M7 - (WAN Concepts) Flashcards

1
Q

Which two options describe a WAN?

A

(A WAN provides networking services over large geographical areas.) and (WAN services are provided for a fee.)

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2
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Which topology type describes the virtual connection between source to destination?

A

Logical Topology

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3
Q

Which type of WAN network design is the most fault-tolerant?

A

Fully meshed topology

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4
Q

Which is a type of WAN carrier connection that provides redundancy?

A

Dual-career WAN connection

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5
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Which two statements about the WAN OSI Layer 1 are true? (Choose two.)

It describes how data will be encapsulated into a frame.

It describes the electrical, mechanical, and operational components needed to transmit bits.

It includes protocols such as PPP, HDLC, and Ethernet.

It includes protocols such as SDH, SONET, and DWDM.

A

(It describes the electrical, mechanical, and operational components needed to transmit bits.) and (It includes protocols such as SDH, SONET, and DWDM.)

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6
Q

Which WAN term defines the point where the subscriber connects to the service providers network.

Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)

Data Communications Equipment (DCE)

Demarcation point

Local Loop

Point-of-Presence (POP)

A

Point-of-Presence (POP)

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7
Q

Which two devices operate in a similar manner to the voiceband modem but use higher broadband frequencies and transmission speeds. (Choose two.)

Cable Modem

CSU/DSU

DSL Modem

Optical Converter

Voiceband Modem

A

(Cable Moden) and (DSL Modem)

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8
Q

Which communication method is used in all WAN connections?

Circuit-Switched

Packet-Switched

Parallel

Serial

A

Serial

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9
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Which two WAN connectivity options are circuit-switched technologies? (Choose two.)

ATM

Ethernet WAN

Frame Relay

ISDN

PSTN

A

(ISDN) and (PSTN)

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10
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Which two WAN connectivity options are packet-switched technologies? (Choose two.)

Ethernet WAN

Frame Relay

ISDN

PSTN

A

(Ethernet WAN) and (Frame Relay)

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11
Q

Which service provider fiber-optic technology increases the data-carrying capacity using different wavelengths?

DWDM

SDH

SONET

A

DWDM

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12
Q

Which traditional WAN connectivity option uses T-Carrier or E-Carrier lines?

ATM

Frame Relay

ISDN

Leased lines

PSTN

A

Leased Lines

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13
Q

Which two traditional WAN connectivity options are circuit-switched? (Choose two.)

ATM

Frame Relay

ISDN

Leased Lines

PSTN

A

(ISDN) and (PSTN)

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14
Q

Which two traditional WAN connectivity options are packet-switched? (Choose two.)

ATM

Frame Relay

ISDN

Leased Lines

PSTN

A

(ATM) and (Frame Relay)

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15
Q

Which WAN connectivity option is based on Ethernet LAN Technology?

ATM

Cable

DSL

Metro Ethernet

MPLS

A

Metro Ethernet

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16
Q

Which is a server provider WAN solution that uses labels to direct the flow of packets through the provider network?

ATM

Cable

DSL

Metro Ethernet

MPLS

17
Q

A company is expanding its business to other countries. All branch offices must remain connected to corporate headquarters at all times. Which network technology is required to support this scenario?

LAN

MAN

WAN

WLAN

18
Q

What is the recommended technology to use over a public WAN infrastructure when a branch office is connected to the corporate site?

ATM

ISDN

Municipal Wi-Fi

VPN

19
Q

Which medium do service providers use to transmit data over WAN connections with SONET, SDH, and DWDM?

Fiber optic

Satellite

Wi-Fi

Copper

A

Fiber Optic

20
Q

Which statement describes a characteristics of a WAN?

A WAN operates within the same geographic scope of a LAN, but has serial links.

WAN network are owned by a service providers.

All serial links are considered WAN connections.

A WAN provides end-user network connectivity to the campus backbone.

A

WAN network are owned by a service providers.

21
Q

Which type of network would be used by a company to connect locations across the country?

WAN

LAN

WLAN

SAN

22
Q

A small company with 10 employees uses a single LAN to share information between computers. Which type of connection to the Internet would be appropriate for this company?

A dialup connection that is supplied by their local telephone service provider

Virtual Private Networks that would enable the company to connect easily and securely with employees

Private dedicated lines through their local service provider

A broadband service, such as DSL, through their local service provider

A

A broadband service, such as DSL, through their local service provider

23
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To which two layers of the OSI model do WAN technologies provide services? (Choose two.)

Network layer

Session layer

Physical layer

Transport layer

Data link layer

Presentation layer

A

(Physical Layer) and (Presentation Layer)

24
Q

A customer needs a metropolitan area WAN connection that provides high-speed, dedicated bandwidth between two sites. Which type of WAN connection would best fulfill this need?

Circuit-switched network

Ethernet WAN

MPLS

Packet-switched network

A

Ethernet WAN

25
Q

An intercity bus company wants to offer constant Internet connectivity to the users traveling on the buses. Which two types of WAN infrastructure would meet the requirements? (Choose two.)

Private infrastructure

Public infrastructure

Dedicated

Circuit-switched

Cellular

A

(Public infrastructure) and (Cellular)

26
Q

An enterprise has four branches. The headquarters needs full connectivity to all branches. The branches do not need to be connected directly to each other. Which WAN topology is most suitable?

Bus

Full mesh

Hub and spoke

Mesh

Point-to-point

A

Hub and spoke

27
Q

What is a characteristic of a WAN?

A WAN is typically owned by an enterprise which wants to interconnect its LANs.​

WAN service providers include carriers such as a telephone network or satellite service.

WANs always use physical cables to connect LANs.

A WAN operates inside the geographic scope of a LAN.

A

WAN service providers include carriers such as a telephone network or satellite service.

28
Q

What are two common types of circuit-switched WAN technologies? (Choose two.)

Frame Relay

DSL

PSTN

ATM

ISDN

A

(PSTN) and (ISDN)

29
Q

A new corporation needs a data network that must meet certain requirements. The network must provide a low cost connection to sales people dispersed over a large geographical area. Which two types of WAN infrastructure would meet the requirements? (Choose two.)

Public infrastructure

Private infrastructure

Internet

Dedicated

Satellite

A

(Public infrastructure) and (Internet)