Questions and Answers
What must a network provide? (Select all that apply)
What does telecommunication mean?
Communication at a distance
What is data communications?
The exchange of data between two devices via some form of transmission medium.
Which of the following are characteristics of a data communication system? (Select all that apply)
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What is meant by 'jitter' in data communications?
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A network is a set of devices connected by communication links.
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What is a node in a network?
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What are the two types of connections in a network?
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What are the building blocks for a network?
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The criteria a network must meet includes performance, reliability, and security.
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Study Notes
Instructor Profile
- Dr. Qaisar Shaheen is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur – Rahim Yar Khan Campus.
- Holds a PhD and is a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE).
- Contact: [email protected]
- Available on Google Scholar for academic publications.
Textbook References
- Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet by James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross.
- Data Communication and Computer Networks by Behrouz A. Forouzan.
Network Overview
- Networks provide essential elements like connectivity, cost-effective sharing, functionality, and performance.
- Networks are structured using layering, protocols, and standards.
Data Communications
- Data signifies information in an agreed format between communicating parties.
- Telecommunication refers to remote communication; data communications enable data exchange between two devices through transmission mediums (wired or wireless).
Characteristics of a Data Communication System
- Delivery: Data should reach only the intended user/device.
- Accuracy: Data must be delivered without alteration; any errors render data unusable.
- Timeliness: Data must be transmitted promptly; delays render data ineffective.
- Jitter: Refers to variations in packet arrival times, affecting the quality of audio/video.
What is Computer Networks
- Networks connect devices (nodes) through communication links.
- Nodes could include computers or printers capable of sending/receiving data.
- Links consist of cables, air, or optical fiber that transport information signals.
Application – Consumer of Networks
- Multiple messages can be exchanged over the internet with just one click.
- Web browsers typically exchange up to 17 messages for tasks like DNS translation and TCP connection setup.
Why Complex Networks are Required
- Video streaming and conferencing require sophisticated networking due to varied application demands and tight time constraints.
Network Criteria
- Performance: Influenced by network elements, measured through delay (time to transfer data) and throughput (amount of data successfully moved).
- Reliability: Determined by the failure rate of network components, assessed by availability and robustness.
- Security: Essential for data protection against errors and malicious attacks.
Physical Structure of the Network
- Links: The connection between devices in a network can be either point-to-point (single transmitter and receiver) or multipoint (multiple recipients).
Building Blocks for Network
- Nodes include PCs, specialized hardware, hosts, and switches, forming the basic structure for networking setups.
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Description
Test your knowledge on advanced computer networking concepts based on the textbook 'Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet' and 'Data Communication and Computer Networks'. This quiz covers various topics in network architecture, protocols, and data communication techniques. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand advanced networking!
