Network Fundamentals: Bandwidth and SNMP

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What is the primary purpose of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)?

To improve network security
To define alternative network routes in case of a failure (correct)
To manage LAN traffic for critical systems
To create virtual LANs for network devices

What feature of managed switches allows for fine control of bandwidth used by specific ports?

Quality of Service
Virtual LANs
Bandwidth rate-limiting (correct)
Port mirroring

What is the purpose of port mirroring in network management?

To manage LAN traffic for critical systems
To diagnose network issues and problems with a network analyzer (correct)
To create virtual LANs for network devices
To monitor network traffic for security purposes

What is the benefit of creating virtual LANs (VLANs) on a network?

To improve network security and performance (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To manage LAN traffic so that critical systems are given higher priority (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for bandwidth?

Bits per second (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a router in a network?

To interpret and filter data packets and forward them to the correct network (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a network device that can be used to prioritize traffic and limit bandwidth for certain applications?

Managed switch (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of switch is a halfway point between an unmanaged and a managed switch, offering features like virtual LANs and port mirroring?

Smart switch (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a managed switch with MAC address filtering?

Enhanced network security (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of sharing routing information between routers to ensure efficient data packet routing?

Routing protocol (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability of a router to detect and reroute traffic around network issues, ensuring network reliability?

Network resilience (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of network standards?

To ensure devices from different manufacturers can communicate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 802 family of standards primarily responsible for?

Covering physical networking standards for Ethernet and wireless (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a MAC address?

To provide a unique identifier for every network-enabled device (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between network standards and protocols?

Network standards provide the framework for protocols to operate (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following devices is NOT a network standard-compliant device?

Firewalls (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of symbols are used in hexadecimal notation?

0-9, A, B, C, D, E, and F (B) Signup and view all the answers