What is a primary function of a distribution switch in a campus network?

Providing the high-speed backbone for the entire network

Connecting the campus network to the internet

Connecting end-user devices like PCs and printers

Aggregating traffic from multiple access switches and performing routing

A remote sales office has a small network with 10 users and needs to connect to the corporate office over the internet. The office also needs to enforce a security policy that blocks certain websites. Which device should be deployed at the remote office?

Cisco ISR 1100 router with firewall features

Where is a firewall typically placed in a network to protect internal resources?

In the access layer to connect end devices

In the core layer to provide high-speed forwarding

In the distribution layer to aggregate traffic

Between the internal network and an untrusted external network such as the internet

What is the primary role of an access switch in a campus network?

Providing the high-speed backbone for the network

Connecting end devices such as PCs, printers, and IP phones

Aggregating traffic from distribution switches

Routing between VLANs and enforcing security policies

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1.7 Identify Cisco Infrastructure Networking Devices, Roles, and Functions 800-150 Practice Questions (Page 4)

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What is a primary function of a distribution switch in a campus network?
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An enterprise is connecting its campus network to a service provider's MPLS WAN. The campus has multiple distribution blocks, and the network team wants a device that can aggregate traffic from the campus and route it to the WAN. Which Cisco platform is most appropriate?
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A remote sales office has a small network with 10 users and needs to connect to the corporate office over the internet. The office also needs to enforce a security policy that blocks certain websites. Which device should be deployed at the remote office?
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Where is a firewall typically placed in a network to protect internal resources?
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