AssessmentOneRecap

Why would a network system administrator implement a dedicated network infrastructure for (SAN) traffic?

• To simplify network configuration
• To ensure SAN performance is not impacted by other network traffic
• To reduce costs
• To allow client PCs to access the SAN

Which of the following protocols allow servers to access storage devices over IP networks by using TCP/IP to encapsulate commands and data, run on existing Ethernet infrastructure.

• iSCSI
• Fibre Channel
• HTTP
• FTP

Which of the following is not an intermediary networking device?

• Router
• VoIP
• Switch
• Access Point

Which of the following would describe a dedicated server?

• Server that provides multiple types of resources requested by a client
• Server that is solely for the use of web applications
• Server that is used for files and mail
• Server that requests resources from a client

What type of network is a client server network that requires a single server to provide resources?

• Decentralized network
• Centralized network
• Hybrid network
• Dynamic network

What does the logical topology of a network describe?

• The physical placement of nodes
• How data flows through the network
• The type of appliances used
• The distance between nodes

What does quality of service (QoS) functionality in a network do?

• It improves security
• It optimizes the network for time-sensitive applications
• It increases the bandwidth of all links
• It reduces the number of nodes in the network

What are the purposes of the OSI model? (Multiple Answers)

• To define hardware specifications
• To ensure compatibility between network devices
• Troubleshooting the network
• To create standardized network protocols

What is the role of the Data Link layer in network communication?

• Transmitting electrical signals
• Moving data between nodes on different networks
• Transferring data between nodes on the same segment
• Establishing a connection between hosts

What does the Presentation layer (Layer 6) handle?

• Data routing
• Data formatting, encryption, and compression
• Session establishment
• Error detection