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What is the primary purpose of a network backbone?
What is the primary purpose of a network backbone?
- To allow network workstations to communicate with each other
- To provide a high-speed communication path between network segments (correct)
- To define the boundaries of network responsibility
- To connect all network segments and servers directly
What is the role of a 'demarcation point' or 'demarc' in a network?
What is the role of a 'demarcation point' or 'demarc' in a network?
- It defines the point of responsibility between the customer's network and the service provider's network (correct)
- It is a piece of equipment used to run diagnostics on the network
- It is the physical connection point between the backbone and the network segments
- It is a protocol used to manage the flow of data between network segments
Which network topology connects all nodes (servers, workstations) directly to each other?
Which network topology connects all nodes (servers, workstations) directly to each other?
- Bus topology
- Mesh topology (correct)
- Ring topology
- Star topology
Which WAN technology is known for its high-speed, reliable data transmission?
Which WAN technology is known for its high-speed, reliable data transmission?
What is the primary advantage of a bus topology over other network topologies?
What is the primary advantage of a bus topology over other network topologies?
Which network topology is characterized by a circular arrangement of nodes, where data flows in a single direction?
Which network topology is characterized by a circular arrangement of nodes, where data flows in a single direction?
Which of the following is NOT a key advantage of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) over other WAN technologies?
Which of the following is NOT a key advantage of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) over other WAN technologies?
In the context of Wide Area Networks (WANs), what does the term "SONET" refer to?
In the context of Wide Area Networks (WANs), what does the term "SONET" refer to?
Which of the following topologies is NOT commonly used in Wide Area Networks (WANs)?
Which of the following topologies is NOT commonly used in Wide Area Networks (WANs)?
In the context of Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WANs), what is the primary function of the SDWAN controller?
In the context of Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WANs), what is the primary function of the SDWAN controller?
Which of the following statements about Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WANs) is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WANs) is NOT true?
What is the primary purpose of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) in Wide Area Networks (WANs)?
What is the primary purpose of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) in Wide Area Networks (WANs)?
What technology is commonly used to provide high-speed digital services to homes and businesses?
What technology is commonly used to provide high-speed digital services to homes and businesses?
Which technology is known for providing dedicated, secure, and exclusive connections between two endpoints?
Which technology is known for providing dedicated, secure, and exclusive connections between two endpoints?
What is the key feature of a MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) in terms of connectivity?
What is the key feature of a MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) in terms of connectivity?
Which technology is used for providing networking services without the need for hardware switches or routers?
Which technology is used for providing networking services without the need for hardware switches or routers?
What type of network topology emphasizes resilience and fault tolerance by providing multiple paths between nodes?
What type of network topology emphasizes resilience and fault tolerance by providing multiple paths between nodes?
Which WAN technology is specifically designed to handle high-speed data transmission over long distances?
Which WAN technology is specifically designed to handle high-speed data transmission over long distances?
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