Network Design Quiz

What is another name for the Local Area Network (LAN)?

• Access layer

• Core layer

• Distribution layer

• Internet layer

Which network component connects all the buildings on one campus?

• Campus Backbone

• Building Backbone Network

• Enterprise Edge

• Data Center

What is the primary goal of the Building-Block Network Design Process?

• Simplicity

• Complexity

• Cost reduction

• Speed

What does the Needs Analysis step in network design focus on?

• Understanding current and future network needs

• Assessing technology costs

• Connecting to the internet

• Designing the physical layout

What is the purpose of the E Commerce Edge in network architecture?

• Enables electronic data exchange between the organization and external entities

• Connects the campus to the rest of the world

• Contains the organization’s servers

• Distributes network traffic to and from LANs

What is a key challenge in backbone network capacity planning?

• Limited number of users

• High cost of equipment

• Moving traffic from many computers at one time

• Lack of technical expertise

What does a bottleneck in a network determine?

• The speed of data transfer

• The quality of user response times

• The cost of network maintenance

• The number of connected devices

Which of the following is NOT a main cost in network cost assessment?

• Software

• Hardware

• Circuits

• Marketing

What is the purpose of a Request for Proposal (RFP) in network planning?

• To determine network speed

• To specify equipment, software, and services desired

• To assess network security

• To hire network personnel

What is the primary function of a network interface card (NIC) in a wired network?

• To connect the computer to the network cable

• To provide wireless connectivity

• To act as a server

• To manage network traffic