Computer Networks Lecture 1: Introduction and Book Reference
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What is the main focus of the course 'Computer Networks: A Top Down Approach'?

  • Link Layer
  • Network Layer
  • Application Layer (correct)
  • Transport Layer

Which chapter of the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach' introduces the Internet and protocols?

  • Chapter 1 (correct)
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4

What is the Internet according to the lecture agenda?

  • A physical media
  • A protocol
  • A network of networks (correct)
  • An access network

What does the network core mainly involve according to the book reference?

<p>Packet/circuit switching (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary topic discussed in the lecture agenda regarding the Internet?

<p>Access Networks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the course resource text book, what is considered as the network edge?

<p>Hosts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of the Internet?

<p>Network edges, network core, and applications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered as a network edge in the Internet?

<p>Computing devices or hosts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication links are used in the Internet?

<p>Optical fiber, copper wire, radio, and satellite (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is data transmitted over the Internet measured?

<p>Bits/second (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a packet switch in the Internet?

<p>Forward packets between different networks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which devices are considered as non-traditional computing devices connected to the Internet?

<p>&quot;Internet things&quot; such as cars, traffic control systems, and eye glasses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does WAN stand for in the context of the Internet?

<p>Wide Area Network (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Internet, what are end systems?

<p>Computing devices at the network edges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of switches in the Internet?

<p>Forwarding packets between different networks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are packets forwarded by a packet switch like a router?

<p>By forwarding between different networks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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