18 Questions
What is the typical bandwidth of a Category 5 twisted pair cable?
100 Mbps
What is the maximum data transmission rate of a fiber optic cable?
100 Gbps
What type of wireless link is used for cable replacement over short distances?
Bluetooth
What is the typical range of a wireless local area network (WLAN)?
100 meters
What is the typical transmission rate of a 4G cellular network?
100 Mbps
What is the primary advantage of fiber optic cables over copper-based cables?
All of the above
What is the primary function of routing in a network core?
To determine the sourcedestination paths taken by packets
What is the term used to describe the process of moving packets from one router to the next across links on a path from source to destination?
Packet switching
What occurs when the arrival rate of packets to a link exceeds the transmission rate of the link for some period of time?
Packets are queued, waiting to be transmitted on the output link
What is the primary difference between packet switching and circuit switching?
Packet switching is connectionless, while circuit switching is connection-oriented
What is the term used to describe the delay taken to transmit a packet into a link at a certain rate?
One-hop transmission delay
What is the purpose of the local forwarding table in a router?
To move arriving packets from router's input link to appropriate router output link
What is the primary function of the Internet infrastructure?
To provide a range of services to applications
What is the purpose of the IETF?
To develop and implement Internet protocols
What is the term for the 'network of networks' that makes up the Internet?
Interconnected ISPs
What is the primary function of a content provider network?
To host and distribute content, such as websites and videos
What is the term for the standardized set of rules and protocols used for communication over the Internet?
Internet standards
What is the primary function of a home network?
To connect devices within a local area
Test your understanding of the basics of computer networks and the internet, including protocols, ISPs, and standards that govern online communication. Learn about HTTP, TCP, IP, WiFi, and more!
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