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What is a computer network?
What is a computer network?
- A collection of standalone computing devices not connected to each other
- A group of interconnected computing devices exchanging data and sharing resources (correct)
- A single computing device used to exchange data with others
- A system of cables and wires used to connect different devices
What are hosts in the context of a computer network?
What are hosts in the context of a computer network?
- Devices used to control the flow of data within a network
- The physical or wireless technologies used for transmitting information
- Computing devices running network apps at the Internet's edge (correct)
- The central computers that manage the entire network
What is the function of packet switches in a computer network?
What is the function of packet switches in a computer network?
- Manage the allocation of IP addresses within the network
- Administer security protocols for the network
- Provide physical or wireless connectivity to devices
- Forward packets (chunks of data) (correct)
What role do routers and switches play in a computer network?
What role do routers and switches play in a computer network?
What are communications protocols used for in networked devices?
What are communications protocols used for in networked devices?
What is the Internet composed of?
What is the Internet composed of?
What is the main function of a router?
What is the main function of a router?
What does DSL use to transmit data over telephone lines?
What does DSL use to transmit data over telephone lines?
What is the main function of an access network in the context of networking?
What is the main function of an access network in the context of networking?
What is the purpose of packet division in network transmission?
What is the purpose of packet division in network transmission?
What is the standard governing rule for network communication?
What is the standard governing rule for network communication?
What technology is commonly used for wireless local area networks (WLANs)?
What technology is commonly used for wireless local area networks (WLANs)?
What type of access network is provided by a cellular network operator?
What type of access network is provided by a cellular network operator?
What is the role of infrastructure in the context of networking applications?
What is the role of infrastructure in the context of networking applications?
In which part of the network are interconnected routers and a network of networks located?
In which part of the network are interconnected routers and a network of networks located?
What is the primary function of an enterprise network?
What is the primary function of an enterprise network?
What type of technology does 4G cellular networks predominantly use?
What type of technology does 4G cellular networks predominantly use?
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