Networks and Disaster Planning

What is a LAN network?

• A LAN network is a network that only connects smartphones.

• A LAN network is a network that connects computers in different countries.

• A LAN network is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited area such as a home, school, or office building.

• A LAN network is a network that operates in outer space.

What is a WAN network?

• A WAN network is a Web Access Network that provides internet access.

• A WAN network is a Wired Area Network that connects devices using cables.

• A WAN network is a Wide Area Network that connects multiple LANs over a large geographical area.

• A WAN network is a Wireless Area Network that connects devices wirelessly.

Explain the difference between LAN and WAN networks.

• LAN networks are wireless, while WAN networks are wired.

• LAN networks are used for personal devices, while WAN networks are used for business.

• LAN networks have slower speeds than WAN networks.

• LAN networks are limited to a small area, while WAN networks cover larger geographical areas.

What is disaster planning for network outage?

• Ignoring the possibility of network failures

• Not having a backup plan for critical systems

• Relying solely on manual processes during outages

• Creating a detailed strategy to ensure business continuity in case of network failures.

List some common causes of network outages.

• weather conditions

• alien interference

• hardware failures, software bugs, human errors, power outages, DDoS attacks, network misconfigurations

• virus infections

How can businesses prepare for network outages?

• Ignore the possibility of network outages

• Avoid investing in backup solutions

• Implement redundancy measures, utilize cloud services, set up failover systems, and regularly test disaster recovery plans.

• Rely solely on a single internet service provider

What is the significance of maintaining a communication strategy during a network disruption?

• Blaming the network team for the disruption

• Having a communication strategy during a network disruption is crucial to provide stakeholders with updates, set expectations, minimize confusion, and uphold trust.

• Sending contradictory messages to stakeholders

• Neglecting the disruption and expecting it to resolve itself

What are some best practices for restoring network services after an outage?

• Implementing a step-by-step recovery plan, testing the restored services thoroughly, and documenting the incident for future reference.

• Rebooting all systems simultaneously

• Ignoring the outage and hoping it resolves itself

• Blaming the IT team for the outage