Cisco Exam Questions

Which two statements are true about a switched virtual interface (SVI)?

Which two statements are true about a switched virtual interface (SVI)? (Choose two.)

A.
An SVI is created by entering the no switchport command in interface configuration mode.

B.
An SVI is normally created for the default VLAN (VLAN1) to permit remote switch administration.

C.
An SVI provides a default gateway for a VLAN.

D.
Multiple SVIs can be associated with a VLAN.

E.
SVI is another name for a routed port.

Explanation:

On a multilayer switch, you can also enable Layer 3 functionality for an entire VLAN on the switch. This allows a network address to be assigned to a logical interface-that of the VLAN itself. This is useful when the switch has many ports assigned to a common VLAN, and routing is needed in and out of that VLAN. The logical Layer 3 interface is known as an SVI. However, when it is configured, it uses the much more intuitive interface name vlan vlan-id, as if the VLAN itself is a physical interface. First, define or identify the VLAN interface, and then assign any Layer 3 functionality to it with the following configuration commands:

Switch(config)# interface vlan vlan-id
Switch(config-if)# ip address ip-address mask [secondary] The VLAN must be defined and active on the switch before the SVI can be used. Make sure the new VLAN interface is also enabled with the no shutdown interface configuration command.