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?

    <p>To improve network security and performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To manage LAN traffic so that critical systems are given higher priority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for bandwidth?

    <p>Bits per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To interpret and filter data packets and forward them to the correct network</p> 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?

    <p>Managed switch</p> 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?

    <p>Smart switch</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enhanced network security</p> 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?

    <p>Routing protocol</p> 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?

    <p>Network resilience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of network standards?

    <p>To ensure devices from different manufacturers can communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 802 family of standards primarily responsible for?

    <p>Covering physical networking standards for Ethernet and wireless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a MAC address?

    <p>To provide a unique identifier for every network-enabled device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between network standards and protocols?

    <p>Network standards provide the framework for protocols to operate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Firewalls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of symbols are used in hexadecimal notation?

    <p>0-9, A, B, C, D, E, and F</p> Signup and view all the answers

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