Mgs 402 Chapter 8

Front 1

Routers connect two or more network segments that use the same ordifferent data link protocols, but the same network protocol.

Back 1

True

Front 2

The cable to connect BNs is usually twisted pair.

Back 2

False

Front 3

Routers use network layer address to forward packets between network segments.

Back 3

True

Front 4

Backbone networks typically use lower speed circuits to interconnect a series of LANs and provide connections to other backbone networks.

Back 4

False

Front 5

A __________ type of BN has a star topology with a switch at its center resulting in all devices on the BN segment being part of the same IP network.

Back 5

Switched Backbone

Front 6

Devices in a rack are connected together using ___________.

Back 6

Patch Cables

Front 7

The _________ is the part of the backbone that connects the different backbones together.

Back 7

Core Layer

Front 8

The backbone architecture layer that is closest to the users is the

Back 8

Access Layer