VLAN Configuration and Inter-VLAN Routing Competency-Based Questions

1. Describe a situation where you had to configure VLANs on a switch. What steps did you take to ensure proper segmentation and minimal impact on the network?

2. Can you explain how you troubleshoot an inter-VLAN routing issue? Provide a specific example of a problem you encountered and how you resolved it.

3. Tell me about a time when you had to communicate complex networking concepts, like VLANs and routing protocols, to a non-technical audience. How did you ensure they understood?

4. Describe a project where you led the implementation of VLANs and inter-VLAN routing in a multi-site environment. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

5. Give an example of how you worked collaboratively with other IT teams to configure VLANs and ensure interoperability between different network devices. What was your role in that collaboration?

6. How do you prioritize network security when configuring VLANs and inter-VLAN routing? Can you provide an example of a security feature you implemented in a past configuration?

7. Discuss a scenario where you had to revise VLAN configurations due to network performance issues. What metrics did you analyze, and what changes did you make?

8. Describe your approach to documenting VLAN configurations and inter-VLAN routing setups. How do you ensure that your documentation is clear and useful for future reference?

9. Tell me about a time you had to educate a team member about the importance of VLAN tagging. What method did you use to convey this knowledge effectively?

10. Explain a complex networking problem you solved involving multiple VLANs and inter-VLAN routing. How did your leadership contribute to the success of that solution?