Planning Fundamentals NETWORKING-DESIGN Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1expert · hard

   A company is planning a Dell networking solution for a new building. The design must support both office data traffic and a storage network. The budget is fixed, and the team must choose between a single converged network and separate networks. Which consideration is most important in this decision?

   • AThe number of employees in the building.
   • BThe total cost of ownership, including hardware, power, and cooling.
   • CThe color of the network cables preferred by the facility team.
   • DThe brand of the office phones being deployed.
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2. 2application · medium

   A company is planning a Dell networking solution that will connect a new storage array to multiple servers. The team must ensure that the storage network can handle the expected throughput without becoming a bottleneck. Which planning activity is most important?

   • AUse the same physical switch for both storage and data traffic.
   • BPerform a capacity assessment to estimate bandwidth requirements.
   • CDeploy the storage array in a different building.
   • DConfigure all ports at the highest speed regardless of need.
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4. 3application · medium

   A data center is planning to install Dell switches in a rack that also contains high-density storage arrays. The team is concerned about heat buildup. Which physical planning action is most effective?

   • AUse longer cables to allow more space between devices.
   • BEnsure proper airflow by using blanking panels and maintaining recommended spacing.
   • CPlace switches at the bottom of the rack to reduce heat rise.
   • DIncrease the room temperature to reduce cooling costs.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   When planning the physical placement of Dell networking equipment in a data center, which factor is most important to consider for ensuring proper cooling and airflow?

   • AThe number of network cables connected to each switch
   • BThe software version running on the switches
   • CThe color of the equipment rack
   • DThe orientation of the equipment in the rack relative to hot and cold aisles
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6. 5application · medium

   A network team is planning the installation of Dell switches in a rack that will also house a storage array. The rack is located near a support pillar, and the team is concerned about accessibility. Which physical planning consideration is most important?

   • AInstall the rack flush against the wall to save space.
   • BUse the shortest possible cable lengths to save cost.
   • CEnsure there is adequate clearance for front and rear access to the equipment.
   • DPlace the switches at the very top of the rack.
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