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What is the primary function of a router in a network?
What is the primary function of a router in a network?
Which statement best describes the relationship between clients and hosts?
Which statement best describes the relationship between clients and hosts?
How are hosts identified on the Internet?
How are hosts identified on the Internet?
What does the Client/Server Model primarily achieve?
What does the Client/Server Model primarily achieve?
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Why is routing on the Internet typically dynamic?
Why is routing on the Internet typically dynamic?
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In the context of networking, which of the following is an example of a host?
In the context of networking, which of the following is an example of a host?
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What analogy is used to compare IP addresses?
What analogy is used to compare IP addresses?
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What distinguishes a client from a server?
What distinguishes a client from a server?
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Which of the following correctly defines a host?
Which of the following correctly defines a host?
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What can you infer about a static IP address?
What can you infer about a static IP address?
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Study Notes
Internet and Hosts
- A host is any computer or device connected to the Internet, such as computers, printers, and smartphones.
- The Internet is defined as a network of interconnected networks.
- Each host on the Internet has a unique IP address, analogous to a physical mailing address.
Basic Architecture
- Hosts connect to the Internet via a router, which is a specialized computer that routes data between networks.
- Routers act as central hubs within a Local Area Network (LAN) and facilitate dynamic routing, meaning routes are not predetermined.
IP Addressing
- Hosts are reachable through their unique IP addresses or domain names (e.g., njctl.org corresponds to IP address 35.162.99.125).
- IP addressing functions similarly to the postal service, directing data (or "mail") to the correct destination based on the address.
Client/Server Model
- The Client/Server Model organizes interactions in the Internet, separating service providers (servers) from service requesters (clients).
- For example, Gmail utilizes Google's servers to manage email, with clients sending requests to access or send messages.
Client vs. Host
- A client can be either hardware or software that requests services from a server, distinguishing it from a host.
- A host refers to the physical device or computer, which can operate as either a server or a client.
- Servers are located on hosts and provide necessary services to clients, whereas clients do not share their resources.
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Description
This quiz explores the basic architecture of the Internet, focusing on hosts, routers, and their roles in a network. Understand how computers and devices connect and interact within the Internet framework. Test your knowledge on how data is transmitted between networks.
