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200-301 · Question #1145

Refer to the exhibit A new VLAN and switch are added to the network. A remote engineer configures OldSwitch and must ensure that the configuration meets these requirements: - accommodates current conf

The correct answer is D. no switchport trunk encapsulation isl. To support IEEE standard virtual LANs (802.1Q) and ensure compatibility, proprietary ISL encapsulation should be explicitly disabled on a trunk link.

Submitted by kevin_r· Mar 5, 2026Network Access

Question

Refer to the exhibit A new VLAN and switch are added to the network. A remote engineer configures OldSwitch and must ensure that the configuration meets these requirements:

  • accommodates current configured VLANs
  • expands the range to include VLAN 20
  • allows for IEEE standard support for virtual LANs

Which configuration on the NewSwitch side of the link meets these requirements?

Exhibits

200-301 question #1145 exhibit 1
200-301 question #1145 exhibit 2

Options

  • Aswitch port mode dynamic
  • Bno switchport mode trunk
  • Cswitchport nonegotiate
  • Dno switchport trunk encapsulation isl

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    9% (3)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    82% (27)

Why each option

To support IEEE standard virtual LANs (802.1Q) and ensure compatibility, proprietary ISL encapsulation should be explicitly disabled on a trunk link.

Aswitch port mode dynamic

The `switchport mode dynamic` command uses DTP to negotiate trunking, but it does not guarantee 802.1Q encapsulation or prevent the negotiation of ISL if both sides support it.

Bno switchport mode trunk

The `no switchport mode trunk` command would disable trunking altogether, preventing the accommodation of multiple VLANs, including VLAN 20.

Cswitchport nonegotiate

The `switchport nonegotiate` command disables DTP, but it doesn't explicitly enforce 802.1Q encapsulation; it requires `switchport trunk encapsulation dot1q` to be manually set in conjunction if ISL is a possibility.

Dno switchport trunk encapsulation islCorrect

The command `no switchport trunk encapsulation isl` explicitly disables Cisco's proprietary ISL trunking encapsulation, forcing the interface to use the IEEE 802.1Q standard for VLAN tagging, which meets the requirement for IEEE standard support.

Concept tested: IEEE 802.1Q trunk encapsulation

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12-2_55_se/configuration/guide/scg/swtrunks.html

Topics

#VLAN trunking#802.1Q encapsulation#ISL encapsulation#Switchport configuration

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