Computer Networking Protocols
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What is the primary function of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) in the context of computing and the internet?

  • To manage communication for the World Wide Web (correct)
  • To specify rules for secure communication
  • To govern communication between electronic devices
  • To facilitate file transfer between systems

    • What is a key characteristic of a De Facto Standard?

  • A standard specification for a specific item
  • A formal document governing technical aspects
  • An accepted and dominant custom, convention, or product (correct)
  • A mandatory standard enforced by law

    • In the context of scientific experiments, what does a protocol typically refer to?

  • A set of rules for communication within and between computing endpoints
  • A technical standard for engineering practices
  • A clinical trial outline
  • A predefined procedure or method (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of the Internet Protocol Suite or TCP/IP in the context of computing and the internet?

    <p>To serve as a foundational protocol suite for internet communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of standard provides general information or options but does not mandate a specific course of action?

    <p>Standard Guide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between voluntary and mandatory standards?

    <p>The level of enforcement and adoption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of technical standards in the context of engineering and technology?

    <p>They are well-established and formally documented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Standard Test Method?

    <p>To produce a definitive test result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of diplomacy and affairs of state, what does the term 'protocol' refer to?

    <p>Etiquette and rules observed in diplomacy and affairs of state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of standard is used to formally establish terminology?

    <p>Standard Definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) in the context of computing and the internet?

    <p>To facilitate file transfer between systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can develop technical standards?

    <p>Various entities, including corporations, regulatory bodies, military, trade unions, and associations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of unguided media transmission?

    <p>Data transmission through air or water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency range of electromagnetic waves classified as radio waves?

    <p>3 kHz to 1 GHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of omnidirectional antennas in wireless communication?

    <p>To send signals in all directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the transmission of data through air or water without using a physical conductor?

    <p>Wireless transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency range of electromagnetic waves used for wireless communication?

    <p>3 kHz to 900 THz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Network Layer?

    <p>Logical addressing, routing, and forwarding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer ensures that data is presented in a readable format between applications?

    <p>Presentation Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between directional and omnidirectional antennas?

    <p>Directional antennas send signals in a specific direction, while omnidirectional antennas send signals in all directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Data Link Layer?

    <p>Transforming raw transmission into a line seemingly free of undetected errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer is responsible for error recovery and data flow control?

    <p>Transport Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Application Layer?

    <p>Providing network services directly to end-users and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Session Layer?

    <p>Managing sessions between applications, enabling synchronization and recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the central device in a star topology?

    <p>To provide a connection point for all nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the data in a ring topology when one node sends it to another?

    <p>The data passes through each intermediate node on the ring until it reaches its destination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of one node being unable to retransmit data in a ring topology?

    <p>Communication between the nodes before and after it in the ring is severed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of the star topology when it comes to adding new nodes?

    <p>It is simpler and more straightforward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of the star topology?

    <p>The hub represents a single point of failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between nodes in a ring topology?

    <p>Each node acts as a peer to the others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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