2101 Ch01-06 Final Part 1

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What is the primary purpose of an Internet Protocol (IP) address?

To improve network speed

To store data in the cloud

To identify the host and the network (correct)

To enhance internet security

What is the primary characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

Provides access to users in a small geographical area. (correct)

Covers a wide geographical area.

Interconnects different countries.

Is managed by multiple service providers.

Which of the following best describes the role of a server in a network?

A computer providing information to other devices (correct)

A device that connects to the internet

A software application used by hosts

A device for storing user data

What enables seamless access to data and applications from various locations?

The cloud storage system Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network infrastructure typically has slower speed links?

Wide Area Network (WAN) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following devices is classified as a host in a network?

A network printer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common connection option used by home users to access the internet?

Broadband cable Signup and view all the answers

An intranet is designed for which of the following purposes?

To be accessible only by an organization's authorized members. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes client software from server software?

It is used for accessing services provided by servers Signup and view all the answers

What role do organizations like the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) play in network management?

They maintain structures and standards for internet protocols. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Quality of Service (QoS) in a network?

To prioritize time-sensitive traffic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary requirements for network security?

Accessibility Signup and view all the answers

In the context of BYOD, what does the acronym stand for?

Bring Your Own Device Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of cloud computing for businesses?

Access to on-demand services without major infrastructure investments Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cloud is dedicated solely to one organization?

Private Cloud Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a fault-tolerant network?

It allows quick recovery from failures with multiple paths. Signup and view all the answers

How does a scalable network maintain performance during expansion?

By adhering to accepted standards and protocols. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using the CLI over the GUI for network device management?

It is less resource-intensive and more stable. Signup and view all the answers

What is Quality of Service (QoS) primarily concerned with?

Managing network congestion and ensuring reliable content delivery. Signup and view all the answers

Which command mode allows a network technician to execute configuration commands on a Cisco device?

Privileged EXEC Mode Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes converged networks from traditional separate networks?

Separate networks require multiple sets of rules for communication. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Line Configuration Mode in a CLI?

To configure console, SSH, Telnet, or AUX access. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of redundancy in fault-tolerant networks?

To provide multiple paths for data if one fails. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about SSH compared to Telnet?

SSH encrypts the session to protect data. Signup and view all the answers

In which mode does the device prompt appear as (config)#?

Global Configuration Mode Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a community cloud?

It is shared among multiple organizations with similar needs. Signup and view all the answers

How does powerline networking transmit information?

By sending data over existing electrical wiring on specific frequencies. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP)?

An ISP that uses wireless technology to connect users in rural areas. Signup and view all the answers

What type of external threat involves capturing private information from an organization’s network?

Data interception and theft. Signup and view all the answers

Which internal threat is commonly associated with data breaches?

Accidental misuse by employees. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network?

Potential performance slowdown due to dual roles Signup and view all the answers

What role do intermediary devices play in a network?

They connect individual networks to form an internetwork Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of media used in modern networks?

Satellite communication Signup and view all the answers

Which type of topology diagram shows the physical installation of devices?

Physical topology diagram Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a network that allows multiple devices to operate as both clients and servers?

Peer-to-peer network Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using antivirus and antispyware applications?

To protect end devices from malicious software Signup and view all the answers

Which component is essential for filtering large amounts of traffic in a corporate network?

Dedicated firewall systems Signup and view all the answers

What role does the kernel play in an operating system?

It manages communication between hardware and software Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of a graphical user interface (GUI) over a command-line interface (CLI)?

Offers a more user-friendly interaction via graphical elements Signup and view all the answers

How are security solutions in a corporate network ideally organized?

Integrate several components working together for improved security Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Networking Technologies

Networking technologies are significantly changing the world, making national borders, distances, and physical limitations less relevant.
The internet fundamentally altered social, commercial, political, and personal interactions, fostering global communities.
Online communities enable global productivity through idea and information exchange.
Cloud computing allows anywhere, anytime access to documents and applications from any device.

Network Components

Hosts (End Devices): Devices directly communicating on the network; assigned an IP address for identification.
Clients: Hosts that request information.
Servers: Provide information (e.g., email, web pages) to other devices on the network. Each service requires dedicated software. Servers can simultaneously serve multiple clients.
Client Software: Examples include web browsers (Chrome, Firefox). A single device can run multiple client applications concurrently.
Peer-to-Peer Networks: Small networks where devices act as both clients and servers.
- Advantages: Easy setup, decreased complexity, lower cost. Suits simple tasks like file transfer and printer sharing.
- Disadvantages: Lack of centralized administration, reduced security, not scalable, potential performance issues.
Intermediary Devices: Connect end devices to the network, facilitating data flow and connectivity.
- Functions: Regenerate and retransmit signals, maintain routing information, handle errors, direct data, prioritize messages, and enforce security.
- Examples: Switches, routers. A repeater is a basic function performed by many intermediary devices.

Network Media

Types of Media:
- Metal wires (electrical impulses)
- Fiber-optic cables (light pulses)
- Wireless transmission (electromagnetic waves)
Choosing Network Media: Factors: Maximum signal distance, installation environment, data amount/speed, and cost.

Network Topologies

Topology Diagrams: Visual representations of network connections (physical and logical).
Physical Topology: Shows physical layout of devices and cable installation.
Logical Topology: Illustrates devices/ports/addressing schemes.

