Chapter 11 - Advanced Networking Devices

Question 1

A(n) _____ optimizes connections for delay-sensitive applications, such as voice and video over a VPN.

Answer 1

datagram TLS (DTLS) VPN

Question 2

A(n) _____ services client requests and forwards them to the appropriate server.

Answer 2

proxy server

Question 3

A(n) _____ enables direct VPN connections between multiple locations.

Answer 3

dynamic multipoint VPN (DMVPN)

Question 4

A VPN connection where a single computer logs into a remote network and becomes a member of that network is commonly called a(n) _____ connection.

Answer 4

host-to-site

Question 5

_____ allows multiple VLANs to work across multiple switches.

Answer 5

trunking

Question 6

The process of routing between two VLANs is called _____.

Answer 6

interVLAN routing

Question 7

Routers that enable you to set QoS often use _____ to limit the amount of bandwidth used by certain devices or applications.

Answer 7

traffic shaping

Question 8

Creating a(n) _____ helps to reduce broadcast traffic on any one network by separating the one large network into smaller ones, but it requires the use of a special switch.

Answer 8

virtual local area network (VLAN)

Question 9

A(n) _____ is a network created by a secure tunnel from one network to another remote network.

Answer 9

virtual private network (VPN)

Question 10

_____ is a special program running on Microsoft servers that enables remote users to connect to a local Microsoft network.

Answer 10

Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS)

Question 11

Marcy is home sick, but she uses a VPN to connect to her network at work and is able to access files stored on the remote network just as if she were physically in the office. Which protocols make it possible for Marcy to receive an IP address from the DHCP server at work? (Select two.)

A. PPTP

B. IDS

C. L2TP

D. IPS

Answer 11

PPTP & L2TP

Question 12

What is one benefit of a VLAN?

A. It allows remote users to connect to a local network via the Internet.

B. It reduces broadcast traffic on a LAN.

C. It can create a WAN from multiple disjointed LANs.

D. It provides encryption services on networks that have no default encryption protocol.

Answer 12

It reduces broadcast traffic on a LAN.

Question 13

Where do you plug a workstation into a VLAN switch?

A. Access port

B. Proxy port

C. Trunk port

D. VLAN port

Answer 13

Access port

Question 14

Rashan’s company has multiple FTP servers, allowing remote users to download files. What should Rashan implement on his FTP servers so they appear as a single server with a guarantee that no single FTP server is receiving more requests than any other?

A. Load balancing

B. Port authentication

C. Port mirroring

D. Trunking

Answer 14

Load balancing

Question 15

Which of the following describes a VPN?

A. A remote connection using a secure tunnel across the Internet

B. Segmenting a local network into smaller networks without subnetting

C. A network that is protected from viruses

D. A protocol used to encrypt L2TP traffic

Answer 15

A remote connection using a secure tunnel across the Internet

Question 16

To enable computers connected to different switches to be members of the same VLAN, what do the switches have to support?

A. Content switching

B. Port authentication

C. Port mirroring

D. Trunking

Answer 16

Trunking

Question 17

What is true of a multilayer switch?

A. It can work at multiple OSI layers at the same time.

B. It can work with one of several OSI layers at a time, depending on its configuration mode. Working at a different layer requires making a configuration change and resetting the switch.

C. It can communicate with other switches that work at different OSI layers.

D. It has twice the ports of a standard switch because it contains two regular switches, one stacked on top of the other.

Answer 17

It can work at multiple OSI layers at the same time.

Question 18

Which is an advantage of SSL VPNs over Data Link layer or Network layer VPNs?

A. SSL VPNs use specialized client software for secure connections.

B. SSL VPNs function at Layer 1, the Physical layer, and thus run much faster than Layer 2 or Layer 3 VPNs.

C. SSL VPNs offer robust security features and, therefore, do not rely on other protocols or services to handle encryption.

D. SSL VPNs don’t require specialized client software, but use Web browsers.

Answer 18

SSL VPNs use specialized client software for secure connections.

Question 19

What’s the most common method used to configure a VLAN-capable switch?

A. Log into the switch using SSH and use the command-line interface.

B. Plug into the switch with a serial cable and use the command-line interface.

C. Log into the switch via a Web browser and use the GUI.

D. Plug into the switch with a VLAN cable and use the command-line interface.

Answer 19

Log into the switch using SSH and use the command-line interface.

Question 20

What are the benefits of caching on a Web proxy? (Select two.)

A. Response time

B. Virus detection

C. Tracking

D. Authentication

Answer 20

Response time & Virus detection

Question 21

Which are effective methods of implementing load balancing? (Select two.)

A. Content switching

B. DNS round robin

C. Traffic shaping

D. Proxy serving

Answer 21

Content switching & DNS round robin

Question 22

Employees in the sales department complain that the network runs slowly when employees in the art department copy large graphics files across the network. What solution might increase network speed for the sales department?

A. DNS load balancing

B. Content switching

C. Traffic shaping

D. 802.1z

Answer 22

Traffic shaping

Question 23

Which of the following statements best applies to an IDS?

A. An IDS inspects a copy of all traffic in a network and can respond to detected intrusions with actions.

B. An IDS inspects all traffic as it enters a network and can respond to detected intrusions with actions.

C. An IDS inspects a copy of all traffic in a network and reports intrusions to a configured user account.

D. An IDS inspects all traffic as it enters a network and reports intrusions to a configured user account.

Answer 23

An IDS inspects a copy of all traffic in a network and can respond to detected intrusions with actions.