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Objective 1.5 Compare and contrast the characteristics of network topologies, types and technologies.

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  • Q1
    Which of the following describes a logical topology?
    Five nodes that are connected to a wireless access point (WAP).
    Five nodes that are directly connected to each other in series, one right after the other.
    Five remote sites that are connected through the Internet but appear as directly connected through configured tunnels.
    Five nodes that all have a cable directly connected to each of the other nodes
    30s
  • Q2
    Which topology connects endpoints to a central forwarding node which mediates communications between the endpoints?
    Bus
    Star
    Ring
    Mesh
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is NOT true regarding mesh topologies?
    A mesh topology is commonly used in WAN environments.
    A mesh topology is generally viewed as impractical and a partial mesh is applied in its place.
    The number of connections needed in a mesh topology can be found using the equation n(n-1)/2, where n equals the number of nodes in the network.
    A mesh topology provides the most cost-effective approach versus other topologies.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which technology creates a logical bus topology?
    A firewall does not create a bus topology, as it provides networking capabilities similar to a router, which separates subnetworks.
    A hub, which acts like a repeater so that every segment receives transmissions sent from any other segment.
    A switch, which separates traffic by providing a separate collision domain for each port.
    A router does not create a bus topology, because it separates subnetworks.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following describes wireless ad-hoc?
    Extended Service Set (ESS), which can link many BSS networks together
    Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS), which creates a wireless point-to-point connection between devices.
    Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID), which utilizes the MAC address of an Access Point as identification.
    Basic Service Set (BSS), which configures the wireless adapter to connect to a base station or access point.
    30s
  • Q6
    In a wireless Infrastructure, what is broadcast out for clients to join?
    Service Set Identifier (SSID)
    Basic Service Set (BSS)
    Mesh Basic Service Set (MBSS)
    Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID)
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a LAN?
    It is a telecommunications network used for connecting devices within 10 meters.
    It is a telecommunications network spanning a large geographical distance.
    It is a telecommunications network spanning large cities or regions.
    It is a telecommunications network spanning a relatively small area.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which networking topology is most widely used in a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
    Bus
    Mesh
    Point-to-point
    Peer-to-peer
    30s
  • Q9
    Which statement best describes a SAN?
    A device that provides network access, various file sharing protocols, and a web management interface
    A device that controls access to separately stored files, as part of a multiuser system
    A network dedicated to data storage, typically consisting of storage devices and servers connected to switches via Host Bus Adapters
    A device that can connect to a computer or server, generally via USB, to provide file storage
    30s
  • Q10
    Bluetooth would be considered which of the following?
    LAN
    WLAN
    PAN
    SAN
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following term describes the single largest global WAN?
    Extranet
    LAN
    Intranet
    Internet
    30s
  • Q12
    Which two terms are being compared in the following statement: This type of topology describes how the network is actually built using devices, cabling, etc. Its counterpart describes the path data takes over the network.
    Intranet vs. Extranet
    Physical vs. Logical
    Mesh vs. Ring
    LAN vs. WAN
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following is a ring topology?
    SONET, which uses a fiber architecture that sends traffic through a loop to find its destination.
    ISCSI, which is an IP tunneling protocol that enables the transfer of SCSI data over an IP-based network.
    Ethernet, which specifies protocols that implement the functions of the MAC sub-layer plus signaling and media specifications at the physical layer.
    Peer-to-peer, where data is distributed around the clients that use the network.
    30s

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