Network Architecture Characteristics Quiz

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What type of cables may WANs use for connections?

Copper wires, Fiber optic cables, Wireless transmissions (correct)

Coaxial cables, Satellite connections, Ethernet cables

LAN cables, Dial-up connections, USB connections

Bluetooth connections, Twisted pair cables, DSL connections

Which of the following is NOT a way to connect users and organizations to the internet?

Business DSL

Broadband cable

Wireless WANs

Bluetooth routers (correct)

What is an extranet primarily used for?

To share network resources within an organization

To connect LANs and WANs

To securely provide network access to external parties (correct)

To provide public network access

Which type of internet access is typically used by home users and small offices?

Broadband digital subscriber line (DSL) Signup and view all the answers

What organization developed alongside IETF and IAB to maintain structure on the internet?

ICANN Signup and view all the answers

Which type of internet connection runs over a telephone line?

DSL connection Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a logical topology diagram?

Show the addressing scheme of the network Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a Wide Area Network (WAN) compared to a Local Area Network (LAN)?

WANs have slower speed links between LANs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network connects hundreds of millions of computers worldwide?

World Wide Networks Signup and view all the answers

Who typically administers a Local Area Network (LAN)?

A single organization or individual Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of external threats to network security mentioned in the text?

Denial of service attacks and identity theft Signup and view all the answers

Which security component should be used to block unauthorized access to a network?

Access control lists (ACL) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the security requirements for larger networks mentioned in the text?

Dedicated firewall system Signup and view all the answers

How should network security be implemented according to the text?

Implementing security in multiple layers using more than one security solution Signup and view all the answers

What is a common internal threat to network security?

Lost or stolen devices Signup and view all the answers

Where should antivirus and antispyware software be installed according to the text?

On end devices Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure reliable delivery of content for all users Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT one of the three main goals of network security mentioned in the text?

Scalability Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of network security that must be addressed according to the text?

Network infrastructure security and physical security of network devices Signup and view all the answers

Why is network security considered an integral part of networking according to the text?

To ensure timely and reliable access to data for authorized users Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between network security and Quality of Service (QoS)?

Network security must be implemented without compromising the expected quality of service Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the goals of network security related to data transmission integrity?

Assurance that data has not been altered during transmission Signup and view all the answers

What are the four basic characteristics that underlying network architectures need to address to meet user expectations?

Fault Tolerance, Scalability, Quality of Service, Security Signup and view all the answers

What does a fault tolerant network aim to achieve?

Limit the number of affected devices in case of a failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between packet-switched and circuit-switched networks in terms of routing?

Packet-switched networks allow each packet to take a different path Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential characteristic of a scalable network?

It follows accepted standards and protocols to expand quickly Signup and view all the answers

Why does a high demand for bandwidth cause constant breaks and pauses in live video transmissions?

When there is higher demand than available bandwidth Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the impact of circuit-switched networks compared to packet-switched networks?

Packet-switched networks have more efficient routing Signup and view all the answers