Exam 10: Basic Network Design

____________________ involves running duplicate links in an aggregate that is treated as one link that has the total speed of each link added together.

A(n)_________________________ is a customized integrated circuit on a chip, containing logic for a specific application, such as fast routing logic.

Ensure that the tension when pulling twisted-pair cable does not exceed ____ pounds of force.

What are four types of benchmarks that you should consider collecting?

____ permit you to establish separate collision domains while ensuring faster flow of network traffic.

In the context of this book, ____________________ wiring refers to installing cable that fans out in a horizontal star fashion from one or more centralized switches or routers.

According to realistic assessments, the longest reach of 802.11b and 802.11g communications is under ____ meters.

A ____ power source is a device, sometimes combined into a UPS device, that smoothes out small and large fluctuations in the power delivered by the power company, providing a known range of power.

When designing a home network, what guidelines should you follow for locating the desktop computer?

Vendors often establish a(n)____ point for equipment, beyond which they cease to provide hardware upgrades or software enhancements.

When a switch is communicating in ____ mode, it uses jamming to signal that it or one of its nodes is being overrun.

When installing a cable plant, use ____ cable between floors.

Typically, ____ wiring encompasses a single floor in a building, fanning out to various rooms and office areas.

In a wireless network design with two or more access points, cells are configured to enable roaming through using the same roaming protocol.

Fiber-optic cable has the disadvantage of being affected by EFI and RFI.

When installing cable, it is always advisable to install 20 percent to ____ percent extra cable to make it easier and cheaper to connect future workstations.

Determine the farthest reach of all of the computers in the home so that no cable segment is over ____ meters.

When planning to replace cable, what six factors should you take into account?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of locating hosts and servers throughout the network?

In all cases, create a network design plan to replace older cable on a legacy network.