Exam 10: Basic Network Design

____ involves providing extra cable and equipment to ensure that computers and computer systems continue to function even when one or more network or computer element fails.

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Question 21

Layer 3 and Layer 4 ____ perform the same functions as routers.

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Question 22

In Windows XP and Windows Server, you can get a basic picture of bandwidth utilization through the ____.

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Question 23

What is network capacity management and who performs it?

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Question 24

Match each term with the correct statement below.

used for configuring cells to enable roaming.

network agents

SNMP capable information-gathering switches dispersed on each floor to provide the network management station with continuous information about all parts of the network.

Inter-Access Point Protocol (IAPP)

provides a basic idea of network use in UNIX/Linux systems.

tcpdump utility

Correct Answer:

Verified

used for configuring cells to enable roaming.

SNMP capable information-gathering switches dispersed on each floor to provide the network management station with continuous information about all parts of the network.

provides a basic idea of network use in UNIX/Linux systems.

installed for long runs, such as for long distances between buildings.

does not give off noxious chemicals when exposed to flames.

provides guidelines for how to properly ground all cable plants.

used to tie the horizontal cable on each floor in a building into a logical backbone.

enables you to segment networks and control network traffic.

provides power when there is a general power failure, surge, or brownout.

(Matching)

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Question 25

Cable installations in homes cannot follow structured wiring and networking principles.

(True/False)

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Question 26

What five principals should the vertical wiring on your network follow?

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Question 27

____ communication is the ability to send and receive simultaneously.

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Question 28

The ____ distance between 802.11 devices determines how many access points are necessary and how far apart they can be spaced.

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Question 29

How does LAN design relate to the need for WAN connectivity?

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Question 30

Inside a building, replace old thicknet backbone cable with multimode fiber-optic cable, and replace repeaters with switches or ____.

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Question 31

The number one task when designing a network is to match the network with the needs of users.

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Question 32

____________________ is simply the process of amplifying the carrier signal to simulate a collision.

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Question 33

How can you quickly determine if the physical connection on a computer is working?

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Question 34

A(n)____________________ is a performance assessment of a network under varying loads or circumstances.

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Question 35

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a switch to perform routing functions?

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Question 36

Three trunked 1-Gbps links form an aggregated link with a speed of ____ Gbps.

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Question 37

____ is the saving of frames in memory until they can be sent to their destination.

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Question 38

On a cabled network it is easier to accommodate growth when Category ____ or better cable has been installed.

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Question 39

In terms of maintenance and support, what are several advantages of using relatively new network equipment?

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____ involves providing extra cable and equipment to ensure that computers and computer systems continue to function even when one or more network or computer element fails.

Layer 3 and Layer 4 ____ perform the same functions as routers.

In Windows XP and Windows Server, you can get a basic picture of bandwidth utilization through the ____.

What is network capacity management and who performs it?

Cable installations in homes cannot follow structured wiring and networking principles.

What five principals should the vertical wiring on your network follow?

____ communication is the ability to send and receive simultaneously.

The ____ distance between 802.11 devices determines how many access points are necessary and how far apart they can be spaced.

How does LAN design relate to the need for WAN connectivity?

Inside a building, replace old thicknet backbone cable with multimode fiber-optic cable, and replace repeaters with switches or ____.

The number one task when designing a network is to match the network with the needs of users.

____________________ is simply the process of amplifying the carrier signal to simulate a collision.

How can you quickly determine if the physical connection on a computer is working?

A(n)____________________ is a performance assessment of a network under varying loads or circumstances.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a switch to perform routing functions?

Three trunked 1-Gbps links form an aggregated link with a speed of ____ Gbps.

____ is the saving of frames in memory until they can be sent to their destination.

On a cabled network it is easier to accommodate growth when Category ____ or better cable has been installed.

In terms of maintenance and support, what are several advantages of using relatively new network equipment?

Networking: an Overview

How Lan and Wan Communications Work

Using Network Communication Protocols

Connecting Through a Cabled Network

Devices for Connecting Networks

Connecting Through a Wireless Network

Sharing Resources on a Network

Using a Server

Understanding Wan Connection Choices

Securing Your Network

Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Network

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