WorksheetsMODULE 6 - COGNATE 3
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 45mins
What is Network Architecture primarily concerned with?
Coding software for applications
Designing and structuring communication networks
Configuring databases
Developing mobile systems
Network Architecture defines ______.
User interfaces
Hardware prices
Components, relationships, and operational principles
Power consumption
Architecture focuses on the ______ and ______.
Who & When
Why & What
Where & How
What & When
Design focuses on the ______.
What
Why
How
Where
Architecture defines ______.
Device configurations
Strategy, principles, and high-level requirements
Cable management
User credentials
Network Design focuses on ______.
Long-term goals
Business policies
Implementation details
Marketing strategies
Which of the following is NOT part of architecture?
Strategy
Lifecycle consideration
Device IP addressing
Business scalability
Which describes Modern Network Component Architecture?
The physical layout of routers
Where core functions are implemented across the network
Pricing of network devices
User interface structures
Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of a modern network?
Connectivity & Routing
Security
Data Storage
Management & Automation
What ensures intelligent path selection across networks?
SD-WAN and BGP
DNS and DHCP
HTTP and HTTPS
VPN and FTP
Which pillar includes “Zero Trust Architecture” and “NGFW”?
Security
Performance & Assurance
Connectivity
Automation
“Performance & Assurance” ensures ______.
Low storage usage
Application performance and user experience
Quick device replacement
Power efficiency
Management & Automation aim to reduce ______.
Network uptime
Complexity and human error
Security
Automation tools
Which of the following tools is used for network automation?
Photoshop
Ansible
Excel
Blender
What does “Infrastructure as Code (IaC)” refer to?
Code for marketing
Managing networks using software automation
Manual network configuration
Encryption systems
The LAN/MAN/WAN model is based on ______.
Functional areas
Physical or logical layout
Data speed
Operating systems
The Access/Distribution/Core model emphasizes ______.
Business profit
Hierarchy and scalability
Internet usage
Cloud billing
The “Spine-Leaf” architecture evolved from the ______ model.
Peer-to-Peer
Access/Distribution/Core
Client-Server
LAN/MAN/WAN
Flow-based models define how ______.
Devices are powered
Traffic moves between services and users
Networks are wired
Databases replicate
The Client-Server model is ______.
Decentralized
Based on direct device communication
Centralized, with clients requesting from servers
Only used in IoT systems
The Peer-to-Peer (P2P) model allows ______.
Clients to communicate through a central server
Devices to communicate directly
Firewalls to act as mediators
Cloud storage to manage data
The Hybrid & Cloud-Centric model focuses on ______.
LAN configurations
Multi-cloud and on-premises integration
Standalone systems
Wired-only setups
SASE stands for ______.
Secure Access Service Edge
Simple Access System Extension
Secure Application Server Endpoint
Software Application System Engine
SASE combines ______ and ______.
Networking and security
Storage and memory
Hardware and software
WAN and LAN
Zero Trust Architecture operates under the principle of ______.
Always verify
Always trust
Never encrypt
Limited visibility
The Intranet/Extranet model ensures ______.
Power delivery
Secure access for employees and partners
Hardware management
Internet backups
Edge Computing focuses on ______.
Processing data near its source
Sending all data to the cloud
Replacing routers
Encrypting hardware
Which of the following describes “Dependencies” in network architecture?
Policies depend on identity and device management
All systems are independent
Users depend on cloud services
Devices rely on power
“Trade-offs” in architecture involve balancing ______.
Speed and electricity
Security controls and user experience
Cost and cloud storage
Devices and data flow
Legacy systems can constrain ______.
Automation and cloud-native adoption
Internet speed
Power flow
Network topology
1st statement: Network Architecture is the structural planning of a communication network. 2nd statement: It only focuses on hardware configuration.
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1st statement: Network Architecture defines components, relationships, and governing principles. 2nd statement: Its goal is to meet both business and technical requirements.
