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What is the main function of the network edge in an Internet structure?
What is the main function of the network edge in an Internet structure?
- Packet switching
- Physical media
- Connecting end systems to the edge router (correct)
- Interconnected routers
Which type of communication links can be used in access networks according to the text?
Which type of communication links can be used in access networks according to the text?
- Satellite only
- Fiber optic only
- Wired and wireless (correct)
- Bluetooth
In the Internet structure, where are servers often located?
In the Internet structure, where are servers often located?
- Data centers (correct)
- Local or regional ISP
- Interconnected routers
- Home network
Which aspect is a key performance measure in networks according to the text?
Which aspect is a key performance measure in networks according to the text?
Which component is part of the network core in an Internet structure?
Which component is part of the network core in an Internet structure?
What is the main purpose of interconnected routers in an Internet structure?
What is the main purpose of interconnected routers in an Internet structure?
What is the function of packet switches in a network?
What is the function of packet switches in a network?
Where are hosts usually located in the context of a network?
Where are hosts usually located in the context of a network?
Which type of physical media is commonly used in communication links of networks?
Which type of physical media is commonly used in communication links of networks?
What is a key aspect of network performance that involves the amount of data transmitted successfully over a network?
What is a key aspect of network performance that involves the amount of data transmitted successfully over a network?
In the context of the Internet structure, what devices are considered as 'end systems'?
In the context of the Internet structure, what devices are considered as 'end systems'?
Which layer of the protocol stack is responsible for defining the rules for error detection and correction in network communication?
Which layer of the protocol stack is responsible for defining the rules for error detection and correction in network communication?
What is the Internet?
What is the Internet?
What does an ISP stand for?
What does an ISP stand for?
Which protocol is commonly used for web browsing?
Which protocol is commonly used for web browsing?
What is the function of RFC in relation to the Internet?
What is the function of RFC in relation to the Internet?
What does TCP stand for in the context of networking?
What does TCP stand for in the context of networking?
What does IETF represent in the context of Internet standards?
What does IETF represent in the context of Internet standards?
