20 Questions
What is the purpose of a computer network?
To exchange packets and generate messages
What does it mean when a computer is constituting a bottleneck in a network?
The transmission rate of the computer is less than the link capacity
What is the function of the network card in a computer?
To transmit packets into the communication medium
What is the download rate used for in a computer network?
Used for downloading content
What allows all computers to correctly read and interpret the content of transmitted packets in a network?
Standard packet structure
What is a network?
A set of computers and networking devices connected using communication means
Which statement best describes the purpose of a computer network?
Enabling resource sharing, data exchange, and collaboration
What type of messages do applications generate in a computer network?
Text, data, voice, video, images, etc.
What happens to messages from various applications in a computer network?
The operating system creates packets from the messages
How are packets transmitted in a computer's network card into the communication medium?
Through wired or wireless medium using the network card
In a computer network, what is the primary function of the network card?
Transmitting and receiving packets on the network
What are the main communication means used to connect nodes in a network?
Links and mediums
What is the generalization of a network based on the provided information?
Set of logical nodes connected using mediums
What enables applications to generate messages in a computer network?
Operating system
What is the primary purpose of creating packets in a computer network as mentioned in the text?
To transmit messages over communication links
What is the primary purpose of a computer network?
To enable resource sharing, data exchange, and collaboration
What are the potential consequences of a computer (its’ network card) constituting a bottleneck in a network?
Engendered delays, packet loss, etc.
What is the function of the communication protocol in a computer network?
To standardize the structure of transmitted packets
How does the data rate for transmitting packets affect the cable medium in a computer network?
It impacts the speed at which bits are pushed into the cable
What is the significance of the link capacity in a computer network?
It limits the amount of bits transported per time unit
Test your knowledge on the definition of computer networks and their components. This quiz covers the basics of computer networks, including nodes, communication means, and networking devices.
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