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1st statement: Architecture focuses on “Why” and “What.” 2nd statement: Design focuses on “How.”
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1st statement: Network design defines high-level strategies and business goals. 2nd statement: Network architecture creates specific device configurations.
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1st statement: Architecture considers scalability, security, and lifecycle. 2nd statement: Design mainly handles long-term policy creation.
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1st statement: Modern Network Component Architecture shows where functions are implemented. 2nd statement: It focuses only on hardware maintenance.
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1st statement: The four pillars of a modern network include connectivity, security, performance, and management. 2nd statement: Network storage is also a major pillar.
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1st statement: SD-WAN and BGP are part of Connectivity & Routing. 2nd statement: They improve path selection across networks.
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1st statement: Zero Trust Architecture is part of the Security pillar. 2nd statement: It assumes trust by default.
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1st statement: Performance & Assurance ensures excellent user experience. 2nd statement: It ignores network monitoring.
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1st statement: Management & Automation increases human error in configuration. 2nd statement: It uses automation tools like Ansible and Python.
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1st statement: Network Controllers like Cisco DNAC enable centralized control. 2nd statement: They simplify network automation.
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1st statement: Topological models are based on network layout. 2nd statement: They include LAN/MAN/WAN and Core models.
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1st statement: The LAN/MAN/WAN model focuses on geographical scope. 2nd statement: It is no longer relevant today.
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1st statement: The Access/Distribution/Core model focuses on scalability. 2nd statement: The “Spine-Leaf” model is its modern version.
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1st statement: Flow-based models show how data moves between users and services. 2nd statement: The Client-Server model is an example.
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1st statement: In the Client-Server model, devices communicate directly. 2nd statement: In Peer-to-Peer, devices communicate without a central server.
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1st statement: Blockchain applications often use the Peer-to-Peer model. 2nd statement: It depends entirely on centralized servers.
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1st statement: The Hybrid & Cloud-Centric model integrates multi-cloud and on-premises flows. 2nd statement: It represents the dominant modern network model.
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1st statement: SASE stands for Secure Access Service Edge. 2nd statement: It merges networking and security services.
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1st statement: Zero Trust Architecture assumes that all users are trusted by default. 2nd statement: It operates on “never trust, always verify.”
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1st statement: Intranet/Extranet models allow secure access for employees and partners. 2nd statement: They are often implemented via ZTNA.
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1st statement: Edge Computing reduces latency by processing data near its source. 2nd statement: It increases network delays.
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1st statement: Dependencies in modern architecture include identity management for Zero Trust. 2nd statement: Trade-offs balance security and user experience.
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1st statement: SASE and ZTNA help manage trade-offs between usability and security. 2nd statement: Constraints often come from outdated legacy systems.
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1st statement: Legacy systems promote automation and cloud-native principles. 2nd statement: They can also limit modernization.
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1st statement: Developing a modern network architecture requires cloud strategy input. 2nd statement: User experience goals are not part of the process.
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1st statement: Modern network architecture integrates security, automation, and identity management. 2nd statement: These elements function independently without interaction.
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1st statement: The modern architecture diagram includes Security Policies, SASE, ZTNA, and Cloud & Automation. 2nd statement: It excludes Legacy Systems.
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1st statement: The ultimate goal of network architecture is efficient, secure, and scalable communication. 2nd statement: It is unrelated to user experience.
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Network Architecture serves as a blueprint that defines the components, their relationships, and principles governing their operation to meet business and technical requirements.
Network Design
Network Topology
Network Architecture
Network Protocol
Strategic design and structural planning of a communication network
Network Design
Network Topology
Network Architecture
Network Protocol
Network Architecture focuses on which aspects?
The "How" of implementation
The "Why" and "What" of the network
The physical layout of devices
The number of network users
A network team is setting long-term goals related to scalability and security posture rather than configuring devices.
