Understand the Networking Design Role. NETWORKING-DESIGN Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A networking designer is assigned to refresh the campus LAN for a mid-sized company. The CFO wants to minimize capital expenditure, while the CTO wants to ensure the new design can support a planned migration to VoIP. The designer has completed the initial requirements-gathering meetings. What should the designer do next in the design process?

   • ADevelop a high-level design that addresses the VoIP migration and present it to both the CFO and CTO for approval before creating detailed implementation plans.
   • BImmediately order new switches and access points to take advantage of current pricing, then document the design after the hardware arrives.
   • CAsk the CFO to approve a budget increase before any design work, since VoIP will require a complete network overhaul.
   • DProceed directly to creating the detailed implementation plan, since the requirements are already clear from the meetings.
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2. 2expert · hard

   A networking designer has completed the design for a new branch office. The design includes a firewall, a switch, and a wireless access point. The project manager asks for a deliverable that will be used to procure the equipment. What should the designer provide?

   • AA configuration guide for the firewall.
   • BA bill of materials (BOM) with part numbers and quantities.
   • CA test plan for validating the network after installation.
   • DA logical network diagram showing the IP addressing scheme.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common deliverable produced by a networking designer?

   • AA marketing brochure for the company
   • BA purchase order for network equipment
   • CA network diagram showing the logical and physical topology
   • DA help desk ticket for a network issue
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5. 4application · medium

   A designer is working on a network upgrade for a university campus. The registrar's office needs a secure segment for student records, and the research department needs high-bandwidth connectivity for data transfers. The designer has met with both departments separately. What is the best way to proceed?

   • APrioritize the research department's needs because they require more bandwidth, and treat the registrar's requirements as secondary.
   • BDesign a single flat network to keep costs low, and rely on endpoint security to protect student records.
   • CCreate a design that includes separate VLANs for the registrar and research departments, and present it to both stakeholders for feedback.
   • DAsk the IT helpdesk to decide on the design because they know the network best.
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6. 5application · medium

   A networking designer has completed the high-level design for a retail chain's new store network. The design includes redundant uplinks and a segmented Wi-Fi network for guests and employees. What should the designer produce next to guide the deployment?

   • AA request for proposal (RFP) to send to multiple vendors for competitive bidding.
   • BA detailed implementation plan with configuration steps, testing criteria, and a rollback strategy.
   • CA training manual for store employees on how to use the Wi-Fi network.
   • DA network monitoring dashboard to track performance after deployment.
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