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What is an example of a network protocol used at the transport OSI layer according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
What protocol is commonly adopted for transferring files over the Internet?
Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of network topology discussed in the text?
Which protocol is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses?
Which protocol is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses?
What is the primary function of a computer network?
What is the primary function of a computer network?
Which component is essential in a computer network for connecting multiple computers?
Which component is essential in a computer network for connecting multiple computers?
What do computer hosts refer to in the context of a network system?
What do computer hosts refer to in the context of a network system?
In the context of network topologies, what does 'wired media' refer to?
In the context of network topologies, what does 'wired media' refer to?
Which term refers to the different ways in which computers are connected in a network?
Which term refers to the different ways in which computers are connected in a network?
Why are software protocols important in computer networks?
Why are software protocols important in computer networks?
What is defined as the combination of rules governing communication between any pair of nodes?
What is defined as the combination of rules governing communication between any pair of nodes?
Which principle of communication is commonly based on the client-server model?
Which principle of communication is commonly based on the client-server model?
In computer networks, what is a common physical reference for network connectivity?
In computer networks, what is a common physical reference for network connectivity?
What type of communication involves nodes interacting with each other without the need for a central server?
What type of communication involves nodes interacting with each other without the need for a central server?
Which major principle of communication involves the presence of a central server that responds to client requests?
Which major principle of communication involves the presence of a central server that responds to client requests?
What governs the rules and patterns in network communication?
What governs the rules and patterns in network communication?
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