CCDE: Cisco Certified Design Expert (Written) — Question 13

Among the design criteria for a network is the requirement that bandwidth capacity be managed proactively. Which two techniques would most effectively support the proactive management of network bandwidth capacity? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. analyze network bandwidth utilization to establish a baseline
• B. implement QoS to increase available bandwidth and overall throughput
• C. implement utilization measurement and tracking measures in the network
• D. configure SNMP MIB collectors to trigger at utilization thresholds

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

Option A is correct as analyzing bandwidth utilization helps in establishing a baseline for future comparisons. Option C is also correct because implementing measurement and tracking allows ongoing monitoring of bandwidth usage. Option B is incorrect since QoS improves the quality of service rather than directly increasing bandwidth capacity, and option D is not the best choice as it focuses on reacting to thresholds rather than proactively managing bandwidth.