Network Design
Network Architecture
Network Monitoring
Network Maintenance
A network team is setting long-term goals related to scalability and security posture rather than configuring devices.
Network Design
Network Architecture
Network Monitoring
Network Maintenance
Which part of network planning focuses on defining strategy, guiding principles, and high-level requirements?
Network Monitoring
Network Design
Network Architecture
Network Implementation
When a network plan focuses on business goals, scalability, and security posture, it is mainly addressing the concerns of:
Network Monitoring
Network Design
Network Architecture
Network Implementation
Which phase deals with device configurations, protocols, and topologies to put the plan into action?
Network Monitoring
Network Design
Network Architecture
Network Implementation
If a network plan focuses on solving immediate technical challenges instead of long-term strategies, this is a feature of:
Network Monitoring
Network Design
Network Architecture
Network Implementation
In network security, what does ZTA stand for?
Zero Trust Architecture
Zoned Traffic Access
Zero Transfer Authentication
Zone Tracking Application
The term SASE is an acronym for:
Secure Access Service Edge
System Authorization Security Extension
Secure Application Server Endpoint
Smart Access System Edge
Which of the following correctly defines NGFW?
New Generation Firewall
Next-Generation Firewall
Network Gateway Firewall
Network Guard Framework
The acronym ZTNA means:
Zero Trust Network Access
Zero Transfer Node Application
Zone Transmission Network Agent
Zero Threat Network Alignment
Provides seamless, scalable, and intelligent path selection across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid
Connectivity & Routing
Security
Performance & Assurance
Management & Automation
Provides seamless, scalable, and intelligent path selection across on-premises, cloud, and hybridImplements a "Zero Trust" framework where trust is never assumed and access is strictly enforced.
Connectivity & Routing
Security
Performance & Assurance
Management & Automation
Guarantees application performance and provides a superior user experience through proactive monitoring and optimization.
Connectivity & Routing
Security
Performance & Assurance
Management & Automation
Enables centralized visibility, control, and automated operations to reduce complexity and human error.
Connectivity & Routing
Security
Performance & Assurance
Management & Automation
Based on the physical or logical layout of the network.
Topological Models
Flow-Based Models
Functional Models
Defined by how traffic moves between services and users.
Topological Models
Flow-Based Models
Functional Models
Focused on supporting specific business or technical functions.
Topological Models
Flow-Based Models
Functional Models
A network engineer is reviewing how different locations connect — from local offices to regional and wide networks.
Which model would help best in this situation?
Access/Distribution/Core Model
LAN/MAN/WAN Model
Client-Server Model
Hybrid Cloud Model
An organization wants its campus network to be scalable and structured so that different layers handle access, routing, and core operations separately.
Which model would fit this setup?
Access/Distribution/Core Model
LAN/MAN/WAN Model
Client-Server Model
Hybrid Cloud Model
The foundational model where clients request resources from centralized servers. Modernized with cloud-native applications and microservices.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Model
Client-Server Model
Hybrid & Cloud-Centric Models
Edge Computing Model
A decentralized model where devices communicate directly. Modern uses include blockchain and some IoT mesh networks.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Model
Client-Server Model
Hybrid & Cloud-Centric Models
Edge Computing Model
The dominant modern model, focusing on flows between users, on-premises data centers, and multiple public clouds (multi-cloud).
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Model
Client-Server Model
Hybrid & Cloud-Centric Models
Edge Computing Model
The most critical modern functional model. It converges networking and security into a single, cloud-delivered service.
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Intranet/Extranet Model
Edge Computing Model
A security-centric model that operates on the principle of "never trust, always verify."
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Intranet/Extranet Model
Edge Computing Model
Evolved to focus on secure application access for employees and partners, often implemented via ZTNA.
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Intranet/Extranet Model
Edge Computing Model
Focuses on processing data closer to its source to reduce latency and bandwidth use.
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Intranet/Extranet Model
Edge Computing Model
