Computer Networks Lecture 1: Introduction to Networking

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

Transport Layer

Application Layer

Link Layer

Introduction to computer networks and the Internet (correct)

Which layer of the network is concerned with packet/circuit switching and Internet structure?

Application Layer

Transport Layer

Network Layer (correct)

Link Layer

What is the term used for the network of networks known as the Internet?

Intranet

Internet (correct)

Local Area Network (LAN)

Wide Area Network (WAN)

In the context of computer networking, what is the primary role of access networks?

Connecting end systems to the first router on a path Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of network performance is concerned with the amount of time it takes for data to travel from one point to another?

Delay Signup and view all the answers

What type of network is the Internet considered to be?

Wide Area Network (WAN) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a component of the Internet?

Data centers for storing information Signup and view all the answers

What type of devices are referred to as 'host' or 'end system' when connected to the Internet?

Both traditional and non-traditional devices Signup and view all the answers

How are packets transmitted from one end system to another on the Internet?

Segmented into packets and transmitted Signup and view all the answers

What are routers typically used for in the context of the Internet?

Forwarding data between different networks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a traditional computing device connected to the Internet?

Smartphones Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a packet switch in computer networking?

Forwarding packets between different networks Signup and view all the answers

In the context of network performance, what does the transmission rate of a link measure?

Rate at which data is transmitted in bits per second Signup and view all the answers

What type of physical media is NOT mentioned as part of communication links in the text?

Bluetooth technology Signup and view all the answers

Which device is responsible for forwarding packets within the same network in computer networking?

Link-layer switches Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the network core in a computer network?

Managing the flow of data packets between end systems Signup and view all the answers

In the context of computer networking, what is the significance of physical media?

Impacting the transmission speed and distance limitations Signup and view all the answers

How do access networks contribute to the functionality of the Internet?

By providing connections for end systems to the network core Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of network performance is related to the amount of data that can be transmitted over the network in a given time period?

Throughput Signup and view all the answers

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

Transport Layer Signup and view all the answers