17 Questions
What is the key difference between packet switching and circuit switching?
Packet switching is connectionless and more efficient, while circuit switching is connection-oriented and less efficient.
What technology is used to encrypt data in a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
PKI
Which device connects a customer's LAN to a service provider's network in a WAN environment?
Smart Jack
What technology is commonly used to establish secure connections over the internet?
IPsec
What protocol is primarily responsible for routing within an autonomous system?
OSPF
Which layer of the 3-tiered architecture is responsible for connecting end-user devices directly to the network?
Access/edge layer
What technology is commonly used to establish secure connections over the internet?
VPN
What technology is commonly used to establish secure connections over the internet?
EAP-FAST
Which layer of the 3-tiered architecture is responsible for connecting end-user devices directly to the network?
Infrastructure Layer
What is the key difference between packet switching and circuit switching?
Leased Lines
What is the core responsibility of a stateful firewall?
PBX
What technology is often used to encrypt data in a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
Smart Jack
What technology is typically used to encrypt data in a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
PKI
What technology allows routers to share information on how to reach destinations and the best paths between them?
IS-IS
In networking, what does the term 'MGRE' stand for?
Multipoint Generic Routing Encapsulation
What is the primary function of a CSU/DSU unit in networking?
Convert digital data from routers to a format suitable for transmission over WAN lines
Which networking component is responsible for managing connections and data traffic within a Virtual Private Network (VPN) architecture?
VPN Headend
Test your knowledge of networking concepts such as MPLS, MGRE, DSL, ADSL, cable broadband, leased lines, OSPF, BGP, VPN, and more. Learn about different networking technologies and protocols with this quiz.
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