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What is the main difference between a network and an internet?
What is the main difference between a network and an internet?
- A network is managed by a single organization, while an internet is a collaboration of multiple organizations.
- A network only consists of physical devices, while an internet includes both physical and virtual connections.
- A network is a group of connected devices, while an internet is two or more networks that can communicate with each other. (correct)
- A network is limited to a single location, while an internet spans across different geographical locations.
What are examples of communication links mentioned in the text?
What are examples of communication links mentioned in the text?
- Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI
- LAN, WAN, PAN
- Bluetooth, NFC, Infrared
- Fiber, copper, radio spectrum (correct)
What is the role of routers in a network?
What is the role of routers in a network?
- Routers manage the physical connections within a network
- Routers forward packets (chunks of data) (correct)
- Routers ensure data security and encryption
- Routers provide internet access to end systems
What was the significance of the year 1969 in the context of internet communication system?
What was the significance of the year 1969 in the context of internet communication system?
How did the capacity of undersea cables change from the 1960s to 1996?
How did the capacity of undersea cables change from the 1960s to 1996?
In circuit switching, what happens during the setup phase?
In circuit switching, what happens during the setup phase?
What type of network involves data being sent in discrete portions?
What type of network involves data being sent in discrete portions?
What is a characteristic of circuit switching in terms of bandwidth?
What is a characteristic of circuit switching in terms of bandwidth?
What is the primary difference between datagram networks and virtual circuit networks?
What is the primary difference between datagram networks and virtual circuit networks?
What is a key aspect of the transmit data phase in circuit switching?
What is a key aspect of the transmit data phase in circuit switching?
In circuit switching, what happens during the teardown phase?
In circuit switching, what happens during the teardown phase?
What is a key characteristic of packet switching in computer networks?
What is a key characteristic of packet switching in computer networks?
What is the primary difference between circuit switching and packet switching in terms of resource allocation?
What is the primary difference between circuit switching and packet switching in terms of resource allocation?
What is a key aspect of broadcast networks in communication networks?
What is a key aspect of broadcast networks in communication networks?
What is a distinguishing feature of virtual circuit networks in computer networks?
What is a distinguishing feature of virtual circuit networks in computer networks?
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