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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of network is recommended for very small networks?

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

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

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

What type of device is a wireless access point?

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

What is the role of an email server?

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

What type of internet connection may require higher bandwidth?

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

What is an alternative to wired internet connections?

<p>Satellite (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of converged data networks?

<p>They carry multiple services on one link (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a broadband cable internet connection?

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

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

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

What is the primary purpose of a WAN?

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

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

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

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

<p>Cellular (C)</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 (A)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are multiple paths required for fault tolerance?

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

What is the main advantage of video conferencing?

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

What is the purpose of data centers?

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

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

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

Why do network designers follow accepted standards and protocols?

<p>To make the network scalable. (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of Cisco TelePresence?

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

What is the main purpose of cloud computing?

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

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