20 Questions
What is the main characteristic that defines the rules and conventions for communication between the nodes in a network?
Protocol
Which characteristic features the nature of the communication means used in the network?
Connectivity
What defines the geometrical layout of the network?
Topology
Which characteristic defines mechanisms, techniques, tools, and protocols to facilitate the communication in a network?
Technology
What generally characterizes the nature of the communication means used in a network?
Connectivity
What is the definition of link capacity or link bandwidth in a computer network?
The amount of elements that can transit throughout the communication medium per time unit
In a computer network, what does a data rate of 10Mbps signify?
Pushing 10 Million bits per second into the cable
What is the function of the operating system in a computer network?
Taking messages from various applications to create packets
What is meant by exchange of packets in a computer network?
Network traffic involving the transfer of packets
What is the purpose of the download rate and upload rate in a computer network?
Used for downloading content and sending data over the network
The link capacity or link bandwidth in a computer network is defined as the amount of data that can be pushed through the communication medium per time unit.
True
The data rate of 10Mbps signifies that 10 Million bits per second are being pulled from the communication medium.
False
The download rate in a computer network is used for sending content from the network to the user's device.
False
The operating system in a computer network is responsible for directly transforming the bits into electrical signals or magnetic waves for transmission.
False
The coverage in a computer network defines the area covered by the network and includes aspects such as availability, accessibility, and scalability.
True
Connectivity features the nature of the communication means used in the network, such as cables, roads, contact information, tube, tunnels, etc.
True
Topology in a network defines the rules and conventions for communication between the nodes.
False
Protocol in a network generally defines the mechanisms, techniques, tools, and protocols to facilitate the communication.
False
Bandwidth refers to the existing questions that should not be asked about computer networks.
False
Technology in a network defines the geometrical layout of the network, such as bi-point, bus, start, hierarchical, circular, ring, mesh, hybrid, etc.
False
Test your knowledge of computer networks with this quiz based on Dr. Karim Lounis' lecture on Information Technology Essentials. The quiz covers topics such as network generalization and definitions.
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