planning, designing, building and implementing network infrastructure solutions MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 6, 2024

  1. What is the primary objective of network planning?
    a) To establish the financial budget for the network
    b) To design a detailed network diagram and architecture
    c) To identify the specific requirements and goals of the network
    d) To purchase the necessary hardware and software
    Answer: c) To identify the specific requirements and goals of the network
  2. Which network design principle focuses on ensuring that the network is scalable and can handle future growth?
    a) Redundancy
    b) Scalability
    c) Security
    d) Simplicity
    Answer: b) Scalability
  3. In network infrastructure, what does ‘redundancy’ refer to?
    a) The use of multiple paths or devices to ensure continuous operation in case of a failure
    b) The use of a single path to reduce costs
    c) The elimination of all network devices
    d) The simplification of network protocols
    Answer: a) The use of multiple paths or devices to ensure continuous operation in case of a failure
  4. Which tool is commonly used to create and visualize network diagrams during the design phase?
    a) Network Management System (NMS)
    b) Packet Sniffer
    c) Network Diagramming Software
    d) Firewall
    Answer: c) Network Diagramming Software
  5. What is the purpose of a ‘network topology’?
    a) To determine the physical and logical layout of network devices and connections
    b) To encrypt network data for security
    c) To manage network performance and traffic
    d) To monitor network user behavior
    Answer: a) To determine the physical and logical layout of network devices and connections
  6. Which of the following is a key consideration when implementing network security measures?
    a) Minimizing the number of network devices
    b) Ensuring only authorized access through authentication and encryption
    c) Increasing network speed by removing security protocols
    d) Limiting network bandwidth
    Answer: b) Ensuring only authorized access through authentication and encryption
  7. During the building phase of network infrastructure, what is ‘cabling infrastructure’ responsible for?
    a) Configuring network devices
    b) Connecting network devices physically through cables
    c) Managing network traffic
    d) Monitoring network performance
    Answer: b) Connecting network devices physically through cables
  8. What does ‘network performance monitoring’ involve?
    a) Installing new network hardware
    b) Evaluating the effectiveness of network design
    c) Analyzing and tracking network traffic, speed, and errors to ensure optimal operation
    d) Designing new network topologies
    Answer: c) Analyzing and tracking network traffic, speed, and errors to ensure optimal operation
  9. Which document outlines the detailed technical requirements and specifications for network implementation?
    a) Network Design Document
    b) Network Performance Report
    c) Network Budget Plan
    d) Network Security Policy
    Answer: a) Network Design Document
  10. In network infrastructure, what is the purpose of ‘load balancing’?
    a) To increase the network’s physical size
    b) To distribute network traffic evenly across multiple servers or devices to ensure optimal performance and prevent overload
    c) To reduce the number of network devices
    d) To eliminate redundant network paths
    Answer: b) To distribute network traffic evenly across multiple servers or devices to ensure optimal performance and prevent overload