Question 1

A _________ results when a network is used to a greater extent than was originally anticipated by the network designer.

Accepted Answer

A) leading edge data flow 
B) circuit load 
C) turnpike effect 
D) protocol volume 
E) capacity plan 
A) leading edge data flow 
B) circuit load 
C) turnpike effect 
D) protocol volume 
E) capacity plan

Question 2

Which of the following is not a step under the traditional network design approach?

Accepted Answer

A) An analyst develops cost estimates of the circuits needed to support the network. 
B) An analyst takes the traffic on the current network and then multiplies that by a factor of 3.65 to come up with the estimate of the total traffic for the new network. 
C) An analyst meets with users to identify user needs. 
D) An analyst develops a precise estimate of the amount of data that users will send and receive to estimate the total amount of traffic on each part of the network. 
E) An analyst designs the circuits to support the estimated traffic, allowing for modest growth. 
A) An analyst develops cost estimates of the circuits needed to support the network. 
B) An analyst takes the traffic on the current network and then multiplies that by a factor of 3.65 to come up with the estimate of the total traffic for the new network. 
C) An analyst meets with users to identify user needs. 
D) An analyst develops a precise estimate of the amount of data that users will send and receive to estimate the total amount of traffic on each part of the network. 
E) An analyst designs the circuits to support the estimated traffic, allowing for modest growth.

Question 3

The turnpike effect results when a network is used at a much lower rate than was anticipated when it was designed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Designing a network involves a variety o

Question 5

The network architecture component which enables users to access the network is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

__________ is an estimate of the highest data volume on a link.

Accepted Answer

A) Data mode 
B) Backplane load 
C) Peak circuit traffic 
D) Leading edge data flow 
E) Circuit transfer 
A) Data mode 
B) Backplane load 
C) Peak circuit traffic 
D) Leading edge data flow 
E) Circuit transfer

Question 7

The primary goal of the needs analysis step in network design is to develop a physical network design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why is the RFP so important?

Accepted Answer

The Request for Proposal (RFP) is a crit

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the three major steps used in of the building-block process to network design?

Accepted Answer

A) cost assessment 
B) technology design 
C) implementation and maintenance 
D) needs analysis 
E) none of the above is a correct answer 
A) cost assessment 
B) technology design 
C) implementation and maintenance 
D) needs analysis 
E) none of the above is a correct answer

Question 10

__________ is not an important consideration when network designers review old and new applications.

Accepted Answer

A) Reviewing the NFL scores 
B) Reviewing the organization's possible changes in product mix 
C) Understanding the organization's strategic plans 
D) Understanding development plans for new uses of electronic commerce 
E) Reviewing the organization's business processes 
A) Reviewing the NFL scores 
B) Reviewing the organization's possible changes in product mix 
C) Understanding the organization's strategic plans 
D) Understanding development plans for new uses of electronic commerce 
E) Reviewing the organization's business processes

Question 11

Capacity planning is used to design circuit capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

RFP stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) Request for Proposal 
B) Ring Fault Path 
C) Routing File Protocol 
D) Record Facsimile Program 
E) Redundant File Protocol 
A) Request for Proposal 
B) Ring Fault Path 
C) Routing File Protocol 
D) Record Facsimile Program 
E) Redundant File Protocol

Question 14

________ is used to model the behavior of the planned communication network once the proposed network map is complete.

Accepted Answer

A) Implementation 
B) Post-implementation review 
C) Documentation 
D) Simulation 
E) Training users 
A) Implementation 
B) Post-implementation review 
C) Documentation 
D) Simulation 
E) Training users

Question 15

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 16

In technology design, a network designer looks at available technologies to see which options will satisfy users' needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A _________ results when a network is used to a greater extent than was originally anticipated by the network designer.

Which of the following is not a step under the traditional network design approach?

The turnpike effect results when a network is used at a much lower rate than was anticipated when it was designed.

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

The network architecture component which enables users to access the network is the

__________ is an estimate of the highest data volume on a link.

The primary goal of the needs analysis step in network design is to develop a physical network design.

Why is the RFP so important?

Which of the following is not one of the three major steps used in of the building-block process to network design?

__________ is not an important consideration when network designers review old and new applications.

Capacity planning is used to design circuit capacity.

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

RFP stands for:

________ is used to model the behavior of the planned communication network once the proposed network map is complete.

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

In technology design, a network designer looks at available technologies to see which options will satisfy users' needs.

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

Exam 6: Network Design

A _________ results when a network is used to a greater extent than was originally anticipated by the network designer.

Which of the following is not a step under the traditional network design approach?

The turnpike effect results when a network is used at a much lower rate than was anticipated when it was designed.

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

The network architecture component which enables users to access the network is the

__________ is an estimate of the highest data volume on a link.

The primary goal of the needs analysis step in network design is to develop a physical network design.

Why is the RFP so important?

Which of the following is not one of the three major steps used in of the building-block process to network design?

__________ is not an important consideration when network designers review old and new applications.

Capacity planning is used to design circuit capacity.

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

RFP stands for:

________ is used to model the behavior of the planned communication network once the proposed network map is complete.

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

In technology design, a network designer looks at available technologies to see which options will satisfy users' needs.

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