Chapter 1 - intro

Question 1

You need a network that provides centralized authentication for your users. Which of the following logical topologies should you use?

Answer 1

Client-server

Question 2

You need a topology that is scalable to use in your network. Which of the following will you install?

Answer 2

Star

Question 3

Which of the following physical typologies has the connections and is the least popular for LANs?

Answer 3

Mesh

Question 4

In a physical star topology, what happens when a workstation loses it’s physical connection to another device?

Answer 4

Only that workstation loses its ability to communicate.

Question 5

Which type of WAN technology uses labels, which cables enables priority of voice through the network?

Answer 5

MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching)

Question 6

What is a logical grouping of network users and resources called?

Answer 6

LAN

Question 7

Which of the following is a concern when using peer-to-peer network?

Answer 7

The security associated with such a network

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of when a point-to-multipoint network is called for?

Answer 8

When a centralized office needs to communicate with many branch offices

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a LAN?

Answer 9

A computer connected to another computer so they can share resources

Question 10

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the star topology?

Answer 10

When the centralized concentrating device experiences a complete failure, all attached devices lose connectivity to the rest of the network.

Question 11

What is the difference between LANs and a WANs?

Answer 11

WANs require a router
WANs cover larger geographical areas
WANs can utilize either private or public data transport

Question 12

Which of the following provides the most physical layout flexibility in a very large, geographically dispersed enterprise network?

Answer 12

MPLS cloud network

Question 13

In what type of network are all computers considered equal and do not share any central authority?

Answer 13

Peer to Peer

Question 14

What advantage does the client-server srchitecture have over peer-to-peer?

Answer 14

Easier maintenance
Greater organization
Tighter security

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a hybrid network?

Answer 15

Ethernet switch

Question 16

You have a network with multiple LANs and want to keep them separate but still connect them together so they can all get to the internet. Which of the following is the best solution?

Answer 16

Install a router

Question 17

Which type of topology has the greatest number of physical connections?

Answer 17

Mesh

Question 18

What type of topology gives you a direct connection between two routers so that there is one communication path?

Answer 18

point to point

Question 19

Which network topology i a combination of two or more types of physical or two or more types of logical typologies?

Answer 19

Hybrid

Question 20

When designing a network and deciding which type of network topology to use, which item(s) should be considered?

Answer 20

cost
ease of installation
ease of maintenance
fault tolerance requirements