Chapter 12

1:

Should you use a hub, bridge, or switch?

A1:

Answer: It depends.

2:

What are some basic steps in designing a network?

A2:

Answer: Some of the steps include assessing the network and developing technical drawings, testing plans, and implementation plans.

3:

What breaks up a collision domain?

A3:

Answer: Bridges and switches.

4:

What breaks up a broadcast domain?

A4:

Answer: Routers.

5:

When might you use switches rather than hubs?

A5:

Answer: When you are concerned about scaling network growth without having to replace equipment or needing to break up collision domains because of the impact collisions are having on your network.

6:

When might you use a router rather than a switch?

A6:

Answer: When you need to connect to a wide-area network, such as a Frame Relay or Internet network, or when you need to break up broadcast domains.

7:

What is the number-one rule of a network?

A7:

Answer: It has to work!