Networking Lecture 4: Host Roles and Server Types
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What is the term for every computer on a network?

  • Server
  • Client
  • Host (correct)
  • End device

    • What does a file server do?

  • Run email server software
  • Store corporate and user files (correct)
  • Run web server software
  • Run browser software

    • What is an advantage of a peer-to-peer network?

  • It is more secure
  • It has centralized administration
  • It is easy to set up (correct)
  • It is more scalable

    • What is the primary function of a web server?

    <p>To run web server software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of network is recommended for very small networks?

    <p>Peer-to-peer network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a device that interconnects end devices?

    <p>Intermediary device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of device is a wireless access point?

    <p>Intermediary device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an email server?

    <p>To run email server software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of internet connection may require higher bandwidth?

    <p>Corporate business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Dedicated Leased Line?

    <p>To connect distant offices with private voice and/or data networking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an alternative to wired internet connections?

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

    What is a characteristic of converged data networks?

    <p>They carry multiple services on one link</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an intranet?

    <p>To provide secure access to an organization's network for its members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of network is used to provide secure access to an organization's network for individuals from other organizations?

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

    What is a benefit of converged networks?

    <p>They deliver data, voice, and video over the same network infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following internet connections is typically used in rural areas without Internet Service Providers?

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

    What is the main purpose of network architecture?

    <p>To support the infrastructure that moves data across the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of internet connection is available in various formats including Symmetric Digital Subscriber Lines (SDSL)?

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

    What is the characteristic of a broadband cable internet connection?

    <p>High bandwidth, always on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a business-class internet connection?

    <p>Leased lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the technologies that support the infrastructure that moves data across the network?

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

    What is the primary purpose of a WAN?

    <p>To connect devices over a large geographic area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following internet connections is an inexpensive, low bandwidth option?

    <p>Dial-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of internet connection uses a cell phone network to connect to the internet?

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

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

    <p>Fault Tolerance, Scalability, Quality of Service, Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of a fault-tolerant network?

    <p>It limits the impact of a failure by limiting the number of affected devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are multiple paths required for fault tolerance?

    <p>To provide redundancy in case of a failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Cisco WebEx?

    <p>To collaborate and work with others on joint projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of packet switching over circuit-switched networks?

    <p>Packet switching allows for multiple paths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for implementing a scalable network?

    <p>To support new users and applications without impacting performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of video conferencing?

    <p>Enabling effective collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of data centers?

    <p>To house computer systems and associated components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism used to ensure reliable delivery of content for all users?

    <p>Quality of Service (QoS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Public Clouds?

    <p>Available to the general public through a pay-per-use model or for free</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause constant breaks and pauses in live video transmissions?

    <p>Lack of QoS configuration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do network designers follow accepted standards and protocols?

    <p>To make the network scalable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of cloud computing for businesses?

    <p>Delivering applications to any device anywhere in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of Cisco TelePresence?

    <p>Powers one way of working where everyone, everywhere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of cloud computing?

    <p>To store personal files and backup data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of smaller companies using cloud computing?

    <p>Leasing server and storage services from larger data center organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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