Question 1

Gateways connect two or more networks that use the same or different data link and the same or different network protocols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A VLAN network assigns computers to LAN segments by hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A subnetted or hierarchical backbone can also be called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bridged backbone 
B)  Virtual LAN 
C)  Hubbed backbone 
D)  Collapsed backbone 
E)  Routed backbone 
A)  Bridged backbone 
B)  Virtual LAN 
C)  Hubbed backbone 
D)  Collapsed backbone 
E)  Routed backbone

Question 4

With a switched backbone network,the equipment is usually placed in a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  server 
B)  NIC 
C)  cabinet 
D)  basement 
E)  rack 
A)  server 
B)  NIC 
C)  cabinet 
D)  basement 
E)  rack

Question 5

VLANs provide faster performance compared to switched,collapsed or routed backbone architectures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Using ______ capabilities,network managers can connect VOIP phones directly into a VLAN switch and configure the switch to reserve sufficient network capacity so that they will always be able to send and receive voice messages.

Accepted Answer

A) backbone 
B)  switched 
C)  routed 
D)  QoS 
E)  access 
A) backbone 
B)  switched 
C)  routed 
D)  QoS 
E)  access

Question 7

Which of the following would not be part of an "ideal" backbone design for the future?

Accepted Answer

A)  access layer composed of 10/100 layer 2 Ethernet switche 
B)  distribution layer composed of layer 3 Ethernet switches of 100 (or 1000) Base-T 
C)  redundant switches 
D)  core layer composed of layer 3 Ethernet switches running 10 (or 40) GbE over fiber 
E)  coax cabling throughout LANs and BN 
A)  access layer composed of 10/100 layer 2 Ethernet switche 
B)  distribution layer composed of layer 3 Ethernet switches of 100 (or 1000) Base-T 
C)  redundant switches 
D)  core layer composed of layer 3 Ethernet switches running 10 (or 40) GbE over fiber 
E)  coax cabling throughout LANs and BN

Question 8

Associated with a switched backbone,MDF is an acronym for:

Accepted Answer

A)  multi-station device foundation 
B)  main distribution facility 
C)  manual data frequency 
D)  multiplexer downstream flow 
E)  maximum data facility 
A)  multi-station device foundation 
B)  main distribution facility 
C)  manual data frequency 
D)  multiplexer downstream flow 
E)  maximum data facility

Question 9

A(n)_____connects all networks within a company,regardless of whether it crosses state,national,or international boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A)  LAN 
B)  MAN 
C)  enterprise network 
D)  campus network 
E)  core network 
A)  LAN 
B)  MAN 
C)  enterprise network 
D)  campus network 
E)  core network

Question 10

Routers can only connect the same type of cable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Routers use network layer address to forward packets between network segments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe how a VLAN works.

Accepted Answer

A VLAN, or Virtual Local Area Network, w

Question 13

Routers connect two or more network segments that use the same or different data link protocols,but the same network protocol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are six actions that you might undertake as a network manager to improve backbone performance?

Accepted Answer

1. Conduct a thorough network assessment

Question 15

Switches:

Accepted Answer

A)  learn addresses by reading the source and destination addresses 
B)  operate at the physical layer only 
C)  connect two ore more network segments that use different data link protocols 
D)  connect two or more network segments that use different network protocols 
E)  have become more popular than layer 2 switches 
A)  learn addresses by reading the source and destination addresses 
B)  operate at the physical layer only 
C)  connect two ore more network segments that use different data link protocols 
D)  connect two or more network segments that use different network protocols 
E)  have become more popular than layer 2 switches

Question 16

Backbone networks typically use lower speed circuits to interconnect a series of LANs and provide connections to other backbone networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are some business trends we are seeing in backbone networks?

Accepted Answer

As of my last update in early 2023, seve

Question 18

A hardware device that operates at the application layer is a router.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Gateways:

Accepted Answer

A)  process all messages, even if the messages are not explicitly addressed to them 
B)  can translate one network protocol into another 
C)  are less complex than bridges 
D)  are most often used as the interface between two or more networks that have similar data link and network layer protocols 
E)  cannot perform a routing function 
A)  process all messages, even if the messages are not explicitly addressed to them 
B)  can translate one network protocol into another 
C)  are less complex than bridges 
D)  are most often used as the interface between two or more networks that have similar data link and network layer protocols 
E)  cannot perform a routing function

Question 20

A VLAN requires the computer manager to reconfigure the physical cables to the switch if a computer is moved from one port to another port on a switch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Gateways connect two or more networks that use the same or different data link and the same or different network protocols.

A VLAN network assigns computers to LAN segments by hardware.

A subnetted or hierarchical backbone can also be called:

With a switched backbone network,the equipment is usually placed in a ______.

VLANs provide faster performance compared to switched,collapsed or routed backbone architectures.

Using ______ capabilities,network managers can connect VOIP phones directly into a VLAN switch and configure the switch to reserve sufficient network capacity so that they will always be able to send and receive voice messages.

Which of the following would not be part of an "ideal" backbone design for the future?

Associated with a switched backbone,MDF is an acronym for:

A(n)_____connects all networks within a company,regardless of whether it crosses state,national,or international boundaries.

Routers can only connect the same type of cable.

Routers use network layer address to forward packets between network segments.

Describe how a VLAN works.

Routers connect two or more network segments that use the same or different data link protocols,but the same network protocol.

What are six actions that you might undertake as a network manager to improve backbone performance?

Switches:

Backbone networks typically use lower speed circuits to interconnect a series of LANs and provide connections to other backbone networks.

What are some business trends we are seeing in backbone networks?

A hardware device that operates at the application layer is a router.

Gateways:

A VLAN requires the computer manager to reconfigure the physical cables to the switch if a computer is moved from one port to another port on a switch.

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Exam 7: Backbone Networks

Gateways connect two or more networks that use the same or different data link and the same or different network protocols.

A VLAN network assigns computers to LAN segments by hardware.

A subnetted or hierarchical backbone can also be called:

With a switched backbone network,the equipment is usually placed in a ______.

VLANs provide faster performance compared to switched,collapsed or routed backbone architectures.

Using ______ capabilities,network managers can connect VOIP phones directly into a VLAN switch and configure the switch to reserve sufficient network capacity so that they will always be able to send and receive voice messages.

Which of the following would not be part of an "ideal" backbone design for the future?

Associated with a switched backbone,MDF is an acronym for:

A(n)_____connects all networks within a company,regardless of whether it crosses state,national,or international boundaries.

Routers can only connect the same type of cable.

Routers use network layer address to forward packets between network segments.

Describe how a VLAN works.

Routers connect two or more network segments that use the same or different data link protocols,but the same network protocol.

What are six actions that you might undertake as a network manager to improve backbone performance?

Switches:

Backbone networks typically use lower speed circuits to interconnect a series of LANs and provide connections to other backbone networks.

What are some business trends we are seeing in backbone networks?

A hardware device that operates at the application layer is a router.

Gateways:

A VLAN requires the computer manager to reconfigure the physical cables to the switch if a computer is moved from one port to another port on a switch.

Introduction to Data Communications

Application Layer

Physical Layer

Data Link Layer

Network and Transport Layers

Wired and Wireless LANs

Wide Area Networks

The Internet

Network Security

Network Design

Network Management

Filters