Computer Networks Lecture 1: Introduction to Networking and Internet

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

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

What is the main focus of the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach'?

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

What is the term used for the process of sending data through a network in small units called packets?

  • Network core
  • Internet structure performance
  • Service models and layers
  • Packet/circuit switching (correct)

In the context of computer networks, what is the 'network edge' composed of?

<p>Hosts, access networks, and physical media (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept of 'Internet Future' as discussed in the lecture agenda?

<p>Improving access networks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet primarily described as in the provided text?

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

What is the function of a packet switch?

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

What type of media are used for communication links in the Internet?

<p>A combination of copper wires, optical fiber, and radio spectrum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered as a network edge?

<p>End-systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which devices are considered as traditional computing devices?

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

What is the transmission rate of a communication link measured in?

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

What is the main function of routers?

<p>Forwards packets within one network (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are non-traditional devices connected to the Internet referred to as?

<p>&quot;Things&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are data transmitted from one end system to another?

<p>'Data reassembled' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we call any device connected to the network with a microprocessor?

<p>Host or end system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication links do not transmit data at different rates?

<p>Satellite links (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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