Network Types

Local Area Networks (LANs): Connect devices within a limited area (home, office, campus). Managed by a single entity. High-speed bandwidth for internal devices.
Wide Area Networks (WANs): Span vast geographical distances, often managed by multiple service providers. Connect LANs. Typically slower than LANs.
Internet: The largest network; a network of networks (internetwork). Connects LANs and WANs.

Internet Connectivity

Internet Service Providers (ISPs): Provide home users and small offices internet access. Numerous connection options exist (cable, DSL, wireless WANs, mobile).
Business Connections: Greater bandwidth, dedicated connections, and managed services are business requirements (business-class DSL, leased lines, Metro Ethernet).
Different Connection Types: Cable, DSL, Cellular, Satellite, Dial-up—each offers different features and performance

Traditional vs. Converged Networks

Traditional: Separate data, phone, and video networks; distinct technologies and standards.
Converged: Data, voice, and video delivered over a single network infrastructure. Uses the same standards for communication.

Network Reliability

Fault Tolerance: Limits affected devices during failures. Employs redundant paths for quick recovery.
Scalability: Expanding network capacity to handle increasing users/applications without performance degradation.
Quality of Service (QoS): Manages bandwidth, prioritizes time-sensitive traffic. Prevents congestion in complex internet usage scenarios.
Security: Protecting network infrastructure and network information. This includes physical security and data protection.

Network Security

Threats: External (viruses, worms, spyware, zero-day attacks, denial-of-service attacks, data interception/theft, identity theft); internal (lost/stolen devices, accidental misuse, malicious users).
Security Components: Antivirus/antispyware, firewall filtering (host-based and router-based), dedicated firewall systems, access control lists (ACLs), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), virtual private networks (VPNs).

Network Trends

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): Expanding use of personal devices for business/educational networks.
Online Collaboration: Tools for instant connection and project sharing (e.g., Cisco Webex).
Video Communications: Increased importance of video for communication and collaboration (videoconferencing).
Cloud Computing: Storing and accessing data and applications on remote servers (public, private, hybrid, community clouds).
Smart Home Technology: Integrating smart devices into everyday appliances; automatic and connected home operations.

Home Networking

Powerline Networking: Using existing electrical wiring to connect devices without cables.
Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs): Provide wireless internet access where traditional services are unavailable.
Wireless broadband: Cellular-based access for home or small offices, often comparing to DSL and cable services.

Network Devices and Operating Systems

Operating Systems (OS): Essential for all network devices (including home routers).
Kernel: OS portion interacting directly with hardware.
Shell: OS portion interacting with applications and users (CLI or GUI).
Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System): A family of network OSs, commonly used on Cisco routers and switches. Differs by device type.
SSH (Secure Shell): Secure remote access protocol - encrypts communication.

Network Operating System Configuration

Command Modes: User EXEC (basic monitoring, > prompt), Privileged EXEC (# prompt, configuration changes), Global configuration (config#, overall device config), Line configuration (config-line#, console/Telnet/SSH config), and Interface configuration (config-if#, interface config).
Password Management:
- Importance of strong, unique passwords; avoid common words. Passwords should exceed 8 characters.
- Password strength considerations
Security Features:
- Device naming (hostnames)—critical for identification. Naming conventions and documentation.
- Banners—legal notices displayed when accessing devices.

Configuring and Managing Network Devices

Configuration Files:
- startup-config (NVRAM, loaded at boot)
- running-config (RAM, current config)
Saving Configurations: Saving running-config to startup-config.
Restoring Configurations: Reloading the device to return to factory configurations.
Manual Configuration Restoration: Restoring configurations through saved files.

Network Addresses and Protocols

IP Addresses: Logical addresses for identifying devices on a network; IPv4, IPv6; dotted decimal (IPv4) or hexadecimal (IPv6) format. Subnet mask, and default gateway information required for an IPv4 address.
Subnet Masks: Differentiate the network and host portions of an IP address for IPv4, prefixes define network portion of IPv6 addresses.
Network Interface Cards (NICs): Physical interfaces for connecting the computer to network cables
Data Link Layer Addresses: Physical addresses for devices on the same network (MAC addresses).
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Automatically assigns IP addresses.
Switch Virtual Interfaces (SVIs): Virtual interfaces on Layer 2 switches for assigning IP addresses for remote management.
Network Access Layer: Protocols (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular) that deliver IP packets over physical media.

Network Protocols

Protocol Suites: Groups of interrelated protocols enabling communication (TCP/IP, OSI).
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol): Reliable, ordered data delivery.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol): Faster but less reliable data delivery.
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): Used for web browsing.
SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security): Secure data transmission.
SSH (Secure Shell): Secure remote access to network devices.
OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), BGP (Border Gateway Protocol): Routing protocols for determining packet paths.

Layered Models

OSI Reference Model: Seven-layer model describing network functions & interactions.
TCP/IP Reference Model: Four-layer model closely related to the TCP/IP suite.

Segmentation and Encapsulation

Segmentation: Dividing data into smaller units (packets). Improves speed and efficiency.
Encapsulation: Adding protocol information to data at each layer.
Protocol Data Unit (PDU): Data representation at each layer (data, segment, packet, frame, bits).
De-encapsulation: Removing protocol headers at each layer.

Network Addresses

Network Layer Addresses (IP Addresses): Identify source and destination for IP packets (IPv4; IPv6). The IP includes a network portion, that specifies the network to which the computer is connected, and a host portion, which identifies the specific computer on that network. Both the source and destination addresses are included in the IP packet.
Data Link Layer Addresses (MAC Addresses): Physical addresses for devices on the same network (identify devices, not networks).

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