminating the need for manual configuration.
2. Which command on a Cisco router shows the current routing table including all known routes?
The 'show ip route' command displays the router's routing table, listing all known networks with their associated routing protocol, administrative distance, metric, and next-hop information.
3. Which Cisco IOS command displays the MAC address table on a Catalyst switch?
The 'show mac address-table' command on a Cisco Catalyst switch displays all learned MAC addresses and their associated port and VLAN information.
4. What is the purpose of a default gateway in network configuration?
A default gateway is the IP address of the local router interface that hosts use to forward packets destined for networks outside their own subnet.
5. What is the purpose of a wireless channel in an 802.11 network?
Wireless channels divide the available frequency spectrum into smaller segments, allowing multiple nearby networks to operate simultaneously with reduced interference.
6. What is the PRIMARY purpose of obtaining CCST certification in Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking?
Certification demonstrates verified competency and adherence to professional standards.