Question 1

The traditional network design approach does not work well for _________ networks.

Accepted Answer

A)  slowly evolving 
B)  rapidly growing 
C)  static 
D)  modestly growing 
E)  not growing 
A)  slowly evolving 
B)  rapidly growing 
C)  static 
D)  modestly growing 
E)  not growing B

Question 2

Describe the tools that can be used in designing a network.

Accepted Answer

Designing a network involves a variety of tasks, including topology design, hardware selection, IP addressing, and more. To accomplish these tasks effectively, network designers use a range of tools that assist in both the planning and implementation phases. Here are some of the key tools that can be used in designing a network:

1. **Network Diagramming Software:**
   - **Microsoft Visio:** A widely-used diagramming tool that offers a variety of templates and shapes for creating detailed network diagrams.
   - **Lucidchart:** A cloud-based diagramming tool that allows for collaboration and offers extensive shapes libraries for network design.
   - **Draw.io (now diagrams.net):** A free online diagramming tool that is useful for creating network diagrams and flowcharts.

2. **Network Simulation and Modeling Tools:**
   - **Cisco Packet Tracer:** A simulation tool that allows users to create network topologies and simulate packet flow without the need for physical hardware.
   - **GNS3 (Graphical Network Simulator-3):** An open-source network software emulator that enables the combination of virtual and real devices to simulate complex networks.
   - **OPNET (now Riverbed Modeler):** A comprehensive tool for network modeling, simulation, and analysis, used for research and planning purposes.

3. **Network Mapping and Management Tools:**
   - **SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper:** Automatically discovers and maps network topology for comprehensive diagrams.
   - **Nmap (Network Mapper):** An open-source tool for network discovery and security auditing, useful for mapping network devices and services.

4. **IP Address Management (IPAM) Tools:**
   - **Infoblox:** Offers IP address management solutions as well as DNS and DHCP services management.
   - **SolarWinds IP Address Manager:** Helps in tracking and managing IP addresses in a network.

5. **Wireless Network Design Tools:**
   - **Ekahau Pro:** A tool for designing and planning Wi-Fi networks to ensure optimal coverage and performance.
   - **AirMagnet Survey:** Provides a platform for designing and deploying wireless 802.11n/a/b/g/ac networks.

6. **CAD Software for Physical Layout:**
   - **AutoCAD:** Used for creating precise floor plans and physical layouts of network components within a building or campus.

7. **Bandwidth and Network Performance Tools:**
   - **Wireshark:** A network protocol analyzer that helps in troubleshooting network issues by analyzing traffic at a granular level.
   - **PRTG Network Monitor:** Monitors network performance, detects network outages, and helps with capacity planning.

8. **Configuration Management and Automation Tools:**
   - **Ansible:** An open-source tool that automates network provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment.
   - **Puppet:** A configuration management tool that helps in managing the state of network devices and servers.

9. **Cloud-Based Design and Management Platforms:**
   - **Cisco Meraki:** Offers cloud-managed IT solutions, including tools for network design and management through a centralized dashboard.

10. **Vendor-Specific Design Tools:**
    - **Cisco Network Assistant:** A free tool from Cisco for network discovery, management, and configuration of Cisco devices.
    - **HPE Networking Design Center:** Provides guidance and tools for designing network solutions using HPE products.

These tools, among others, provide network designers with the capabilities to create efficient, reliable, and scalable network infrastructures. The choice of tools can depend on the specific requirements of the project, the size of the network, the complexity of the design, and the preferences of the network designer or the organization.

Question 3

Which of the following is not making the traditional design approach less appropriate for today's networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  The underlying technology of networking devices is changing very rapidly 
B)  The underlying technology of client and server devices is changing very rapidly 
C)  The underlying technology of circuits is changing very rapidly 
D)  Growth in network traffic is very high 
E)  The most expensive part of any network is the hardware 
A)  The underlying technology of networking devices is changing very rapidly 
B)  The underlying technology of client and server devices is changing very rapidly 
C)  The underlying technology of circuits is changing very rapidly 
D)  Growth in network traffic is very high 
E)  The most expensive part of any network is the hardware E

Question 4

Today,most network designers use a three to five year planning horizon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following are not costs that are generally considered during the cost assessment stage of the network design process?

