Core Networking Concepts Flashcard

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What does LAN stand for?

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Local Area Network

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What is the primary technology used for connecting devices in a LAN?

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Ethernet

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What is the function of an Ethernet switch?

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To manage and direct network traffic intelligently

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What does a DNS server do?

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Translates domain names into IP addresses

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Which of the following is NOT a protocol mentioned in the text? NFS, HTTP, CIFS, FC

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HTTP

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What type of storage solution is NAS?

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File-level storage

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Which protocol is commonly used for client-to-NAS communication?

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NFS

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What is one benefit of NAS?

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Cost-effective and easy to manage

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What is a drawback of NAS?

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Limited redundancy

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What type of network is SAN?

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A high-speed, dedicated storage network