You have been contracted to build a network for

a multimedia development firm that currently
uses a 10-Mbps Ethernet network. The company
requires a high-bandwidth network for the multimedia
team, which constantly views and manipulates
large files across the network. The
company is expecting moderate growth. You are
to come up with a solution to support the highbandwidth
applications and growth potential of
this company.
Required result:
�¡ Increase network bandwidth.
Optional result:
�¡ Support future growth.
�¡ Improve server response time.
Proposed solution:
�¡ Install CAT 5 UTP cable in a star topology
with the existing hub.
�¡ Upgrade the workstation�fs adapter cards to
support 100 Mbps.
�¡ Increase the amount of RAM in the server.
The proposed solution ___________.
a. achieves the required result and both optional
results
b. does not achieve the required result but
achieves both the optional results
c. does not achieve the required result but does
achieve one of the optional results
d. achieves the required result but cannot
achieve either of the optional results
e. achieves neither the required result nor either
of the optional results

The proposed solution achieves the required result and both optional results.

To increase network bandwidth, the solution proposes installing CAT 5 UTP cable in a star topology with the existing hub. CAT 5 UTP cable is capable of supporting higher speeds than the existing 10-Mbps Ethernet network, allowing for increased bandwidth.

To support future growth, the solution suggests upgrading the workstation's adapter cards to support 100 Mbps. This upgrade will enable the workstations to take advantage of the higher bandwidth provided by the CAT 5 UTP cable and ensure that the network can accommodate future growth.

Additionally, to improve server response time, the solution proposes increasing the amount of RAM in the server. More RAM will allow the server to process and respond to requests more quickly, further enhancing the overall network performance.

Therefore, the proposed solution achieves the required result of increasing network bandwidth and also achieves both of the optional results of supporting future growth and improving server response time. The correct answer is a) achieves the required result and both optional results.