Computer Network Basics Quiz

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What is a computer network?

A group of interconnected computing devices exchanging data and sharing resources

What are hosts in the context of a computer network?

Computing devices running network apps at the Internet's edge

What is the function of packet switches in a computer network?

Forward packets (chunks of data)

What role do routers and switches play in a computer network?

<p>Forward packets and chunks of data within the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are communications protocols used for in networked devices?

<p>To transmit information over physical or wireless technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet composed of?

<p>Billions of connected computing devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a router?

<p>Receiving and forwarding messages between users</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DSL use to transmit data over telephone lines?

<p>Digital subscriber line (DSLAM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an access network in the context of networking?

<p>Connecting end systems to edge router</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of packet division in network transmission?

<p>To break down data into smaller parts for transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard governing rule for network communication?

<p>RFC: Request for Comments</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technology is commonly used for wireless local area networks (WLANs)?

<p>802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of access network is provided by a cellular network operator?

<p>Wide-area cellular access networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of infrastructure in the context of networking applications?

<p>Supporting a wide range of applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the network are interconnected routers and a network of networks located?

<p>&quot;Network core&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an enterprise network?

<p>Connecting a mix of switches and routers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of technology does 4G cellular networks predominantly use?

<p>Wide-area cellular access networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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