Computer Networks Lecture 1: Introduction to Networking
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What is the primary reference book for the course 'Computer Networks'?

  • Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach by Jim Kurose and Keith Ross (correct)
  • Introduction to Computer Networks and Internet by Dr. Dina Fawzy
  • Internet History and Future by Addison-Wesley
  • Access Networks by Jim Kurose

In which chapter of the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach' would you find information about the Internet history and future?

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

What is the primary focus of the lecture agenda?

  • Internet history and future
  • Physical media and Internet structure
  • Introduction to the Internet and what's a protocol (correct)
  • Service models and layers

In computer networking, what does the 'network edge' refer to?

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

Which layer of the network does packet/circuit switching belong to?

<p>Link Layer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Internet primarily consist of?

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

What type of network is the Internet?

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

Which of the following is considered a traditional computing device?

<p>Linux workstation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of the Internet network?

<p>Network links and physical media (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication links are used in the Internet?

<p>Copper wire, optical fiber, and radio spectrum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is data transmitted in the Internet network?

<p>In packets with added header bytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which device is typically used for forwarding packets between different networks?

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

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

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

How are packet switches classified in the Internet network?

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

What does WAN stand for in the context of networking?

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

Which type of devices are considered non-traditional computing devices?

<p>Traffic control systems and cars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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