Network Redundancy
This quiz will test your understanding of Network Redundancy.
Questions
What is the primary purpose of network redundancy?
- To increase network speed
- To reduce network latency
- To provide backup paths in case of failure
- To improve network security
Which of the following is NOT a common type of network redundancy?
- Active-active redundancy
- Active-passive redundancy
- Load balancing
- Spanning Tree Protocol
In active-active redundancy, how many devices are typically used?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
What is the main advantage of active-active redundancy over active-passive redundancy?
- Increased bandwidth
- Improved fault tolerance
- Lower cost
- Simplified management
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of network redundancy?
- Increased reliability
- Improved performance
- Reduced downtime
- Increased cost
What is the term for a network topology that uses multiple paths between devices?
- Star topology
- Bus topology
- Ring topology
- Mesh topology
Which of the following is NOT a common redundancy protocol used in networks?
- Hot standby routing protocol (HSRP)
- Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
- Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP)
- Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
What is the purpose of load balancing in network redundancy?
- To increase network speed
- To reduce network latency
- To distribute traffic across multiple paths
- To improve network security
Which of the following is NOT a common load balancing algorithm?
- Round-robin
- Least connections
- Weighted round-robin
- First-come, first-served
What is the term for a network device that is used to connect two or more networks?
- Router
- Switch
- Hub
- Modem
Which of the following is NOT a common type of router redundancy?
- Hot standby routing protocol (HSRP)
- Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
- Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP)
- Spanning Tree Protocol
What is the purpose of a spanning tree protocol in network redundancy?
- To prevent loops in a network
- To distribute traffic across multiple paths
- To provide backup paths in case of failure
- To improve network security
Which of the following is NOT a common spanning tree protocol?
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
- Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
- VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
What is the term for a network device that is used to connect multiple devices to a network?
- Router
- Switch
- Hub
- Modem
Which of the following is NOT a common type of switch redundancy?
- Hot standby switch redundancy
- Virtual Switch Redundancy Protocol (VSRP)
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
- Spanning Tree Protocol