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1.10.1 What did I learn in this module? Quiz
1.10.2 Module Quiz - Networking Today
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Basic Switch and End Device What did I learn in this 

2 
Configuration module?

3 Protocols and Models  Networks Affect our Lives

In today’s world, through the use of networks, we are

4 Physical Layer  connected like never before. People with ideas can
communicate instantly with others to make those
ideas a reality. The creation of online communities for
5 Number Systems  the exchange of ideas and information has the
potential to increase productivity opportunities across
the globe. The creation of the cloud lets us store
documents and pictures and access them anywhere,
6 Data Link Layer 
anytime.

Network Components
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All computers that are connected to a network and
participate directly in network communication are
8 Network Layer  classified as hosts. Hosts can be called end devices.
Some hosts are also called clients. Many computers
function as the servers and clients on the network.
9 This type of network is called a peer-to-peer network.
Address Resolution 
An end device is either the source or destination of a
message transmitted over the network. Intermediary
devices connect the individual end devices to the
10 Basic Router Configuration  network and can connect multiple individual networks
to form an internetwork. Intermediary devices use the
destination end device address, in conjunction with
11 IPv4 Addressing  information about the network interconnections, to
determine the path that messages should take
through the network. The media provides the channel
12 over which the message travels from source to
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destination.

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Network Representations and Topologies

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Diagrams of networks often use symbols to represent

the different devices and connections that make up a
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1.9.3 understand how devices connect in a large network.
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1 This type of “picture” of a network is known as a
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topology diagram. Physical topology diagrams
1.10 Module Practice and Quiz  illustrate the physical location of intermediary devices
and cable installation. Logical topology diagrams
1.10.1 What did I learn in this module? illustrate devices, ports, and the addressing scheme
of the network.

1.10.2 Module Quiz - Networking Today Common Types of Networks

Small home networks connect a few computers to

Basic Switch and End Device each other and to the internet. The small office/home
2 Configuration 
office (SOHO) network allows computers in a home
office or a remote office to connect to a corporate
network, or access centralized, shared resources.
3 Protocols and Models  Medium to large networks, such as those used by
corporations and schools, can have many locations
with hundreds or thousands of interconnected hosts.
4 Physical Layer  The internet is a network of networks that connects
hundreds of millions of computers world-wide. The
two most common types of network infrastructures
5 are Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area
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Networks (WANs). A LAN is a network infrastructure
that spans a small geographical area. A WAN is a
network infrastructure that spans a wide geographical
6 Data Link Layer  area. Intranet refers to a private connection of LANs
and WANs that belongs to an organization. An
organization may use an extranet to provide secure
7 Ethernet Switching  and safe access to individuals who work for a different
organization but require access to the organization’s
data.
8 Network Layer 
Internet Connections

SOHO internet connections include cable, DSL,

9 Address Resolution 
Cellular, Satellite, and Dial-up telephone. Business
internet connections include Dedicated Leased Line,
Metro Ethernet, Business DSL, and Satellite. The
10 Basic Router Configuration  choice of connection varies depending on
geographical location and service provider availability.
Traditional separate networks used different
11 IPv4 Addressing  technologies, rules, and standards. Converged
networks deliver data, voice, and video between many
different types of devices over the same network
infrastructure. This network infrastructure uses the
12 IPv6 Addressing 
same set of rules, agreements, and implementation
standards. Packet Tracer is a flexible software
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program that lets you use network representations

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and theories to build network models and explore
relatively complex LANs and WANs.

