Computer Networks Introduction

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What is the primary concern of the Network Edge?

Security and performance

Internet structure and protocol layers

Packet switching and routing

Access networks and physical media (correct)

What type of switching is used in the Network Core?

Circuit switching

Packet switching (correct)

Virtual circuit switching

Message switching

What is the primary function of routers in the Network Core?

To switch packets between networks (correct)

To provide access to hosts

To provide physical media connectivity

To manage network security

What is the purpose of the Protocol Layers?

To facilitate communication between devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of Network Security?

Preventing unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

What type of access network is used in institutional settings?

Institutional access networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of broadband residential access?

High-speed data transfer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Network Core?

To interconnect routers and networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of packet switches in the Internet?

To forward packets (chunks of data) to their destination Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the collection of devices, routers, and links managed by an organization?

Networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of network security in the Internet?

The protection of data from unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of protocol layers in the Internet?

To provide a framework for data communication between devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet structure that refers to the interconnected network of networks?

Internet backbone Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the delay in data transmission over the Internet?

Delay Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Internet protocols?

To define the format and order of messages sent and received among network entities Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet, in a 'nuts and bolts' view?

A network of networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)?

To develop Internet standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'hooks' in the Internet infrastructure?

To allow sending and receiving applications to connect to the Internet transport service Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Internet infrastructure in a 'services' view?

To provide infrastructure for applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between human protocols and computer network protocols?

Human protocols are used for communication, while computer network protocols are used for communication among devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Request for Comments (RFC) in the Internet?