Computer Networks Definition Quiz

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What is the purpose of a computer network?

To exchange packets and generate messages (correct)

To transport a certain amount of bits per time unit

To transmit data only

To create packets and send them over the radio

What does it mean when a computer is constituting a bottleneck in a network?

The computer is transmitting packets at a data rate

The computer is avoiding delays in transmission

The computer is structuring transmitted packets in a standard form

The transmission rate of the computer is less than the link capacity (correct)

What is the function of the network card in a computer?

To avoid delays in the transmission rate

To transmit packets into the communication medium (correct)

To transport a certain amount of bits per time unit

To generate messages containing text, data, voice, video, images, etc.

What is the download rate used for in a computer network?

Used for downloading content Signup and view all the answers

What allows all computers to correctly read and interpret the content of transmitted packets in a network?

Standard packet structure Signup and view all the answers

What is a network?

A set of computers and networking devices connected using communication means Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the purpose of a computer network?

Enabling resource sharing, data exchange, and collaboration Signup and view all the answers

What type of messages do applications generate in a computer network?

Text, data, voice, video, images, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to messages from various applications in a computer network?

The operating system creates packets from the messages Signup and view all the answers

How are packets transmitted in a computer's network card into the communication medium?

Through wired or wireless medium using the network card Signup and view all the answers

In a computer network, what is the primary function of the network card?

Transmitting and receiving packets on the network Signup and view all the answers

What are the main communication means used to connect nodes in a network?

Links and mediums Signup and view all the answers

What is the generalization of a network based on the provided information?

Set of logical nodes connected using mediums Signup and view all the answers

What enables applications to generate messages in a computer network?

Operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of creating packets in a computer network as mentioned in the text?

To transmit messages over communication links Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a computer network?

To enable resource sharing, data exchange, and collaboration Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential consequences of a computer (its’ network card) constituting a bottleneck in a network?

Engendered delays, packet loss, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the communication protocol in a computer network?

To standardize the structure of transmitted packets Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the link capacity in a computer network?

It limits the amount of bits transported per time unit Signup and view all the answers