10 Questions
Which device acts as a 'gate' between two distinct networks?
Gateway
What is responsible for packaging the data into understandable packets in a network?
Internet layer
Which communication protocol defines how high-level applications can access the network to initiate data transfer?
TCP/IP
Which type of transmission involves using radio or other electromagnetic signals to establish network connections?
Communication satellites
Which networking tool is specifically designed to prevent and mitigate Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks?
Anti-DDoS devices
What is the function of a router in a computer network?
Forwarding data packets between networks to reach the destination
Which network device is similar to a transformer in an electricity grid?
Repeaters
What is the main function of servers in a computer network?
Handling main computations and data storage
What do computers, mobiles, and other consumer devices do in a computer network?
Are end devices that users directly and frequently access
What is the primary role of switches in a computer network?
Repeat data to multiple ports
Learn about the fundamental aspects of computer networks, including the types of devices involved and the methods of connection such as wired and wireless technologies.
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