Accepted Answer

A)  cost of advertising brochures for new products to be offered by an organization 
B)  internetworking devices cost 
C)  network management costs 
D)  circuit costs 
E)  software costs for network operating system 
A)  cost of advertising brochures for new products to be offered by an organization 
B)  internetworking devices cost 
C)  network management costs 
D)  circuit costs 
E)  software costs for network operating system

Question 6

According to one rule of thumb,______ percent of circuit loading information is easy to gather.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  25 
C)  80 
D)  19 
E)  20 
A)  50 
B)  25 
C)  80 
D)  19 
E)  20

Question 7

Simulation is a tool that can be used in designing networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The building block design approach is sometimes called:

Accepted Answer

A)  wide and shallow 
B)  narrow and deep 
C)  wide and deep 
D)  narrow and shallow 
E)  narrow and flat 
A)  wide and shallow 
B)  narrow and deep 
C)  wide and deep 
D)  narrow and shallow 
E)  narrow and flat

Question 9

What is SNMP?

Accepted Answer

SNMP, which stands for Simple Network Ma

Question 10

A central database called the _____________,has an agent that collects information about a device and makes this information available to the network management station.

Accepted Answer

A)  remote monitoring 
B)  simple network management protocol 
C)  management information base 
D)  system management software 
E)  common management interface protocol 
A)  remote monitoring 
B)  simple network management protocol 
C)  management information base 
D)  system management software 
E)  common management interface protocol

Question 11

How can load balancing be helpful to network managers?

Accepted Answer

Load balancing is a technique used to di

Question 12

In __________,the network designer considers the relative cost of the technologies.

Accepted Answer

A)  technology design 
B)  needs analysis 
C)  narrow and deep analysis 
D)  cost assessment 
E)  distribution layering 
A)  technology design 
B)  needs analysis 
C)  narrow and deep analysis 
D)  cost assessment 
E)  distribution layering

Question 13

___________ refers to the amount of data transmitted on a circuit.

Accepted Answer

A)  Circuit loading 
B)  Leading edge deployment 
C)  Capacity planning 
D)  Calculating message volumes 
E)  Requirements documentation 
A)  Circuit loading 
B)  Leading edge deployment 
C)  Capacity planning 
D)  Calculating message volumes 
E)  Requirements documentation

Question 14

The step of understanding current traffic on a network provides a baseline against which future network requirements can be compared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is false about staff costs for a network?

Accepted Answer

A)  The most expensive part of the network today is the staff who design, operate, and maintain it 
B)  The emphasis is on network designs that reduce staff time needed to operate them 
C)  Network staff are often required to learn to operate a variety of devices 
D)  Network staff are often required to maintain a variety of devices 
E)  When a variety of devices are used in a network, it takes less time to perform network management activities 
A)  The most expensive part of the network today is the staff who design, operate, and maintain it 
B)  The emphasis is on network designs that reduce staff time needed to operate them 
C)  Network staff are often required to learn to operate a variety of devices 
D)  Network staff are often required to maintain a variety of devices 
E)  When a variety of devices are used in a network, it takes less time to perform network management activities

Question 16

When obtaining the support of senior management for a proposed network,it is important to use as much technical network jargon as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Estimating the size and type of the "standard" and "advanced" network circuits is called _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  needs categorization 
B)  turnpike design 
C)  cost assessment 
D)  capacity planning 
E)  soliciting RFPs 
A)  needs categorization 
B)  turnpike design 
C)  cost assessment 
D)  capacity planning 
E)  soliciting RFPs

