In which of the following network configurations would
problem resolution be the easiest?
A. Bus
B. Ring
C.Star
D. Mesh
Answer / guest
Answer: C
The star configuration would be the easiest network for
problem resolution. In a star configuration all lines are
connected to the central hub. A problem can occur if the
central hub fails. A bus configuration can be difficult to
troubleshoot since a cable break can be difficult to find.
Ring configurations are also difficult to trouble shoot.
Problems in a mesh configuration are also easy to diagnose,
but not as easy as in a star configuration.
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Which of the following is an advantage of an integrated test facility (ITF)? A. It uses actual master files or dummies and the IS auditor does not have to review the source of the transaction. B. Periodic testing does not require separate test processes. C. It validates application systems and tests the ongoing operation of the system. D. It eliminates the need to prepare test data.
Which of the following types of firewalls would BEST protect a network from an Internet attack? A. Screened subnet firewall B. Application filtering gateway C. Packet filtering router D. Circuit-level gateway
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