2.1 Identify and Describe Types of Area Networks (e.g., WAN, LAN, SD-WAN) CYBERSECURITY-APPRENTICE Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which technology is commonly used in a Wide Area Network (WAN) to connect remote sites?

   • AEthernet switches and local cabling
   • BWi-Fi access points
   • CMPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)
   • DBluetooth personal area networks
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2. 7application · medium

   A multinational company has offices in several countries. They need to ensure that critical applications receive priority over less important traffic on their WAN links. They also want to centrally manage all branch connections. Which technology should they deploy?

   • AA PAN for each office
   • BA single LAN in each office
   • CSD-WAN
   • DA traditional WAN with static routing
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4. 8application · medium

   A company with several branch offices currently uses multiple MPLS circuits, which are expensive. They want to reduce costs by using cheaper internet connections while still maintaining a reliable and secure connection between offices. They also want to centrally manage the network. Which solution should they adopt?

   • AUse SD-WAN to manage multiple internet connections
   • BReplace MPLS with a single broadband connection per office
   • CKeep MPLS but reduce bandwidth
   • DUse a VPN over the internet without central management
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5. 9foundation · easy

   What is a common characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

   • AIt spans a large geographic area, such as a country
   • BIt provides high-speed connectivity over a limited geographic area
   • CIt relies on software-defined controllers to route traffic between sites
   • DIt requires leased lines from a telecommunications provider
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6. 10expert · hard

   A company has a main office and a branch office. They are experiencing slow performance when accessing applications hosted at the main office. They have a dedicated MPLS connection, but it is often congested. They are considering using SD-WAN to improve performance. Which SD-WAN feature is most likely to address the congestion issue?

   • ADynamic path selection
   • BEncryption
   • CCentralized management
   • DLink bonding
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