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TEC 243
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Computer Networking
Undergraduate 2
02/27/2011

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You need a network that provides centralized authentication for your users. Which of the following logical topologies should you use?
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Client/Server
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You need a topology that is scalable to use in your network. Which of the following will you install?
Definition
Star
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Which of the foloowing topologies has the least likelihood of having a collision?
Definition
Mesh
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In a physical-star topology, what happens when a workstation loses its physical connection to another device?
Definition
Only that work station loses its ability to communicate
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You want to remotely log into an office computer using remote desktop in a secure manner. Which of the following should you use?
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VPN
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what is a logical grouping network users and resources connected to administratively defined ports on a switch?
Definition
VLAN
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which of the following is a concern when using peer-to-peer networks?
Definition
the security associated with such a network
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which of the following is an example of when point-to-multipoint network is called for?
Definition
when a centralization office needs to communicate with many branch offices.
Term
which of the following is an example of a LAN?
Definition
a computer connected to another computer so they can share resources
Term
which of the following is a disadvantage of the star topology?
Definition
when the central concentrating device experiences a complete failure, all attached devices lose connectivity to the rest of the network
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what is the difference between a LAN and a WAN
Definition
Wan cover large geographical areas. Both can utilize either private or public data transport and WANs need a special type of router port.
Term
What does VPN stand for?
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Virtual private network
Term
in what type of network are all computer considered equals and they do not share any central authority?
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Peer-to-peer
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what advantages does the client-server architect have over peer-to-peer?
Definition
easier maintenance, greater organization, tighter security
Term
an example of a hybrid network is what?
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ethernet
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you have a network with multiple devices and need to have a smaller broadcast domain while working with a tight budget. which of the following is the best solution?
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create VLANs
Term
which type of topology has the greatest number of physical connections?
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Mesh
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what type of topology give you a direct connection between two routers so that there is one communications path?
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point-to-point
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which network topology is a combination of two or more types of physical or two or more types of logical topologies?
Definition
hybrid
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when designing a network and deciding which type of network topology to use, which items should be considered?
Definition
cost, ease of installation, ease of maintenance, fault-tolerance requirements
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which of the following are required to establish a VPN connection?
Definition
VPN server, VPN client, VPN protocols
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Which network topology offers the greatest level of redundancy but has the highest implementation cost?
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wired mesh
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As a network administrator, you are called in to troubleshoot a problem on a token ring network. the network uses two MSAUs connected using the ring-in ports on both devices. All network cards are set at the same speed. What is the likely cause of the problem?
Definition
MSAU configuration(Multistation access unit) (t connector)
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