Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Practice Test

What command sequence is used to add the host 10.2.1.0 to the CISCO object group?

1. Object-group network CISCO Group-object 10.2.1.0

2. Object network CISCO Network-object object 10.2.1.0

3. Object network CISCO Group-object 10.2.1.0

4. Object-group network CISCO Network-object host 10.2.1.0

The correct answer is: Object-group network CISCO Network-object host 10.2.1.0

To add the host 10.2.1.0 to the CISCO object group, the command sequence involves precisely specifying the type of object being created and its attributes. Using "object-group network CISCO" indicates that you are working within a group of network objects, which is essential for defining several IP addresses or networks under a common name for easier reference. In this context, "Network-object" specifies that you are about to define a particular network object, and “host” indicates you are adding a specific host to this group. The inclusion of "host 10.2.1.0" clearly identifies the specific IP address being added to the network object. This command structure correctly follows Cisco's syntax for configuring object groups, making it the proper choice for accomplishing the task described in the question. The distinction in keywords—'object-group' versus 'object network'—plays a critical role, as it signifies whether you are defining a general network object or trying to create an inclusive group of several objects. Other options include variations of these terms that either do not conform to the required syntax or misunderstand the object types, leading them away from successfully adding the specified host to the group. Understanding the specific roles of these keywords is crucial for correctly