Chapter 11 - Switching and Virtual Lans

Question 1

is a technique for delivering DC power to devices over copper Ethernet cabling, eliminating the need for separate power supplies and outlets

Answer 1

Power over Ethernet (POE)

Question 2

is a tactic used in data and telecommunication to create efficiencies

Answer 2

TRUNKING

Question 3

A network switch or router can utilize this to send copies of network packets viewed on one set of specified ports (source ports) to other sets of specified ports (destination ports)

Answer 3

PORT MIRRORING

Question 4

ensures that only authorized devices can connect to the network, preventing unauthorized access and potential security breaches

Answer 4

Port authentication

Question 5

is a Layer 2 network protocol used to prevent looping within a network topology.

Answer 5

SPANNING TREES PROTOCOL (SIP)

Question 6

A logical separation of a local area network (LAN) into multiple segments within a single bandwidth.

Answer 6

VLAN