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What is the function of a packet switch?
What is the function of a packet switch?
- Take a packet and store it for future use
- Scan the packet for viruses before forwarding
- Forward a packet from one communication link to another (correct)
- Encrypt the packet for secure transmission
What is the purpose of Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)?
What is the purpose of Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)?
- To encrypt data for secure transmission
- To convert digital data to analog signals
- To compress data for faster transmission
- To transmit different channels in different frequency bands (correct)
What is the role of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
What is the role of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
- Create and maintain computer networks
- Develop new communication protocols
- Provide network coverage within buildings using 802.11 protocol
- Operate a network of packet switches and communication links (correct)
What is the main function of a Local Area Network (LAN) or Ethernet?
What is the main function of a Local Area Network (LAN) or Ethernet?
What is the primary purpose of Wide-area Wireless / cellular networks / Global System for Mobile communication (GSM)?
What is the primary purpose of Wide-area Wireless / cellular networks / Global System for Mobile communication (GSM)?
What is the role of Protocol in networking?
What is the role of Protocol in networking?
Which type of physical media allows signals to propagate freely?
Which type of physical media allows signals to propagate freely?
What type of communication method involves establishing a dedicated communication path before data transmission?
What type of communication method involves establishing a dedicated communication path before data transmission?
What is the characteristic of fiber optic cable mentioned in the text?
What is the characteristic of fiber optic cable mentioned in the text?
In which type of media does two insulated copper wires transmit data in electron format?
In which type of media does two insulated copper wires transmit data in electron format?
What is the purpose of routing in network communication?
What is the purpose of routing in network communication?
When does packet loss occur in a network?
When does packet loss occur in a network?
What does nodal processing refer to in network communication?
What does nodal processing refer to in network communication?
What is the role of forwarding in network communication?
What is the role of forwarding in network communication?
What does throughput refer to in network communication?
What does throughput refer to in network communication?
What is the characteristic of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?
What is the characteristic of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?
Which protocol is used for transferring web pages over the internet?
Which protocol is used for transferring web pages over the internet?
What does the acronym WAN stand for in networking?
What does the acronym WAN stand for in networking?
Which protocol is used for the delivery of email over the internet?
Which protocol is used for the delivery of email over the internet?
What is the function of DNS in networking?
What is the function of DNS in networking?
What is the purpose of a DSLAM in a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) network?
What is the purpose of a DSLAM in a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) network?
What does the acronym CPU stand for in computer systems?
What does the acronym CPU stand for in computer systems?
