Deck 10: Basic Network Design

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

A)simplex
B)challenge
C)half-duplex
D)full-duplex

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

A)20
B)40
C)60
D)90

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

A)multimode fiber-optic
B)single-mode fiber-optic
C)Category 4
D)Category 5e

Question 5

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

A)Task Manager
B)Security Center
C)Event Viewer
D)Power Options

Question 6

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

A)Sequencing
B)Buffering
C)Stacking
D)Paging

Question 7

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.

A)25
B)50
C)100
D)150

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

A)hubs
B)bridges
C)routers
D)MAUs

Question 10

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

A)10
B)15
C)20
D)25

Question 11

____ 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.

A)Connectivity
B)Redundancy
C)Throughput
D)High-speed

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5e

Question 14

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

A)virtual
B)logical
C)practical
D)working

Question 15

____ switches are used at the main points in a structured network to centralize cable media, bridge modules, router modules, and switch modules.

A)Chassis
B)Relay
C)Binary
D)Dispatch

Question 16

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

Question 17

____ communication is the ability to send and receive simultaneously.

A)Simplex
B)Remote
C)Half-duplex
D)Full-duplex

Question 18

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

A)horizontal
B)vertical
C)riser
D)wide-area

Question 19

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

Question 20

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.

A)virtual
B)conditioned
C)dedicated
D)network

Question 21

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

A)30
B)60
C)90
D)120

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

In the context of one or more offices within an organization, wireless networks typically use the ____ topology with communications directed by one or more access points.

A)token ring
B)ESS
C)IBSS
D)star-bus

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

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

A)Bridges
B)Hubs
C)Router
D)Switches

Question 29

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.

Question 30

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

A)bridges
B)switches
C)hubs
D)MAUs

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

A)cutoff
B)conversion
C)end-of-life (EOL)
D)termination

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 39

What is network capacity management and who performs it?

Question 40

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

Question 42

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