Question 1

Compare and contrast the building-block network design process with the traditional network design process.

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Question 2

What are some of the considerations that network designers have when planning for circuit capacities across a LAN and backbones?

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Question 3

Describe the RFP process in detail.

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Question 4

The network architecture component which contains the organization's servers is called the
A)LAN
B)building backbone
C)data center
D)enterprise edge
E)WAN

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A data center is a facility that contains the organization's servers along with other networking equipment. It is designed to provide a high level of reliability and security. The other options, LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), enterprise edge and building backbone do not specifically refer to a location that contains servers.

Question 5

Describe the tools that can be used in designing a network.

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Question 6

Describe some of the network design tools that can be helpful in the design process.

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Question 7

In a quickly evolving network, which design method is recommended? Why?

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Question 8

List and describe each of the seven network architecture components.

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Question 9

The network architecture component that is sometimes referred to as the distribution layer is the
A)LAN
B)building backbone
C)campus backbone
D)enterprise edge
E)WAN

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The building backbone, also known as the distribution layer in network architecture, connects different networks within a building, distributing network traffic from the access layer to the core layer or across different parts of the network.

Question 10

A circuit that is filled almost to its capacity and thus is the critical point that determines whether users get good or bad response times is referred to as an)
A)bottleneck
B)building backbone
C)breakneck
D)congested network
E)e-commerce edge

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A bottleneck occurs when a circuit or component becomes overwhelmed with traffic, causing delays or even complete failure of the network. It is the critical point that determines the network's performance, and fixing or improving it can greatly enhance overall network performance.

Question 11

Why is the RFP so important?

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Question 12

The network architecture component that is a special LAN with a group of servers that enables electronic data exchange of between the organization and the external entities it does business with is called the
A)LAN
B)building backbone
C)data center
D)enterprise edge
E)e-commerce edge

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The e-commerce edge refers to a specialized part of a network designed specifically for managing online transactions and communications with external entities, such as customers or business partners. This component facilitates the electronic exchange of data between the organization and its external stakeholders, making it crucial for e-commerce activities.

Question 13

Describe the concept of linking the RFP to the vendor contract.

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Question 14

Why is it important to "sell" a proposal to management? How should this be done?

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Question 15

Describe the difference between a building backbone network and the campus backbone.

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Question 16

Describe a layered approach to security.

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Quiz 6: Network Design