Understand the Networking Design Role. NETWORKING-DESIGN Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A designer is creating a network design for a hospital that requires high availability for patient-monitoring systems and strict data privacy. The designer has interviewed the clinical staff and the IT security team. What is the next step in the design process?

   • ABegin installing the network equipment to meet the tight project deadline.
   • BAsk the hospital administration to approve a budget for redundant links before completing the design.
   • CCreate the final implementation plan and send it to the procurement team.
   • DDocument the requirements and then develop a high-level design that addresses availability and security.
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2. 17expert · hard

   A networking designer is working on a design for a multinational company. The company has offices in multiple countries, and each local office has its own IT manager who has strong opinions about the network design. The central IT director wants a standardized design to reduce costs, but the local managers want flexibility to meet local needs. What is the best approach for the designer?

   • ADesign a fully standardized network and ignore local input to ensure consistency.
   • BLet each local IT manager design their own network independently.
   • CCreate a core standardized design with defined options for local customization, and present it to all stakeholders for feedback.
   • DAsk the central IT director to make all design decisions without consulting local managers.
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4. 18expert · hard

   A networking designer is designing a network for a university that has a mix of research labs and administrative offices. The research labs require high-bandwidth and low-latency connections for data-intensive applications, while the administrative offices need reliable connectivity for everyday tasks. The university has a limited budget. What is the most important consideration for the designer?

   • ADesign a single high-performance network for all users to simplify management.
   • BDesign separate network segments for research and administration, with appropriate performance levels for each.
   • CPrioritize the research labs and give the administrative offices a basic network.
   • DAsk the research labs to fund their own network upgrades.
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5. 19expert · hard

   A networking designer is working on a design for a government agency that requires high security and strict compliance. The agency has a legacy system that cannot be migrated to the cloud, but new applications can be cloud-based. The agency wants to reduce costs by using cloud services where possible. What is the designer's best approach?

   • AUse a public cloud for all workloads and assume the cloud provider ensures compliance.
   • BDesign a hybrid solution that keeps the legacy system on-premises and uses a compliant cloud region for new applications.
   • CKeep everything on-premises to ensure compliance, ignoring potential cost savings.
   • DMove all workloads to the cloud and decommission the legacy system.
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6. 20application · medium

   A networking designer is hired to design a network for a new logistics hub. The operations manager requires real-time tracking of shipments, and the finance department wants to reduce ongoing operational costs. The designer has gathered requirements and is now evaluating different design options. What is the designer's primary responsibility at this stage?

   • ASelect the cheapest hardware that meets the minimum requirements.
   • BFocus only on the real-time tracking requirement and ignore cost constraints.
   • CDesign a solution that meets the operational requirements while considering total cost of ownership.
   • DLeave the design decisions to the vendor because they know their products best.
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