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1 The term network architecture refers to the
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technologies that support the infrastructure and the
1.10 Module Practice and Quiz  programmed services and rules, or protocols, that
move data across the network. As networks evolve,
1.10.1 What did I learn in this module? we have learned that there are four basic
characteristics that network architects must address
to meet user expectations: Fault Tolerance, Scalability,
1.10.2 Module Quiz - Networking Today Quality of Service (QoS), and Security. A fault tolerant
network is one that limits the number of affected
devices during a failure. Having multiple paths to a
Basic Switch and End Device destination is known as redundancy. A scalable
2 
Configuration network expands quickly to support new users and
applications. Networks are scalable because the
designers follow accepted standards and protocols.
3 Protocols and Models  QoS is a primary mechanism for managing congestion
and ensuring reliable delivery of content to all users.
Network administrators must address two types of
4 Physical Layer  network security concerns: network infrastructure
security and information security. To achieve the goals
of network security, there are three primary
5 requirements: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
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Network Trends

6 Data Link Layer  There are several recent networking trends that affect
organizations and consumers: Bring Your Own Device
(BYOD), online collaboration, video communications,
7 Ethernet Switching  and cloud computing. BYOD means any device, with
any ownership, used anywhere. Collaboration tools,
like Cisco WebEx give employees, students, teachers,
8 Network Layer  customers, and partners a way to instantly connect,
interact, and achieve their objectives. Video is used
for communications, collaboration, and entertainment.
Video calls are made to and from anyone with an
9 Address Resolution 
internet connection, regardless of where they are
located. Cloud computing allows us to store personal
files, even backup an entire drive on servers over the
10 Basic Router Configuration  internet. Applications such as word processing and
photo editing can be accessed using the cloud. There
are four primary types of Clouds: Public Clouds,
11 IPv4 Addressing  Private Clouds, Hybrid Clouds, and Custom Clouds.
Smart home technology is currently being developed
for all rooms within a house. Smart home technology
will become more common as home networking and
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high-speed internet technology expands. Using the
same wiring that delivers electricity, powerline
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networking sends information by sending data on

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certain frequencies. A Wireless Internet Service
Provider (WISP) is an ISP that connects subscribers to
a designated access point or hot spot using similar
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Network Security
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There are several common external threats to
1.10.1 What did I learn in this module? networks:

Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses

1.10.2 Module Quiz - Networking Today Spyware and adware
Zero-day attacks
Threat Actor attacks
Basic Switch and End Device Denial of service attacks
2 
Configuration Data interception and theft
Identity theft

3 Protocols and Models  These are the basic security components for a home
or small office network:

4 Physical Layer  Antivirus and antispyware

Firewall filtering

5 Number Systems  Larger networks and corporate networks use antivirus,

antispyware, and firewall filtering, but they also have
other security requirements:
6 Data Link Layer 
Dedicated firewall systems
Access control lists (ACL)
Intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
7 Ethernet Switching  Virtual private networks (VPN)

The IT Professional
8 Network Layer 
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
certification demonstrates that you have a knowledge
9 Address Resolution  of foundational technologies and ensures you stay
relevant with skill sets needed for the adoption of
next-generation technologies. Your CCNA certification
10 will prepare you for a variety of jobs in today’s market.
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At www.netacad.com you can click the Careers menu
and then select Employment opportunities. You can
find employment opportunities where you live by using
11 IPv4 Addressing  the Talent Bridge Matching Engine. Search for jobs
with Cisco as well as Cisco partners and distributors
seeking Cisco Networking Academy students and
12 IPv6 Addressing  alumni.

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1. During a routine inspection, a technician
discovered that software that was installed on a
1.10.1 What did I learn in this module?
computer was secretly collecting data about
websites that were visited by users of the
1.10.2 Module Quiz - Networking Today computer. Which type of threat is affecting this
computer?

