Evaluating IT Infrastructure Components

Which of the following BEST describes the goal of evaluating IT infrastructure components?

• To improve software compatibility only

• To increase marketing reach

• To ensure reliability, security, and scalability of systems

• To minimize employee involvement

What aspect of servers is LEAST relevant in an infrastructure evaluation?

• Capacity

• Redundancy

• Clock speed alone

• Performance

Which device is primarily responsible for managing traffic between different network segments?

• SSD

• Firewall

• Switch

• Backup tape drive

What is a primary benefit of fault-tolerant storage arrays?

• Higher marketing value

• Lower power consumption

• Continuity of data access in case of hardware failure

• Increased physical security

What is the purpose of middleware in IT infrastructure?

• Encrypt data between client and server

• Act as an operating system replacement

• Allow different applications to interact and integrate

• Manage hardware drivers

In evaluating network security, which component is NOT typically included?

• VPNs

• Firewalls

• Barcode readers

• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Which of the following is the MOST critical when assessing bandwidth?

• Monthly subscription cost

• Number of cables

• Data transfer capability under peak loads

• Brand of router used

What is a potential drawback of public cloud services?

• Poor compatibility with Linux OS

• High control and customization

• Reduced control over data and infrastructure

• Excessive physical storage usage

Which cloud model is typically preferred for regulatory compliance and high-level security control?

• Public Cloud

• Hybrid Cloud

• Community Cloud

• Private Cloud

Scalability in IT infrastructure refers to:

• Number of users supported at present

• Ease of adding storage without user impact

• Ability to meet future and changing demands

• Ability to use the cheapest hardware