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Explain how multiple networks are used in everyday life.
Explain the topologies and devices used in a small to medium-sized business network.
Explain the basic characteristics of a network that supports communication in a small to medium-sized
business.
Explain trends in networking that will affect the use of networks in small to medium-sized businesses.
Required Materials:
Reading Organizer
Packet Tracer Activities:
1.2.4.4 Packet Tracer - Representing the Network Instructions
Labs: 1.1.1.8 Lab - Researching Network Collaboration Tools
1.2.1.7 Activity – Network Component Representations and Functions
1.2.4.4 Packet Tracer – Network Representation
1.3.1.3 Lab - Mapping the Internet
1.4.4.3 Lab - Researching IT and Networking Job Opportunities
1.5.1.1 Class Activity - Draw Your Concept of the Internet Now Instructions
Chapter Test
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Note: the Reading Organizer has weighted scoring. Any question with the word explain or define in it is
expected to have a longer answer and is worth two points each.
After completion of this chapter, you should be able to:
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Explain how multiple networks are used in everyday life.
Explain the topologies and devices used in a small to medium-sized business network.
Explain the basic characteristics of a network that supports communication in a small to medium-sized
business.
Explain trends in networking that will affect the use of networks in small to medium-sized businesses.
1.1 Globally Connected
1. What is the IoE or Internet of Everything?
2. What is the human network?
3. List some of the forms of communications that can be accessed by a global audience.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
4. What is the purpose of a SOHO or Small Office/Home Office?
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5. What does the term Internet mean?
6. What is the simplest peer-to-peer network?
7. What are the advantages of peer-to-peer networking?
a.
b.
c.
d.
8. What are the disadvantages of peer-to-peer networking?
a.
b.
c.
d.
1.2 LANs, WANs, and the Internet
9. List the three network infrastructure categories of network components?
a.
b.
c.
10. List examples of intermediary network devices.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
11. Processes running on the intermediary network devices perform what functions?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
12. What is network media?
13. What are the three most common types of media?
a.
b.
c.
14. Different types of network media have different features and benefits. Not all network media has the same
characteristics and is appropriate for the same purpose. What are the criteria for choosing network media?
a.
b.
c.
d.
15. List and explain the two types of topology diagrams.
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a. ___________________________________________–
b. ___________________________________________–
16. Explain the function of each of the device categories listed below.
End Devices –
Intermediary Devices –
Network Media –
17. Explain the two most common types of network infrastructures.
a. ___________________________________________–
18. Explain the other types of networks available.
a. ___________________________________________–
b. ___________________________________________–
c. ___________________________________________–
19. Local Area Networks (LANs) are a network infrastructure that spans a small geographical area. Explain what
specific features LANs include:
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a.
b.
c.
20. Wide Area Networks (WANs) are a network infrastructure that spans a wide geographical area. WANs are
typically managed by service providers (SP) or Internet Service Providers (ISP). Explain what specific features
WANs include:
a.
b.
c.
21. Explain what the Internet is?
22. Explain the following terms:
a. Intranet –
b. Extranet –
23. List the most common way home users connect to the internet through an ISP.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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e.
24. Business-class internet is typically done through an SP; this may include?
a.
b.
c.
25. What internet connection options are commonly used by SOHO’s or Small Office-Home Office users?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
26. Out of all the internet connection options which ones do not require a physical cable to be run to the
building?
a.
b.
1.3 The Network as a Platform
27. Explain what a converged network is.
28. There are four basic characteristics that underlying network architectures need to address in order to meet
user expectations. These are:
a.
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b.
c.
d.
29. Explain how network architecture that is built to be fault tolerant.
30. What is redundancy?
31. Explain in how a Circuit-Switched Connection works.
32. Explain in detail how a Packet-Switched Connection works.
33. What is scalability within a network infrastructure?
34. The point where ISPs interconnect is often called a ____________________ ?
35. What is the purpose of each of the following ISP Tier’s?
a. Tier-1 –
b. Tier-2 –
c. Tier-3 –
36. What is Quality of Service?
37. There are two types of network security concerns that must be addressed. List and explain both.
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a. ___________________________________________–
b. ___________________________________________–
38. In order to achieve the goals of network security, there are three primary requirements. List and explain
each.
a. ___________________________________________–
b. ___________________________________________–
c. ___________________________________________–
1.4 The Changing Network Environment
39. Explain Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)?
40. What is cloud computing?
41. What are the four primary types of clouds?
a.
b.
c.
d.
42. What is a data center used for?
43. What is powerline networking?
44. What is a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP)?
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45. Where are WISPs commonly found?
46. Another wireless solution for the home and small businesses is wireless broadband. Explain this technology.
47. Why should network security be implemented in multiple layers?
48. At a minimum, home or small office network security should include what options?
a.
b.
48. What other security options should larger networks include?
a.
b.
c.
d.
50. Draw a line between the correct term and its definition.
Firewall
An attack which slows down or crashes equipment and programs
Zero-Day Attack
Filters network access and data traffic
Virus, Worm, or Trojan
Blocks unauthorized access to your network
Access Control List (ACL)
Network attack that occurs on the first day that a vulnerability becomes known
Denial of Service
Arbitrary code running on user devices
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