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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What does the Internet primarily consist of?

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

    What type of network is the Internet?

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

    Which of the following is considered a traditional computing device?

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

    What are the main components of the Internet network?

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

    How is data transmitted in the Internet network?

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

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

    <p>Routers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    How are packet switches classified in the Internet network?

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

    What does WAN stand for in the context of networking?

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

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

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

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