Computer Networks Lecture 1: Introduction to Computer Networks and Internet
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What is the main focus of Chapter 1 in the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach'?

  • Internet History
  • Access Networks
  • Service models and layers
  • Introduction to the Internet (correct)

Who is the author of the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach'?

  • Keith Ross
  • Addison-Wesley
  • Dr. Dina Fawzy
  • Jim Kurose (correct)

What is the primary focus of the course resource textbook for 'Computer Networks Lecture 1'?

  • Link Layer
  • Security service models
  • Network Edge
  • Introduction to computer networks and Internet (correct)

Which chapter of the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach' covers the topic of 'Network Layer'?

<p>Chapter 3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the lecturer for 'Computer Networks Lecture 1'?

<p>Dr. Dina Fawzy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet described as in the provided text?

<p>A network of networks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the Internet network?

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

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

<p>Desktop PCs, Linux workstations, and servers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To forward packets between different networks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding header bytes to each segment of data?

<p>To reassemble the packets into the original data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of physical media is used in communication links in the Internet network?

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

What are non-traditional devices in the context of computing devices connected to the Internet?

<p>Internet 'things' like traffic control systems and gaming consoles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are end systems connected together in the Internet network?

<p>Through a network of communication links and packet switches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the transmission rate of a link measured in?

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

What are the main types of packet switches in the Internet network?

<p>Routers and forwarding switches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do routers typically do in the Internet network?

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