Network Design

What is the primary purpose of a hierarchical network design?

To minimize network security threats

To increase network redundancy

To simplify network management and scalability

To enhance network encryption

Which layer of the hierarchical network design model is responsible for high-speed backbone connectivity?

Access Layer

Distribution Layer

Core Layer

Edge Layer

In a three-tier network architecture, which layer aggregates access layer switches and provides policy-based connectivity?

Core Layer

Distribution Layer

Access Layer

Application Layer

Which network design principle ensures that there are multiple paths for data to travel in case of a device or link failure?

Scalability

Redundancy

Security

Flexibility

What is the primary function of the access layer in a hierarchical network design?

To provide high-speed backbone connectivity

To aggregate multiple networks

To connect end devices such as computers and printers

To implement security policies

Which topology is characterized by each node being connected to every other node, providing high redundancy?

Star Topology

Ring Topology

Mesh Topology

Bus Topology

Which type of network design is typically used to connect multiple buildings within a campus?

LAN (Local Area Network)

MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

WAN (Wide Area Network)

CAN (Campus Area Network)

In the context of network design, what does the term "subnetting" refer to?

Aggregating multiple networks into a single large network

Implementing security policies at the network edge

Connecting multiple VLANs on the same network

Dividing a network into smaller, more manageable sections

Which type of network design ensures the highest level of fault tolerance and load balancing?

Single-homed

Dual-homed

Multi-homed

Hybrid-homed

In network design, what is the purpose of a demilitarized zone (DMZ)?

To provide a secure area for sensitive data

To create a buffer zone between the internal network and external threats

To connect internal and external networks without any security

To manage network device configurations

Which network design principle involves grouping network resources by location or function to improve management and performance?

Subnetting

Segmentation

Redundancy

Load balancing

Which network design approach focuses on maximizing the scalability and flexibility of the network by using modular components?

Monolithic design

Hierarchical design

Flat design

Modular design

In network design, what is the primary purpose of using a Content Delivery Network (CDN)?

To increase security by isolating network segments

To distribute content closer to end-users for faster access

To provide redundant paths for data transmission

To consolidate network management

Which network design technique is used to ensure that mission-critical applications have priority over less important traffic?

VLAN tagging

QoS (Quality of Service)

Subnetting

NAT (Network Address Translation)

Which type of network topology is most commonly used in data center design to provide high availability and fault tolerance?

Star Topology

Ring Topology

Spine-Leaf Topology

Bus Topology

In the context of network design, what does the term "over-subscription" refer to?

Allocating more resources than are physically available

Allowing multiple devices to share a single IP address

Connecting more clients to a network segment than its capacity

Prioritizing certain types of traffic over others

Which protocol is often used in network design to provide redundancy and load balancing for multiple network paths?

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)

RIP (Routing Information Protocol)

STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)

HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol)

In designing a wireless network, what is the primary purpose of conducting a site survey?

To install wireless access points

To determine the best locations for access points and identify potential sources of interference

To configure network security settings

To evaluate network performance metrics

Which network design concept involves separating network traffic into isolated segments to improve security and performance?

Subnetting

VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks)

VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)

NAT (Network Address Translation)

What is the primary advantage of using dual-homed network design?

Reduced complexity in network management

Increased fault tolerance and redundancy

Lower cost of implementation

Improved network performance due to single path optimization

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