Computer Networks Lecture 1: Introduction to Computer Networks and Internet

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What is the primary focus of Chapter 1 in the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach'?

Introduction to computer networks and Internet (correct)

Link Layer

Application Layer

Transport Layer

Which layer of the Internet model is responsible for providing end-to-end communication services for applications?

Network Layer

Application Layer

Link Layer

Transport Layer (correct)

What is the term used to describe the part of a network that connects the end systems (e.g., computers, smartphones) to the network?

Network Core

Access Networks (correct)

Physical Media

Internet History

Which type of switching involves data being sent through a dedicated communication path, which remains reserved for the duration of the communication?

Circuit switching Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary factors affecting performance in computer networks?

Loss, delay, throughput Signup and view all the answers

In computer networks, what does the term 'protocol' refer to?

Set of rules governing the exchange of data between devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of network edges in the Internet?

Storing and transmitting information Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication links make up the network links in the Internet?

Copper wire, optical fiber, and radio spectrum Signup and view all the answers

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

Cars, watches, eye glasses Signup and view all the answers

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

Forwarding packets between the one network Signup and view all the answers

How are data transmission rates of different communication links measured?

Bits per second Signup and view all the answers

Which type of physical media could be used for communication links in the Internet?

Copper wire, optical fiber, and radio spectrum Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a device connected to the network with a micro-processor?

Host or end system Signup and view all the answers

Which type of switching involves forwarding packets between different networks in the Internet?

Router switching Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the sequence of communication links and packet switches traversed by a packet from one end system to another in the Internet?

Network core Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a router in the Internet?

Forwarding packets between different networks. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Chapter 2 in the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach'?

Application Layer Signup and view all the answers

Which type of switching involves forwarding packets between different networks in the Internet?

Packet Switching Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the part of a network that connects the end systems (e.g., computers, smartphones) to the network?

Access Network Signup and view all the answers

In computer networks, what does the term 'security service models' refer to?

Ensuring data confidentiality and integrity during transmission Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication links make up the network core in the Internet?

Optical Fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for a device connected to the network with a micro-processor?

End System Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for computing devices or hosts at the network edges in the Internet?

End systems Signup and view all the answers

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

TVs and cars Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the sequence of communication links and packet switches traversed by a packet from one end system to another in the Internet?

Packet route Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of link-layer switches in the Internet?

Forwarding packets between different networks Signup and view all the answers

What type of physical media could be used for communication links in the Internet?

Copper wire and optical fiber Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a device connected to the network with a micro-processor?

End system Signup and view all the answers

In computer networks, what does the term 'packet' refer to?

Segmented data with added header bytes Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary focus of Chapter 1 in the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach'?

Which layer of the Internet model is responsible for providing end-to-end communication services for applications?

What is the term used to describe the part of a network that connects the end systems (e.g., computers, smartphones) to the network?

Which type of switching involves data being sent through a dedicated communication path, which remains reserved for the duration of the communication?

What are the primary factors affecting performance in computer networks?

In computer networks, what does the term 'protocol' refer to?

What is the main function of network edges in the Internet?

What type of communication links make up the network links in the Internet?

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

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

How are data transmission rates of different communication links measured?

Which type of physical media could be used for communication links in the Internet?

What is the term for a device connected to the network with a micro-processor?

Which type of switching involves forwarding packets between different networks in the Internet?

What is the term used for the sequence of communication links and packet switches traversed by a packet from one end system to another in the Internet?

What is the function of a router in the Internet?

What is the primary focus of Chapter 2 in the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach'?

Which type of switching involves forwarding packets between different networks in the Internet?

What is the term used for the part of a network that connects the end systems (e.g., computers, smartphones) to the network?

In computer networks, what does the term 'security service models' refer to?

What type of communication links make up the network core in the Internet?

What is the term used for a device connected to the network with a micro-processor?

What is the term for computing devices or hosts at the network edges in the Internet?

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

What is the term used for the sequence of communication links and packet switches traversed by a packet from one end system to another in the Internet?

What is the primary function of link-layer switches in the Internet?

What type of physical media could be used for communication links in the Internet?

What is the term for a device connected to the network with a micro-processor?

In computer networks, what does the term 'packet' refer to?

What layer of the Internet model is responsible for providing end-to-end communication services for applications?

What are the primary factors affecting performance in computer networks?

What is the main function of network edges in the Internet?

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