Computer Networks Major Network Protocols
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What is an example of a network protocol used at the transport OSI layer according to the text?

  • TCP/SPX (correct)
  • HTTP
  • Ethernet
  • DNS
  • Which element is NOT considered a basic element of a computer network according to the text?

  • Hosts
  • Switches
  • Routers
  • Firewalls (correct)
  • In terms of coverage area, what type of network covers a wider geographical area than a LAN but smaller than a WAN?

  • Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Peer-to-Peer Network
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)
  • Metropolitan/Mean Area Network (MAN) (correct)
  • What protocol is commonly adopted for transferring files over the Internet?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology discussed in the text?

    <p>Client-Server Topology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses?

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

    What is the primary function of a computer network?

    <p>To connect computers to share resources and exchange data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is essential in a computer network for connecting multiple computers?

    <p>Media connectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do computer hosts refer to in the context of a network system?

    <p>End devices or computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of network topologies, what does 'wired media' refer to?

    <p>Copper or fiber cables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the different ways in which computers are connected in a network?

    <p>Network topologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are software protocols important in computer networks?

    <p>To ensure devices communicate effectively by following preagreed rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the combination of rules governing communication between any pair of nodes?

    <p>Network Protocol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of communication is commonly based on the client-server model?

    <p>Peer-to-Peer Communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In computer networks, what is a common physical reference for network connectivity?

    <p>Star Network Topology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication involves nodes interacting with each other without the need for a central server?

    <p>Peer-to-Peer Communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major principle of communication involves the presence of a central server that responds to client requests?

    <p>Client-Server Communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What governs the rules and patterns in network communication?

    <p>Network Protocol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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