Question 1

Needs analysis is the final step in the building block approach to network design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Describe the difference between a building backbone network and the campus backbone.

Accepted Answer

The building backbone network and the campus backbone serve different purposes within a larger network infrastructure.

The building backbone network typically refers to the internal network infrastructure within a single building. It is responsible for connecting all the different floors, departments, and individual network devices within that building. The building backbone network is designed to handle the internal traffic and communication needs of that specific building.

On the other hand, the campus backbone refers to the network infrastructure that connects multiple buildings within a larger campus or organizational site. It is responsible for interconnecting the building backbone networks, providing a high-speed and reliable connection between different buildings. The campus backbone network is designed to handle the traffic and communication needs between different buildings, as well as providing connectivity to external networks and resources.

In summary, the building backbone network focuses on the internal connectivity within a single building, while the campus backbone network focuses on interconnecting multiple buildings within a larger campus or organizational site. Both are essential components of a larger network infrastructure, but they serve different purposes and have different scale and scope.

Question 3

There are some network modeling tools that can ________ the existing network.

Accepted Answer

A) discover 
B) disassemble 
C) sensitize 
D) maintain 
E) implement 
A) discover 
B) disassemble 
C) sensitize 
D) maintain 
E) implement A

Question 4

The large network purchases are done:

Accepted Answer

A) before the vendors) are selected 
B) before the RFP is sent out 
C) after the RFP is sent out, but before the vendors) are selected 
D) after the vendors) are selected 
E) after the network has been implemented 
A) before the vendors) are selected 
B) before the RFP is sent out 
C) after the RFP is sent out, but before the vendors) are selected 
D) after the vendors) are selected 
E) after the network has been implemented

Question 5

Which of the following is not a way in which network requirements, identified in the needs analysis of the building-block network design process, are organized?

Accepted Answer

A) unnecessary requirements 
B) wish list requirements 
C) desirable requirements 
D) mandatory requirements 
E) none of the above is an appropriate answer 
A) unnecessary requirements 
B) wish list requirements 
C) desirable requirements 
D) mandatory requirements 
E) none of the above is an appropriate answer

Question 6

The network architecture component that is a special LAN with a group of servers that enables electronic data exchange of between the organization and the external entities it does business with is called the

Accepted Answer

A) LAN 
B) building backbone 
C) data center 
D) enterprise edge 
E) e-commerce edge 
A) LAN 
B) building backbone 
C) data center 
D) enterprise edge 
E) e-commerce edge

Question 7

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 8

In the technology design stage of network design,

Accepted Answer

A) the fundamental technology/protocols to be chosen have no relationship with the circuit capacity 
B) the decision for fundamental technology/protocols can be made without considering circuit capacity 
C) the decision for circuit capacity can be made without considering fundamental technology/protocols 
D) the decisions for fundamental technology/protocols and circuit capacity are interrelated 
E) the decision for fundamental technology/protocols and/or circuit capacities is not made at this stage 
A) the fundamental technology/protocols to be chosen have no relationship with the circuit capacity 
B) the decision for fundamental technology/protocols can be made without considering circuit capacity 
C) the decision for circuit capacity can be made without considering fundamental technology/protocols 
D) the decisions for fundamental technology/protocols and circuit capacity are interrelated 
E) the decision for fundamental technology/protocols and/or circuit capacities is not made at this stage

Question 9

Cost assessment is the step in the network design in which many complex factors related to costs are documented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the __________ step of the building-block process to network design, 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 11

In a quickly evolving network, which design method is recommended? Why?

Accepted Answer

In a quickly evolving network, the recom

Question 12

The traditional network design approach works very well for rapidly changing networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 from different vendors 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 from different vendors are used in a network, it takes less time to perform network management activities

Question 14

Which of the following is not an example of identifying protocols that are needed to support hardware and software requirements of applications that will use the network?

