What is a key characteristic of Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)?

It uses software-defined controllers to centrally manage WAN connections

It requires dedicated physical circuits for every branch office

It is limited to a single geographic location

It eliminates the need for any WAN connectivity

What is the primary purpose of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

To manage network traffic using software-defined controllers

To connect devices within a single office building

To connect geographically dispersed networks, such as branch offices

To provide high-speed local file sharing

A company has a WAN that connects 10 branch offices. They are experiencing performance issues because some branches are using bandwidth-intensive applications like video conferencing, which is affecting other critical applications. They want to ensure that video conferencing gets the necessary bandwidth but does not starve other applications. They also want to centrally manage the network. Which technology should they implement?

Use a traditional router with static routes

Increase bandwidth on all WAN links

Implement SD-WAN with application-based policies

Disable video conferencing during peak hours

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2.1 Identify and Describe Types of Area Networks (e.g., WAN, LAN, SD-WAN) CYBERSECURITY-APPRENTICE Practice Questions (Page 4)

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A company has a headquarters in New York and a branch office in London. They need to connect the two LANs so that employees can access a centralized database. The connection must be reliable and secure. Which type of network is required?
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A company has a headquarters building where all employees are on the same floor. They need to connect their computers, printers, and servers so they can share files and access the internet. Which type of network should they use?
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What is a key characteristic of Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)?
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What is the primary purpose of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
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A company has a WAN that connects 10 branch offices. They are experiencing performance issues because some branches are using bandwidth-intensive applications like video conferencing, which is affecting other critical applications. They want to ensure that video conferencing gets the necessary bandwidth but does not starve other applications. They also want to centrally manage the network. Which technology should they implement?
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A company has a headquarters in New York and a branch office in London. They need to connect the two LANs so that employees can access a centralized database. The connection must be reliable and secure. Which type of network is required?

A company has a headquarters building where all employees are on the same floor. They need to connect their computers, printers, and servers so they can share files and access the internet. Which type of network should they use?

What is a key characteristic of Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)?

What is the primary purpose of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

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