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Computer Networks Basics

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What is the primary purpose of a computer network?

To provide internet access to a single device

To share resources among connected devices (correct)

To connect multiple devices for gaming

To increase the processing power of individual devices

How can physical link resources be separated into multiple virtual topologies?

Dedicating individual processors to different slices

Installing virtualization software on each device

Using a single operating system

Implementing a time division multiplexing approach (correct)

What is the primary function of hostnames in a computer network?

To assign IP addresses to devices

To provide a memorable label for each node (correct)

To manage network traffic and bandwidth

To secure data transmission between devices

What is a key requirement for virtualization in networks?

Multiple networks with different protocol stacks can coexist on the same physical infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way to share processing resources among multiple virtual network slices on a single-core system?

Using operating system techniques to implement processor sharing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of memory resources in a computer network?

To store packets Signup and view all the answers

What is a peer-to-peer network?

A network where a client can also function as a server Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of peer-to-peer networks?

Easy setup, less complexity, and lower cost Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an end device in a network?

To originate and receive messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an intermediary device in a network?

To manage data flow and regenerate signals Signup and view all the answers

What are the three broad categories of network components?

Devices, Media, and Services Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of peer-to-peer networks?

No centralized administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of physical network topology?

The physical connections and interconnections between nodes and the network Signup and view all the answers

What does logical network topology refer to?

The conceptual understanding of how and why the network is arranged Signup and view all the answers

Computer Networks Basics

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of a computer network?

How can physical link resources be separated into multiple virtual topologies?

What is the primary function of hostnames in a computer network?

What is a key requirement for virtualization in networks?

What is a common way to share processing resources among multiple virtual network slices on a single-core system?

What is the purpose of memory resources in a computer network?

What is a peer-to-peer network?

What is the main advantage of peer-to-peer networks?

What is the primary function of an end device in a network?

What is the role of an intermediary device in a network?

What are the three broad categories of network components?

What is a disadvantage of peer-to-peer networks?

What is the primary focus of physical network topology?

What does logical network topology refer to?

What type of network spans a small geographic area?

What type of network spans a large geographic area?

What is an example of a device represented on a network diagram?

What is the purpose of network diagrams?

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