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?

Hosts, access networks, physical media Signup and view all the answers

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

Link Layer Signup and view all the answers

What does the Internet primarily consist of?

A network of networks Signup and view all the answers

What type of network is the Internet?

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

Which of the following is considered a traditional computing device?

Linux workstation Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of the Internet network?

Network links and physical media Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication links are used in the Internet?

Copper wire, optical fiber, and radio spectrum Signup and view all the answers

How is data transmitted in the Internet network?

In packets with added header bytes Signup and view all the answers

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

Routers Signup and view all the answers

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

Bits/second Signup and view all the answers

How are packet switches classified in the Internet network?

Routers and switches Signup and view all the answers

What does WAN stand for in the context of networking?

Wide Area Network Signup and view all the answers

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

Traffic control systems and cars Signup and view all the answers