WorksheetsTelecoms
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which type of diagram shows logical connections between devices, such as routing and subnets?
a)
Physical Diagram
b)
Logical Diagram
c)
Wireless AP Placement Diagram
d)
Server Connectivity Diagram
2.
In a network design diagram, what does a dashed line typically represent?
a)
Physical cabling
b)
Wireless connection
c)
Logical connection
d)
Power supply
3.
What is the subnet mask for a network with 256 IP addresses?
a)
255.255.255.0
b)
255.255.254.0
c)
255.255.252.0
d)
255.255.255.128
4.
Which of the following is a valid private IP address?
a)
192.168.1.1
b)
172.32.0.1
c)
10.0.-1.-1
d)
8.8.8.8
5.
How many usable host IPs are available in a /29 subnet?
a)
2
b)
6
c)
14
d)
62
6.
At which OSI layer does a switch operate?
a)
Layer 1 (Physical)
b)
Layer 2 (Data Link)
c)
Layer 3 (Network)
d)
Layer 4 (Transport)
7.
Which layer is responsible for end-to-end communication and error checking?
a)
Transport Layer (Layer 4)
b)
Network Layer (Layer 3)
c)
Data Link Layer (Layer 2)
d)
Application Layer (Layer 7)
8.
What protocol operates at the Application layer of the OSI model?
a)
TCP/IP
b)
HTTP/HTTPS
c)
Ethernet II
d)
ICMP
9.
What is the primary function of a VLAN?
a)
Increase collision domains
b)
Logically group devices for better traffic segmentation
c)
Extend wireless coverage
d)
Reduce physical cabling requirements
10.
Which layer is responsible for end-to-end communication and error checking?
a)
Transport Layer (Layer 4)
b)
Network Layer (Layer 3)
c)
Data Link Layer (Layer 2)
d)
Application Layer (Layer 7)
11.
What protocol operates at the Application layer of the OSI model?
a)
TCP/IP
b)
HTTP/HTTPS
c)
Ethernet II
d)
ICMP
12.
What is the primary function of a VLAN?
a)
Increase collision domains
b)
Logically group devices for better traffic segmentation
c)
Extend wireless coverage
d)
Reduce physical cabling requirements
13.
What does EVPL stand for in networking?
a)
Ethernet Virtual Private Line
b)
Enhanced Virtual Private LAN
c)
Ethernet Virtual Private LAN
d)
Extended VLAN Protocol Layer
14.
How does VPLS differ from EVPL?
a)
VPLS is used for point-to-point connections, while EVPL is used for multipoint connections.
b)
VPLS emulates a LAN over a WAN, while EVPL provides point-to-point Ethernet circuits.
c)
VPLS operates at Layer 2, while EVPL operates at Layer 3.
d)
VPLS is a legacy technology, while EVPL is the latest standard.
15.
Which protocol is commonly used to configure VLANs on switches?
a)
STP
b)
VTP
c)
OSPF
d)
RIP
16.
What is the primary advantage of SD-WAN over traditional WANs?
a)
It uses MPLS exclusively for connectivity.
b)
It provides centralized management and policy control for WAN traffic.
c)
It eliminates the need for physical routers and switches in branch offices.
d)
It operates only on Layer 2 of the OSI model.
17.
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of SD-WAN?
a)
Dynamic path selection based on performance metrics
b)
Centralized orchestration and management
c)
Dependency on proprietary hardware only
d)
Improved application performance and security features
18.
SD-WAN typically supports which types of connections? (Select all that apply)
a)
MPLS
b)
Broadband Internet
c)
LTE/4G/5G connections
d)
Satellite links
19.
What is a cross-connect in a data center?
a)
A direct physical connection between two devices within the same rack
b)
A virtual connection between two VLANs in different data centers
c)
A physical cable linking two different customers or providers within the data center facility
d)
A redundant backup connection in case of failure in primary links
20.
Which type of cabling is most commonly used for cross-connects in data centers?
a)
Coaxial cables
b)
Fiber optic cables
c)
Twisted pair cables
d)
Power cables
21.
What is a "hot cut" in telecom terminology?
a)
A process of installing new circuits without downtime
b)
A manual process of transferring services from one circuit to another with minimal downtime
c)
A method of creating redundant circuits for high availability
d)
A technique for testing circuits under heavy load
22.
What is a key advantage of using parallel circuits over hot cuts?
a)
Faster deployment time
b)
No service interruption during migration
c)
Reduced cost compared to hot cuts
d)
Easier troubleshooting during implementation
23.
In which scenario would a hot cut be preferred over a parallel circuit?
a)
When cost is a major concern and downtime is acceptable
b)
When migrating critical services that cannot tolerate downtime
c)
When deploying new services that require testing before going live
d)
When working with redundant data center connections
24.
What is Cisco Meraki primarily known for?
a)
Cloud-managed networking solutions
b)
Proprietary hardware for data centers only
c)
Advanced WAN optimization tools without cloud integration
d)
Legacy routing and switching technologies
25.
Which of the following features is NOT part of the Cisco Meraki dashboard?
a)
Centralized network management via the cloud
b)
Real-time network monitoring and alerts
c)
Configuration of non-Meraki devices directly in the dashboard
d)
Firmware updates automatically pushed to devices
26.
What type of device is the Cisco Meraki MX series?
a)
Wireless access point (AP)
b)
Security appliance (firewall/router)
c)
Network switch
d)
SD-WAN controller only
27.
Which protocol does Cisco Meraki use to securely manage devices via the cloud?
a)
SNMPv3
b)
HTTPS/TLS
c)
SSH
d)
Telnet
28.
How does Cisco Meraki simplify VLAN management?
4 lines
29.
Which OSI layer handles encryption and decryption of data?
a)
Layer 2 (Data Link)
b)
Layer 4 (Transport)
c)
Layer 6 (Presentation)
d)
Layer 7 (Application)
30.
What is the primary purpose of a MAC address in networking?
a)
To identify devices at the network layer
b)
To provide a unique identifier for devices at the data link layer
c)
To assign IP addresses dynamically to devices
d)
To route packets between different networks
31.
What does SD-WAN use to optimize application performance?
a)
Static routing
b)
Dynamic path selection based on performance metrics
c)
Manual configuration of traffic paths
d)
Proprietary hardware only
32.
What is the function of a VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)?
a)
To create VLANs across multiple switches
b)
To manage and propagate VLAN information within a network
c)
To route traffic between VLANs
d)
To encrypt VLAN traffic
33.
What is an EVPL commonly used for?
a)
Point-to-point Ethernet connectivity
b)
Multipoint-to-multipoint Ethernet connectivity
c)
Wireless LAN extension
d)
Data center interconnections
34.
What type of device is typically used to terminate GPON technology?
a)
Router
b)
Optical Line Terminal (OLT)
c)
Optical Network Terminal (ONT)
d)
Switch
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