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What is the purpose of a hub in a network?
What is the purpose of a hub in a network?
- To filter and forward data based on MAC addresses.
- To interconnect different networks together.
- To provide wireless connectivity to devices.
- To connect devices within the same network segment. (correct)
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for error detection and control?
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for error detection and control?
- Network Layer
- Physical Layer
- Data Link Layer (correct)
- Transport Layer
What does CSMA/CD stand for in the context of Ethernet?
What does CSMA/CD stand for in the context of Ethernet?
- Channel Segmentation with Media Distribution
- Controlled Switching Mechanism for Addressing
- Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (correct)
- Central Switching Module Algorithm for Data
In a wireless LAN, what does IEEE 802.11 refer to?
In a wireless LAN, what does IEEE 802.11 refer to?
What is the main difference between a bridge and a switch in networking?
What is the main difference between a bridge and a switch in networking?
Which of the following best describes the function of a router in a network?
Which of the following best describes the function of a router in a network?
What is the role of switches in a packet-switched network?
What is the role of switches in a packet-switched network?
What is the function of the input buffer in a switch?
What is the function of the input buffer in a switch?
Which factor contributes to output buffer queuing delays in a packet-switched network?
Which factor contributes to output buffer queuing delays in a packet-switched network?
What does the processing time delay in a packet-switched network involve?
What does the processing time delay in a packet-switched network involve?
How is the two-packet delay calculated in a packet-switched network?
How is the two-packet delay calculated in a packet-switched network?
What causes variable delays and depends on network congestion in a packet-switched network?
What causes variable delays and depends on network congestion in a packet-switched network?
What technology is used to split traffic data into packets for routing over a shared network?
What technology is used to split traffic data into packets for routing over a shared network?
In packet-switched networks, what does the header of a packet contain?
In packet-switched networks, what does the header of a packet contain?
What is the main characteristic of packet-switched networks in terms of data transfer initiation?
What is the main characteristic of packet-switched networks in terms of data transfer initiation?
In the context of packet-switched networks, how are packets handled at each node?
In the context of packet-switched networks, how are packets handled at each node?
Which type of network technology allows many pairs of nodes to communicate over the same channel without requiring an established circuit?
Which type of network technology allows many pairs of nodes to communicate over the same channel without requiring an established circuit?
What replaced telephones in the context of switched circuits to enable carrying computer data?
What replaced telephones in the context of switched circuits to enable carrying computer data?
What does the term 'open' refer to in the context of the network model described?
What does the term 'open' refer to in the context of the network model described?
What is the main purpose of dividing network communication into smaller parts as mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of dividing network communication into smaller parts as mentioned in the text?
Which layer of the OSI reference model is responsible for explaining how packets travel through various layers to reach another device on the network?
Which layer of the OSI reference model is responsible for explaining how packets travel through various layers to reach another device on the network?
What is the OSI reference model primarily focused on achieving?
What is the OSI reference model primarily focused on achieving?
Which layer of the OSI model deals with establishing, maintaining, and terminating connections between applications?
Which layer of the OSI model deals with establishing, maintaining, and terminating connections between applications?
In terms of network compatibility, what does the OSI reference model aim to achieve for different types of hardware and software?
In terms of network compatibility, what does the OSI reference model aim to achieve for different types of hardware and software?
In Circuit Switching, what happens if any link in the path between the Hosts is broken?
In Circuit Switching, what happens if any link in the path between the Hosts is broken?
What type of topology describes the layout of the wire and devices, as well as the paths used by data transmissions?
What type of topology describes the layout of the wire and devices, as well as the paths used by data transmissions?
Which topology defines how hosts communicate across the medium in a network?
Which topology defines how hosts communicate across the medium in a network?
What is the main difference between Bandwidth availability in Circuit Switching and Packet Switching?
What is the main difference between Bandwidth availability in Circuit Switching and Packet Switching?
How is Bandwidth utilization different between Circuit Switching and Packet Switching?
How is Bandwidth utilization different between Circuit Switching and Packet Switching?
What type of transmission method does Circuit Switching employ compared to Packet Switching?
What type of transmission method does Circuit Switching employ compared to Packet Switching?
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