1.2 Describe Characteristics of Network Topology Architectures 200-301 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   Which layer in a three-tier architecture is responsible for routing between VLANs and enforcing access control policies?

   • ACore layer
   • BLeaf layer
   • CDistribution layer
   • DAccess layer
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which characteristic is typical of a SOHO network topology?

   • AIt uses a separate core, distribution, and access layer.
   • BIt uses a spine-leaf architecture for high availability.
   • CIt requires multiple redundant paths between switches.
   • DIt relies on a single integrated device for routing, switching, and wireless.
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4. 13expert · hard

   A company runs a legacy application in its on-premises data center. The application requires very low latency to a local database and has predictable, steady traffic. The company is considering moving to a public cloud to reduce hardware maintenance costs. Which factor is most important to consider before migrating?

   • AThe need to manage the physical servers in the cloud
   • BThe requirement to maintain a full-mesh WAN topology
   • CThe inability to scale the application in the cloud
   • DThe increased network latency between the cloud region and the users
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5. 14application · medium

   A company with a headquarters and four branch offices currently uses a hub-and-spoke WAN. The branches are starting to run real-time applications that require low latency between branches. The budget allows for some additional links but not a full mesh. Which change would most improve branch-to-branch latency?

   • AMove to a full-mesh topology
   • BAdd direct links between the branches that communicate most frequently
   • CReplace the hub router with a higher-capacity model
   • DImplement a two-tier campus design at each branch
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6. 15application · medium

   A company is deciding between extending its on-premises data center and moving some workloads to a public cloud. The workloads have unpredictable traffic spikes, and the company wants to avoid purchasing hardware that would sit idle most of the time. Which characteristic of cloud architecture makes it a better fit for this requirement?

   • AFull control over physical hardware
   • BFixed capacity planning
   • CElastic scalability
   • DLower latency than on-premises
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