32 Questions
What is the primary focus of the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach' by Jim Kurose and Keith Ross?
Internet structure and performance
Which chapter of the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach' is likely to cover the topic of network core?
Chapter 4
What are the main components included in the network edge according to the lecture agenda?
Hosts, access networks, physical media
Which of the following is NOT included in the lecture agenda for Introduction to the Internet?
Protocol definition
What is the Internet primarily described as, based on the provided text?
A network of networks
Which layer of the OSI model is likely to be covered in Chapter 5 of the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach'?
Link Layer
What is the function of packet switches?
Forward packets between different networks
Which devices are considered as traditional computing devices?
Linux workstations
What is the main function of network edges?
Host computing devices
What is the role of the Internet in connecting computing devices?
Interconnects billions of computing devices throughout the world
What types of physical media are used for communication links?
Optical fiber and radio spectrum
What do non-traditional computing devices include?
Watches and eye glasses
How are data transmission rates measured?
In bits/second
What is the function of a router in packet switching?
Forward packets between different networks
What do end systems do when they have data to send to another end system?
Segment the data and add header bytes to each segment
What is the main function of network core?
Interconnect routers/switches or network of networks
What is the average transmission rate offered by 802.11 (WiFi) protocol in Wireless LANs?
450 Mbps
Which technology is used to offer between 1 and 10 Mbps in Wide-area Wireless or cellular networks?
3G
What is the primary network coverage for Wide-area Wireless or cellular networks?
1-5 km
Which protocol is used for network coverage within a building in Wireless LANs?
802.11 (WiFi)
What is the book reference for the lecture 'Computer Networks Lecture 2'?
Addison-Wesley, 2012
What are the two categories into which wireless networks could be categorized?
Wireless Local Area Networks and Wireless Wide Area Networks
What type of communication media transmits data in electron format and includes two types, Category 5 and Category 6?
Twisted pair copper
Which communication method involves establishing a dedicated communication path between two devices before data transmission begins?
Circuit switching
What type of communication media carries signals in the electromagnetic spectrum without wires and is commonly used in wireless LAN and wide-area networks?
Electro-magnetic radio waves
Which guided physical media transmits data in electron format using glass fiber carrying light pulses?
Fiber optic cable
What is the primary disadvantage of electro-magnetic radio waves as a physical communication media?
Obstruction by objects
Which method of data transmission involves dividing data into smaller units called packets?
Packet switching
What is the characteristic of circuit switching where the circuit remains dedicated to the communication for the duration of the session?
End-to-end resources allocated
What distinguishes Category 5 twisted pair copper from Category 6 twisted pair copper?
$100$ Mbps transmission rate vs $1$ Gbps transmission rate
Which type of communication media transmits data in electron format using two concentric copper conductors?
Coaxial cable
What is the distinguishing feature of fiber optic cable in terms of data transmission?
Low error rate
Test your knowledge about the basics of computer networks and the application layer with this quiz. The content is based on the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach' by Jim Kurose and Keith Ross.
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