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Gathering Network Requirements: Review Questions

1. During an evaluation of the currently installed network, the IT staff performs a gap
analysis to determine whether the existing network infrastructure can support the
desired new features. At which stage of the Network Lifecycle approach does this
activity occur?
A Prepare Phase
B Plan Phase
C Design Phase
D Implement Phase
E Operate Phase
F Optimize Phase
2. Which stage of the Network Lifecycle strategy is usually completed before an
organization issues a Request For Proposal (RFP) or Request For Quotation
(RFQ)?
A Prepare Phase
B Plan Phase
C Design Phase
D Implement Phase
E Operate Phase
F Optimize Phase
3. What is the purpose of SNMP?
A To facilitate the exchange of information between devices and the NMS
B To monitor and control managed network devices
C To report user logins to a monitoring station
D To verify traffic throughout the network and keep a log of all activity
4. During an analysis of a customer network, several possible opportunities for
network improvement are identified. At which stage of the Network Lifecycle does
this process occur?
A Prepare Phase
B Plan Phase
C Design Phase
D Implement Phase
E Optimize Phase
F Operate Phase
5. What provides the initial data for the Optimize Phase?
A Performance monitoring
B Business goals
C Technical goals
D RFP
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6. Which two statements are true regarding the response to an RFQ?(Choose two.)
The response should be brief.
A It should strictly conform to the formatting requirements specified by the RFQ.
B Only the items that the contracting company will be addressing should be
answered.
C The response helps the customer compare pricing with other potential contractors.
D The response is more complicated than a response to a RFP.
7. What are two disadvantages of using a bottom-up approach instead of a top-down
approach to network design? (Choose two.)
A It can result in an inappropriate network design.
B A new design cannot be implemented right away.
C It does not take into account the business goals of the company.
D This approach is not commonly practiced and is therefore not as well known.
E It requires tedious and time-consuming meetings with the customer to develop an
understanding of the organization.
8. What is a business constraint that may impact the WAN design of a company?
A company policy regarding specific operating systems on LAN devices
B current monitoring protocols implemented on end-user devices
C non-availability of end users during implementation
D company policy requiring the use of specific vendor networking equipment due to
partnerships
9. What is the purpose of preparing a business case?
A To justify the financial investment in implementing the technology change
B To provide an example of a previous job done in the RFP
C To define the technical requirements of the network
D To define timelines and critical milestones
10. What is the purpose of creating a prioritized list of technical requirements?
A defines the project scope
B determines the business profitability
C creates a feasibility report for analysis
D identifies existing and new user groups
11. A network engineer is analyzing the network of a potential client company to
identify problems and determine whether a network upgrade or addition is needed.
Which role in the sales team is this engineer assuming?
A Post-sales field engineer
B Pre-sales engineer
C Account manager
D Network designer
12. Which two statements best describe the responsibilities of an account manager?
(Choose two.)
A Acts as the primary point of contact between the company and the client
B Directs the sales teams and support personnel
C Provides technical support to critical clients
D Selects the equipment and technologies to be used for the client solution
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E Acts as the network design lead

13. What is the purpose of system-level acceptance testing?
A To develop an installation plan for the newly designed network
B to train end users and support personnel on the newly installed network
C to check that the newly installed network meets the business goals and design
requirements
D to justify the financial investment required to implement the technology change
14. What is a purpose of establishing a network baseline?
A It provides a statistical average for network performance.
B It manages the performance of network devices.
C It creates a point of reference for future network evaluations.
D It checks the security configuration of network devices.
15. When should a network baseline be performed within the stages of the Network
Lifecycle?
A Prepare Phase
B Plan Phase
C Design Phase
D Implement Phase
E Operate Phase
16. What are two benefits of using a top-down approach instead of a bottom-up
approach to network design? (Choose two.)
A incorporates organizational requirements
B allows for a quick response to a design request
C requires less time up front to create a network design
D clarifies design goals from the perspective of applications and network solutions
E facilitates a design by using devices and technologies that are based on previous
experience
17. Which software component is installed on network devices that are managed
through SNMP?
A Management agents
B Management stations
C Network management protocol
D Management Information Base (MIB)
18. A network engineer working for a contracting company is informed of a pre-bid
meeting with a potential client. What purpose does the network engineer have for
attending the pre-bid meeting?
A To submit request for proposal responses
B To discuss proposed installation and monitoring plans
C To perform system-level acceptance tests on the current network
D To clarify project scope and timelines not included in the original request for
proposal
E To create a business case outlining reasons for financial investment in a network
upgrade
19. A major corporation has decided to hire someone to upgrade their network
infrastructure. A network consulting company wants the job. What document must
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the network consulting company obtain to learn about the business goals, the
project scope, the requirements for the new network and the expected deliverables?
A Business Case
B Project Plan
C Request for Proposal
D Request for Comments
20. A corporation (client) wants a network upgrade and is putting out a request for
services to various network consulting companies (contractors). A RFQ is required.
Which statement is true concerning the RFQ?
A Sent from the contractors to the client in response to a RFP
B Sent from the client to the contractors along with the RFP to provide more specific
technical details
C Sent from the client to the contractors in place of a RFP when the technical
specifications of a project are known
D Sent from the contractors to the client outlining reasons for financial investments
for the network upgrade
21. Which stage of the Network Lifecycle involves proactive management to identify
and resolve issues before the organization is affected?
A Prepare Phase
B Plan Phase
C Design Phase
D Implement Phase
E Operate Phase
F Optimize Phase
22. Why is it important to prioritize business goals when developing network design?
A to ensure that the least expensive technologies are implemented first
B to simplify the configuration, administration, and monitoring of the newly installed
network
C to anticipate the effects of changes and growth of the business
D to adhere to the best opportunities to contribute to the success of the business
23. Which two items help identify business goals and priorities before a new network
project starts? (Choose two.)
A Installation
B Motivation
C Profitability
D Trustworthiness
E Customer satisfaction
24. A network engineer working for ABC company is writing a response to an RFP for
a network upgrade and must create an executive summary. Which statement
describes the basic components of an executive summary?
A Quick overview of the problem, the recommended solution, and the justification
for ABC company doing the job
B Detailed description of the solution, including but not limited to, timelines,
turnover schedule, warranty information, and emergency recovery information
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C Detailed description of costs including, the cost of software and hardware

components, licensing requirements, labor cost, and other applicable fees
D Multiple page document containing additional information such as detailed lists of
equipment required, diagrams, company background information, and insurance
coverage
25. In a network management architecture, which statement best describes a
management agent?
A communication protocol used between a management station and managed device
B standardized database that a device keeps about itself concerning network
performance parameters
C host with the management application loaded that is used by the administrator to
monitor and configure network devices
D software running on a managed device to collect network information and allow
that device to be managed by a management station