Question 18

Cost assessment is used to look at the relative cost of technologies used in a network design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not contributing to the dramatic increase in network traffic today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Video applications on networks are becoming common. 
B)  Electronic mail is now used by most people who work in organizations. 
C)  Web searches are now commonly performed by network users. 
D)  Client computers today can have 2GB of RAM, a 300 GB hard drive, and 2 Ghz processors. 
E)  Multimedia applications on networks are becoming common. 
A)  Video applications on networks are becoming common. 
B)  Electronic mail is now used by most people who work in organizations. 
C)  Web searches are now commonly performed by network users. 
D)  Client computers today can have 2GB of RAM, a 300 GB hard drive, and 2 Ghz processors. 
E)  Multimedia applications on networks are becoming common.

Question 20

In needs analysis:

Accepted Answer

A)  a great deal of the work has probably never been done 
B)  the goal is to understand what users and applications the network will support 
C)  the geographic scope is not an important consideration 
D)  a baseline of current operations is not important 
E)  the rate of growth of network traffic is not an issue 
A)  a great deal of the work has probably never been done 
B)  the goal is to understand what users and applications the network will support 
C)  the geographic scope is not an important consideration 
D)  a baseline of current operations is not important 
E)  the rate of growth of network traffic is not an issue

The traditional network design approach does not work well for _________ networks.

Describe the tools that can be used in designing a network.

Which of the following is not making the traditional design approach less appropriate for today's networks?

Today,most network designers use a three to five year planning horizon.

Which of the following are not costs that are generally considered during the cost assessment stage of the network design process?

According to one rule of thumb,______ percent of circuit loading information is easy to gather.

Simulation is a tool that can be used in designing networks.

The building block design approach is sometimes called:

What is SNMP?

A central database called the _____________,has an agent that collects information about a device and makes this information available to the network management station.

How can load balancing be helpful to network managers?

In __________,the network designer considers the relative cost of the technologies.

___________ refers to the amount of data transmitted on a circuit.

The step of understanding current traffic on a network provides a baseline against which future network requirements can be compared.

Which of the following is false about staff costs for a network?

When obtaining the support of senior management for a proposed network,it is important to use as much technical network jargon as possible.

Estimating the size and type of the "standard" and "advanced" network circuits is called _________.

Cost assessment is used to look at the relative cost of technologies used in a network design.

Which of the following is not contributing to the dramatic increase in network traffic today?

In needs analysis:

Introduction to Data Communications

Application Layer

Physical Layer

Data Link Layer

Network and Transport Layers

Wired and Wireless LANs

Backbone Networks

Wide Area Networks

The Internet

Network Security

Network Management

Filters

Exam 11: Network Design

The traditional network design approach does not work well for _________ networks.

Describe the tools that can be used in designing a network.

Which of the following is not making the traditional design approach less appropriate for today's networks?

Today,most network designers use a three to five year planning horizon.

Which of the following are not costs that are generally considered during the cost assessment stage of the network design process?

According to one rule of thumb,______ percent of circuit loading information is easy to gather.

Simulation is a tool that can be used in designing networks.

The building block design approach is sometimes called:

What is SNMP?

A central database called the _____________,has an agent that collects information about a device and makes this information available to the network management station.

How can load balancing be helpful to network managers?

In __________,the network designer considers the relative cost of the technologies.

___________ refers to the amount of data transmitted on a circuit.

The step of understanding current traffic on a network provides a baseline against which future network requirements can be compared.

Which of the following is false about staff costs for a network?

When obtaining the support of senior management for a proposed network,it is important to use as much technical network jargon as possible.

Estimating the size and type of the "standard" and "advanced" network circuits is called _________.

Cost assessment is used to look at the relative cost of technologies used in a network design.

Which of the following is not contributing to the dramatic increase in network traffic today?

In needs analysis:

Introduction to Data Communications

Application Layer

Physical Layer

Data Link Layer

Network and Transport Layers

Wired and Wireless LANs

Backbone Networks

Wide Area Networks

The Internet

Network Security

Network Management

Filters