Appendix A. Answers to the “Check Your Understanding” Questions

Chapter 1

1. Explanation: C. The critical network design principles are hierarchy, modularity, resiliency, and flexibility.

2. Explanation: B. The core layer is often referred to as the backbone.

3. Explanation: A. The Cisco Collaboration Architecture helps increase productivity through the use of individual components that work together to provide a comprehensive solution that encourages cooperation and innovation.

4. Explanation: A. The access layer provides connectivity to end users.

5. Explanation: A, F. Cisco AnyConnect software allows most smartphones, tablets, and other devices to connect securely, reliably, seamlessly, and persistently according to a policy-based connection. ...

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