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! |