Basic Switch and End Device zero-day attack

2 
Configuration
DoS attack​

spyware
3 Protocols and Models 
identity theft

2. Which term refers to a network that provides

4 Physical Layer 
secure access to the corporate offices by
suppliers, customers and collaborators?

5 Number Systems  intranet

Internet

6 Data Link Layer  extranet

extendednet

7 Ethernet Switching 
3. A large corporation has modified its network to
allow users to access network resources from
their personal laptops and smart phones. Which
8 Network Layer  networking trend does this describe?

online collaboration
9 Address Resolution 
bring your own device

video conferencing
10 Basic Router Configuration  cloud computing

4. What is an ISP?
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It is an organization that enables individuals
and businesses to connect to the Internet.
12 IPv6 Addressing 
It is a protocol that establishes how
computers within a local network

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communicate.
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It is a networking device that combines the
functionality of several different networking
devices in one.
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1 and wiring standards for networking.
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5. In which scenario would the use of a WISP be
recommended?
1.10.1 What did I learn in this module?
any home with multiple wireless devices
1.10.2 Module Quiz - Networking Today an apartment in a building with cable access
to the Internet

Basic Switch and End Device a farm in a rural area without wired
2  broadband access
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an Internet cafe in a city

3 Protocols and Models 

6. What characteristic of a network enables it to
quickly grow to support new users and
applications without impacting the performance
4 Physical Layer  of the service being delivered to existing users?

accessibility
5 Number Systems  quality of service

reliability
6 Data Link Layer  scalability

7. A college is building a new dormitory on its

7 Ethernet Switching  campus. Workers are digging in the ground to
install a new water pipe for the dormitory. A
worker accidentally damages a fiber optic cable
8 Network Layer  that connects two of the existing dormitories to
the campus data center. Although the cable has
been cut, students in the dormitories only
9 experience a very short interruption of network
Address Resolution 
services. What characteristic of the network is
shown here?

10 Basic Router Configuration  quality of service (QoS)

scalability

11 IPv4 Addressing  security

fault tolerance

12 integrity
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8. What are two characteristics of a scalable

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network? (Choose two.)

easily overloaded with increased traffic

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users
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suitable for modular devices that allow for
expansion
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is not as reliable as a small network

1.10.2 Module Quiz - Networking Today

9. Which device performs the function of
determining the path that messages should take
Basic Switch and End Device through internetworks?
2 Configuration 
a DSL modem

a firewall
3 Protocols and Models 
a router

a web server
4 Physical Layer 
10. Which two Internet connection options do not
require that physical cables be run to the
5 Number Systems  building? (Choose two.)

dedicated leased line

6 Data Link Layer  cellular

dialup

7 Ethernet Switching  DSL

satellite

8 Network Layer  11. What type of network must a home user access
in order to do online shopping?

9 Address Resolution  a local area network

an extranet

10 Basic Router Configuration  the Internet

an intranet

11 IPv4 Addressing  12. How does BYOD change the way in which
businesses implement networks?​

12 IPv6 Addressing  BYOD provides flexibility in where and how

users can access network resources.

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BYOD users are responsible for their own

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network security, thus reducing the need for
organizational security policies.

BYOD requires organizations to purchase

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1 BYOD devices are more expensive than
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devices that are purchased by an
1.10 Module Practice and Quiz  organization.

1.10.1 What did I learn in this module? 13. An employee wants to access the network of
the organization remotely, in the safest possible
1.10.2 Module Quiz - Networking Today way. What network feature would allow an
employee to gain secure remote access to a
company network?
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2 Configuration  ACL

IPS

3 VPN
Protocols and Models 
BYOD

4 Physical Layer  14. What is the Internet?

It provides network access for mobile

5 Number Systems  devices.

It is a network based on Ethernet

technology.
6 Data Link Layer 
It provides connections through
interconnected global networks.

7 Ethernet Switching  It is a private network for an organization

with LAN and WAN connections.

8 Network Layer  15. What are two functions of end devices on a

network? (Choose two.)

9 They provide the channel over which the

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network message travels.

They filter the flow of data to enhance

10 Basic Router Configuration  security.

They are the interface between humans and

the communication network.
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They originate the data that flows through
the network.

12 They direct data over alternate paths in the

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event of link failures.

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3 Protocols and Models 

4 Physical Layer 

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