Accepted Answer

A) an application will use HTTP over TCP/IP 
B) an application will run on an IBM mainframe and so the network will require SNA traffic 
C) an application will need a gateway to translate SNA traffic into TCP/IP protocols 
D) an application will use SPX/IPX with a Novell file server 
E) an application will have drop down menu choices 
A) an application will use HTTP over TCP/IP 
B) an application will run on an IBM mainframe and so the network will require SNA traffic 
C) an application will need a gateway to translate SNA traffic into TCP/IP protocols 
D) an application will use SPX/IPX with a Novell file server 
E) an application will have drop down menu choices

Question 15

Which of the following is not an example of a building block used in technology design?

Accepted Answer

A) typical application 
B) typical user 
C) high traffic application 
D) standard network circuit 
E) specifications for a particular lighting fixture in the network operating center 
A) typical application 
B) typical user 
C) high traffic application 
D) standard network circuit 
E) specifications for a particular lighting fixture in the network operating center

Question 16

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 17

The campus backbone is usually faster than the backbones used inside buildings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The network architecture component which contains the organization's servers is called the

Accepted Answer

A) LAN 
B) building backbone 
C) data center 
D) enterprise edge 
E) WAN 
A) LAN 
B) building backbone 
C) data center 
D) enterprise edge 
E) WAN

Question 19

In the __________ step of the building-block process to network design, the network designer examines the available technologies and assesses which options will meet the users' needs.

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 20

Today, the most expensive part of the network is the hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Needs analysis is the final step in the building block approach to network design.

Describe the difference between a building backbone network and the campus backbone.

There are some network modeling tools that can ________ the existing network.

The large network purchases are done:

Which of the following is not a way in which network requirements, identified in the needs analysis of the building-block network design process, are organized?

The network architecture component that is a special LAN with a group of servers that enables electronic data exchange of between the organization and the external entities it does business with is called the

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

In the technology design stage of network design,

Cost assessment is the step in the network design in which many complex factors related to costs are documented.

In the __________ step of the building-block process to network design, the network designer considers the relative cost of the technologies.

In a quickly evolving network, which design method is recommended? Why?

The traditional network design approach works very well for rapidly changing networks.

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

Which of the following is not an example of identifying protocols that are needed to support hardware and software requirements of applications that will use the network?

Which of the following is not an example of a building block used in technology design?

The building block design approach is sometimes called:

The campus backbone is usually faster than the backbones used inside buildings.

The network architecture component which contains the organization's servers is called the

In the __________ step of the building-block process to network design, the network designer examines the available technologies and assesses which options will meet the users' needs.

Today, the most expensive part of the network is the hardware.

Introduction to Data Communications

Application Layer

Physical Layer

Data Link Layer

Network and Transport Layers

Wired and Wireless Local Area Networks

Backbone Networks

Wide Area Networks

The Internet

Network Security

Network Management

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Exam 6: Network Design

Needs analysis is the final step in the building block approach to network design.

Describe the difference between a building backbone network and the campus backbone.

There are some network modeling tools that can ________ the existing network.

The large network purchases are done:

Which of the following is not a way in which network requirements, identified in the needs analysis of the building-block network design process, are organized?

The network architecture component that is a special LAN with a group of servers that enables electronic data exchange of between the organization and the external entities it does business with is called the

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

In the technology design stage of network design,

Cost assessment is the step in the network design in which many complex factors related to costs are documented.

In the __________ step of the building-block process to network design, the network designer considers the relative cost of the technologies.

In a quickly evolving network, which design method is recommended? Why?

The traditional network design approach works very well for rapidly changing networks.

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

Which of the following is not an example of identifying protocols that are needed to support hardware and software requirements of applications that will use the network?

Which of the following is not an example of a building block used in technology design?

The building block design approach is sometimes called:

The campus backbone is usually faster than the backbones used inside buildings.

The network architecture component which contains the organization's servers is called the

In the __________ step of the building-block process to network design, the network designer examines the available technologies and assesses which options will meet the users' needs.

Today, the most expensive part of the network is the hardware.

Introduction to Data Communications

Application Layer

Physical Layer

Data Link Layer

Network and Transport Layers

Wired and Wireless Local Area Networks

Backbone Networks

Wide Area Networks

The Internet

Network Security

Network Management

Filters