NET+ Quiz Part 4

As a network administrator, you are called in to troubleshoot a problem on a token ring network. The network uses two MSAUs connected using the ring-in ports on both devices. All network cards are set at the same speed. What is the likely cause of the problem?

• Bad network card

• Faulty cabling

• MSAU configuration

• Network card configuration

Answer explanation

The likely cause of the problem is the MSAU configuration, as issues with the Multi-Station Access Unit settings can disrupt the token ring network.

A mesh network uses a point-to-point connection to every device on the network. What does this configuration create?

• Single point of failure

• High degree of redundancy

• Centralized control

• Minimal wiring requirements

Answer explanation

A mesh network with point-to-point connections creates a high degree of redundancy by allowing multiple paths for data transmission, reducing the risk of a single point of failure.

In a star/hub-and-spoke network, what is the role of the centralized device?

• To connect directly to the internet

• To act as a backup server

• To make a point-to-point connection to each network device

• To provide power to the network devices

Answer explanation

In a star/hub-and-spoke network, the centralized device makes a point-to-point connection to each network device, acting as a central point for communication.

What is a significant shortcoming of a bus network?

• High cost of implementation

• Single point of failure

• Complex configuration

• Requires a centralized device

Answer explanation

A significant shortcoming of a bus network is the single point of failure, where if the main cable fails, the entire network goes down.

In a bus network, what does a single cable act as?

• A power supply

• A backup server

• A backbone to which all networking devices attach

• A firewall

Answer explanation

In a bus network, a single cable acts as a backbone to which all networking devices attach, allowing communication between them.

True or false: The biggest difference between a LAN and a WAN is usually the size of the network.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True, the biggest difference between a LAN and a WAN is usually the size of the network, with LANs being smaller and confined to a single location, while WANs cover larger geographical areas.

What network type is essentially a LAN created to share data among devices associated with you?

• WAN

• PAN

• SAN

• MAN

Answer explanation

The network type that is essentially a LAN created to share data among devices associated with you is PAN (Personal Area Network).

In what networking type is consolidated, block-level data storage made available to networked devices?

• LAN

• WAN

• PAN

• SAN

Answer explanation

In Storage Area Network (SAN), consolidated, block-level data storage is made available to networked devices.

What are the two most common network classifications based on geographic coverage and size?

• LANs and MANs

• LANs and WANs

• PANs and SANs

• MANs and WANs

Answer explanation

LANs and WANs are the two most common network classifications based on geographic coverage and size.

What is the main difference between a peer-to-peer network and a client/server network?

• The number of devices

• The geographic location

• The presence of a dedicated server

• The type of data shared

Answer explanation

The main difference between a peer-to-peer network and a client/server network is the presence of a dedicated server in the client/server network.