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Network Design & Optimization Flashcards

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  1. A telecom manager needs to reduce end-to-end latency for a real-time voice application. Which optimization technique is MOST effective?

    Answer: Implement QoS traffic prioritization

    QoS prioritization queues voice packets ahead of less time-sensitive traffic, directly reducing latency for real-time applications.

  2. In a hierarchical network design, which layer is responsible for high-speed backbone switching between distribution blocks?

    Answer: Core layer

    The core layer provides high-speed, high-availability switching between distribution blocks without applying complex policies.

  3. A network experiences congestion on a primary WAN link. Which routing protocol feature automatically redistributes traffic to alternate paths?

    Answer: Equal-cost multipath (ECMP)

    ECMP load-balances traffic across multiple equal-cost paths, automatically utilizing alternate WAN links when one becomes congested.

  4. What is the primary purpose of network baseline documentation in optimization efforts?

    Answer: To establish normal performance thresholds for anomaly detection

    A network baseline captures normal performance metrics so deviations can be identified and addressed before they impact service quality.

  5. A TMP candidate is designing a network for a campus with 5,000 users. Which topology best balances redundancy and cost at the distribution layer?

    Answer: Dual-homed star connecting to two core switches

    A dual-homed star provides redundancy against core switch failure while avoiding the excessive cost and complexity of full mesh.

  6. Which metric is used by OSPF to calculate the best path to a destination?

    Answer: Bandwidth-based cost

    OSPF uses cost, which is calculated as a function of interface bandwidth (100 Mbps / link bandwidth), to determine the shortest path.

  7. When implementing SD-WAN to optimize branch connectivity, what key advantage does it offer over traditional MPLS-only designs?

    Answer: Ability to dynamically select transport paths based on real-time application performance

    SD-WAN continuously monitors link quality and can shift application flows between MPLS, broadband, and LTE in real time to maintain SLA compliance.