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What are two common approaches to analyzing and designing networks? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is A. bottom-up approach C. top-down approach. The two standard methodologies for network analysis and design are the top-down approach (starting from business and application requirements) and the bottom-up approach (starting from existing physical infrastructure).
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What are two common approaches to analyzing and designing networks? (Choose two.)
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- Abottom-up approach
- Bhigh-low security approach
- Ctop-down approach
- Dleft-right approach
- Ethree-tier approach
How the community answered
(44 responses)- A95% (42)
- B2% (1)
- E2% (1)
Why each option
The two standard methodologies for network analysis and design are the top-down approach (starting from business and application requirements) and the bottom-up approach (starting from existing physical infrastructure).
The bottom-up approach begins by assessing the current physical and data-link layer infrastructure and builds the design upward toward applications, making it suitable when constraints of existing hardware must be respected.
High-low security approach describes a data classification or security clearance model, not a recognized network analysis and design methodology.
The top-down approach starts with business goals and application requirements at the upper OSI layers and works down to physical infrastructure, ensuring the network design directly supports organizational objectives.
Left-right approach is not a recognized methodology in any standard networking design curriculum or framework.
Three-tier approach describes a hierarchical network architecture model (core, distribution, access layers), not an analysis or design methodology.
Concept tested: Top-down and bottom-up network design methodologies
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Campus/campover.html
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