23. (TCO 1) What is meant by the term converged network,
and why are converged networks becoming so common? What advantages do converged networks offer? (Points : 16)
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24. (TCO 2) The TCP/IP model and OSI reference model both use a layered approach to networking that has many advantages. Describe some of these advantages. Outline at least four advantages and be specific. (Points : 16)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
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25. (TCO 3) What is PoE and why use it? When is it commonly needed? (Points : 16)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
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26. (TCO 3) Name and describe the purpose of at least 4 IPv6 header fields. (Points : 16)
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27. (TCO 4) A host on the network has an IPv4 address of 198.76.179.236 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.192. What is the subnet address of this host and how many hosts could this network have? (Points : 16)
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28. (TCO 5) What is the purpose of the IOS description command and give an example including the command prompt. (Here is a sample command prompt with a command: Sw-Floor-1(config)# no ip domain-lookup) (Points : 16)
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29. (TCO 6) What is a security feature of using NAT on a network? (Points : 16)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
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30. (TCO 7) You work in a small consulting company and have been assigned to a team of three network engineers who are tasked with evaluating a new startup organization's network requirements, designing, and implementing the network. You have been asked to provide to your manager a team plan for the completion of these goals. What tasks need to be done and how will you divide them within the team of three? (Points : 16)      Â