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What is the purpose of the Distribution area in network design?
What is the purpose of the Distribution area in network design?
- Provides fast transport between distribution switches
- Provides policy-based connectivity and controls the boundary between access and core layers (correct)
- Provides network access for workgroups and users
- Modularizes the network functions for easier design
Which network architecture involves all the wiring closets connecting to a single, centralized backbone switch or router?
Which network architecture involves all the wiring closets connecting to a single, centralized backbone switch or router?
- Centralized Backbone
- Collapsed Backbone (correct)
- Distributed Backbone
- Modular Backbone
Why is the Collapsed Backbone design considered simpler but with a potential single point of failure?
Why is the Collapsed Backbone design considered simpler but with a potential single point of failure?
- It increases network speed
- It allows for easy scalability
- It simplifies network structure and management (correct)
- It provides redundant connections
What is the primary benefit of dividing the complex problem of network design into smaller manageable areas?
What is the primary benefit of dividing the complex problem of network design into smaller manageable areas?
Which area of a network design focuses on providing network access for workgroups and users?
Which area of a network design focuses on providing network access for workgroups and users?
What does the Core area in network design primarily focus on?
What does the Core area in network design primarily focus on?
What is the main function of the Distribution Layer in a network?
What is the main function of the Distribution Layer in a network?
According to the 80/20 rule, where should 80% of network traffic ideally flow?
According to the 80/20 rule, where should 80% of network traffic ideally flow?
What is the primary role of routers in Hierarchical Design?
What is the primary role of routers in Hierarchical Design?
When should routers make decisions on data packet paths?
When should routers make decisions on data packet paths?
Why is filtering implemented in a network?
Why is filtering implemented in a network?
Which layer in a network is crucial for applying policy enforcement?
Which layer in a network is crucial for applying policy enforcement?
What type of protocol is STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)?
What type of protocol is STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)?
Why are ports blocked in STP?
Why are ports blocked in STP?
What do switches do to monitor their connections in STP?
What do switches do to monitor their connections in STP?
Why is the default gateway important in a network?
Why is the default gateway important in a network?
How do HSRP and VRRP differ from dynamic routing protocols like RIP or OSPF?
How do HSRP and VRRP differ from dynamic routing protocols like RIP or OSPF?
What is the purpose of using a virtual router in networks?
What is the purpose of using a virtual router in networks?
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for transmitting data bits over a communication circuit?
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for transmitting data bits over a communication circuit?
In the OSI model, where would services like synchronization, checkpointing, and recovery of data exchange be found?
In the OSI model, where would services like synchronization, checkpointing, and recovery of data exchange be found?
What is a key difference between the OSI model and the Internet model in terms of the number of layers?
What is a key difference between the OSI model and the Internet model in terms of the number of layers?
Which organization created the Open System Interconnection Subcommittee to develop standards for computer-to-computer communications?
Which organization created the Open System Interconnection Subcommittee to develop standards for computer-to-computer communications?
What does the Physical Layer of the OSI model transmit over a communication circuit?
What does the Physical Layer of the OSI model transmit over a communication circuit?
Why are services like encryption, compression, and machine-specific conventions primarily associated with the Presentation layer in the OSI model?
Why are services like encryption, compression, and machine-specific conventions primarily associated with the Presentation layer in the OSI model?
What is the purpose of IEEE 802.1Q and Cisco's ISL in a network?
What is the purpose of IEEE 802.1Q and Cisco's ISL in a network?
What is the main difference between a one-armed router and a two-armed router?
What is the main difference between a one-armed router and a two-armed router?
How does Dynamic VLAN configuration by MAC address work?
How does Dynamic VLAN configuration by MAC address work?
What is one drawback of Spaghetti VLANs in a network?
What is one drawback of Spaghetti VLANs in a network?
In Layer 2 Ethernet networks, what is the primary function of Spanning Tree protocol?
In Layer 2 Ethernet networks, what is the primary function of Spanning Tree protocol?
How do HSRP and VRRP differ from Dynamic Routing Protocols?
How do HSRP and VRRP differ from Dynamic Routing Protocols?
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