10 Questions
What consists of two or more networks that can communicate with each other?
Internet (lowercase)
What is the primary role of Internet Service Providers (ISPs)?
Offering internet services to end users
What determines the meaning of each section of bits in protocols?
Semantics
What defines the structure or format of data in protocols?
Syntax
What refers to when data should be sent and how fast it can be sent in protocols?
Timing
What is the primary role of standards in data communications?
Guiding manufacturers and vendors
Which international organization develops standards for telecommunication?
ITU-T
What is the primary role of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)?
Approving communication technology
What is broken down into several tasks performed by separate software (layers of software) in a network?
Sending data from source to destination
What enables data to be sent from the source to the destination in a network?
Hardware and software combination
Test your understanding of different types of connections in computer networks, including point-to-point and multipoint connections. Learn how devices are connected and how capacity is shared in each type of connection.
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