Question 1

The backbone architecture layer that is closest to the users is the

Accepted Answer

A) Access layer 
B) Distribution layer 
C) Core layer 
D) Privacy layer 
E) Switched layer 
A) Access layer 
B) Distribution layer 
C) Core layer 
D) Privacy layer 
E) Switched layer

Question 2

The primary advantage of a routed backbone is that it clearly segments each part of the network connected to the backbone because each segment has its own subnet addresses that can be managed separately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

Which of the following is not a technology layer that is considered when designing backbone networks?

Accepted Answer

A) access layer 
B) distribution layer 
C) decentralized layer 
D) core layer 
E) none of the options 
A) access layer 
B) distribution layer 
C) decentralized layer 
D) core layer 
E) none of the options

Question 5

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 6

A _____________ type of BN is a new type of LAN/BN architecture made possible by intelligent, high speed switches that assign computers to LAN segments via software, rather than by hardware.

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 7

As security becomes more important, most routers now have software that enables the network manager to create an) _______ that specifies what traffic the router should allow through and what traffic the router should block.

Accepted Answer

A) module 
B) access control list 
C) MDF 
D) VLAN ID 
E) VLAN tag 
A) module 
B) access control list 
C) MDF 
D) VLAN ID 
E) VLAN tag

Question 8

_______ are the most secure type of backbone because they enable ACL and other security measures to be applied at the switch level.

Accepted Answer

A) VLANs 
B) Switched backbones 
C) Routed backbones 
D) MDF backbones 
E) Ethernet backbones 
A) VLANs 
B) Switched backbones 
C) Routed backbones 
D) MDF backbones 
E) Ethernet backbones

Question 9

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 10

Which of the following is not true about backbone networks?

Accepted Answer

A) They may also be called enterprise networks if they connect all networks within an organization. 
B) They typically connect many networks, including LANs. 
C) They typically provide connections to other BNs, WANs, MANs, and the Internet. 
D) They may also be called campus networks if they connect many BNs spanning several buildings as a single location. 
E) They tend to use lower speed circuits than LANs. 
A) They may also be called enterprise networks if they connect all networks within an organization. 
B) They typically connect many networks, including LANs. 
C) They typically provide connections to other BNs, WANs, MANs, and the Internet. 
D) They may also be called campus networks if they connect many BNs spanning several buildings as a single location. 
E) They tend to use lower speed circuits than LANs.

Question 11

A key advantage of a chassis switch is its flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The backbone architecture layer that is closest to the users is the

The primary advantage of a routed backbone is that it clearly segments each part of the network connected to the backbone because each segment has its own subnet addresses that can be managed separately.

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

Which of the following is not a technology layer that is considered when designing backbone networks?

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

A _____________ type of BN is a new type of LAN/BN architecture made possible by intelligent, high speed switches that assign computers to LAN segments via software, rather than by hardware.

As security becomes more important, most routers now have software that enables the network manager to create an) _______ that specifies what traffic the router should allow through and what traffic the router should block.

_______ are the most secure type of backbone because they enable ACL and other security measures to be applied at the switch level.

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

Which of the following is not true about backbone networks?

A key advantage of a chassis switch is its flexibility.

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Exam 8: Backbone Networks

The backbone architecture layer that is closest to the users is the

The primary advantage of a routed backbone is that it clearly segments each part of the network connected to the backbone because each segment has its own subnet addresses that can be managed separately.

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

Which of the following is not a technology layer that is considered when designing backbone networks?

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

A _____________ type of BN is a new type of LAN/BN architecture made possible by intelligent, high speed switches that assign computers to LAN segments via software, rather than by hardware.

As security becomes more important, most routers now have software that enables the network manager to create an) _______ that specifies what traffic the router should allow through and what traffic the router should block.

_______ are the most secure type of backbone because they enable ACL and other security measures to be applied at the switch level.

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

Which of the following is not true about backbone networks?

A key advantage of a chassis switch is its flexibility.

Introduction to Data Communications

Application Layer

Physical Layer

Data Link Layer

Network and Transport Layers

Network Design

Wired and Wireless Local Area Networks

Wide Area Networks

The Internet

Network Security

Network Management

Filters