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What is a computer network?
What is a computer network?
- A collection of wireless devices connected to a single network.
- A collection of computing devices connected to the internet.
- A group of computers connected in a single location.
- A system of interconnected devices governed by protocols to share data and resources. (correct)
What is a point-to-point link in a computer network?
What is a point-to-point link in a computer network?
- A wireless connection between devices.
- A connection between multiple devices.
- A connection between a device and the internet.
- A connection between individual pairs of machines. (correct)
What is the significance of finding routes in point-to-point networks?
What is the significance of finding routes in point-to-point networks?
- To reduce latency in the network.
- To increase the network's bandwidth.
- To find the shortest path between devices.
- To find good routes is important in point-to-point networks. (correct)
What is a PAN typically limited to?
What is a PAN typically limited to?
What are the two important dimensions of transmission technologies?
What are the two important dimensions of transmission technologies?
What is the primary purpose of a Bluetooth connection?
What is the primary purpose of a Bluetooth connection?
What is a LAN typically used for?
What is a LAN typically used for?
What is a packet in the context of computer networks?
What is a packet in the context of computer networks?
What is another term for a PAN?
What is another term for a PAN?
What is the purpose of protocols in a computer network?
What is the purpose of protocols in a computer network?
What is a common challenge faced by new computer users?
What is a common challenge faced by new computer users?
What type of network operates within and nearby a single building?
What type of network operates within and nearby a single building?
What happens when a connection is established between the sender, receiver, and subnet?
What happens when a connection is established between the sender, receiver, and subnet?
What is another name for a connection with associated resources?
What is another name for a connection with associated resources?
When is a reliable connection-oriented service typically used?
When is a reliable connection-oriented service typically used?
What is a limitation of reliable connection-oriented service?
What is a limitation of reliable connection-oriented service?
What is a characteristic of message sequences in reliable connection-oriented service?
What is a characteristic of message sequences in reliable connection-oriented service?
Why is reliable connection-oriented service not suitable for some applications?
Why is reliable connection-oriented service not suitable for some applications?
What happens when the request packet arrives at the server machine?
What happens when the request packet arrives at the server machine?
What does the client execute to terminate the connection?
What does the client execute to terminate the connection?
What happens when the server receives the DISCONNECT packet?
What happens when the server receives the DISCONNECT packet?
What is the purpose of service primitives?
What is the purpose of service primitives?
What is the relationship between services and protocols?
What is the relationship between services and protocols?
What is the purpose of the OSI reference model?
What is the purpose of the OSI reference model?
What is the primary purpose of a MAN?
What is the primary purpose of a MAN?
What is a common example of a MAN?
What is a common example of a MAN?
What is WiMAX?
What is WiMAX?
What is the main difference between a MAN and a WAN?
What is the main difference between a MAN and a WAN?
What is the purpose of a WAN?
What is the purpose of a WAN?
What is the relationship between a LAN, a MAN, and a WAN?
What is the relationship between a LAN, a MAN, and a WAN?
