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What is the primary function of the Transport Layer in a network?
What is the primary function of the Transport Layer in a network?
Which layer of a network is primarily responsible for error detection and correction?
Which layer of a network is primarily responsible for error detection and correction?
What role does a router play in a network?
What role does a router play in a network?
Which of the following best describes an IP address?
Which of the following best describes an IP address?
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Which layer is responsible for user interaction within applications?
Which layer is responsible for user interaction within applications?
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What does DNS stand for in a computer network context?
What does DNS stand for in a computer network context?
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What percentage of GATE exam questions related to computer networks focus on IP addressing and LAN technologies?
What percentage of GATE exam questions related to computer networks focus on IP addressing and LAN technologies?
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Which device operates at the Physical Layer in a network?
Which device operates at the Physical Layer in a network?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Computer Networks
- A computer network connects devices like laptops, desktops, servers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices.
- Devices communicate to form a network.
- A network analogy is sending a letter.
- A network has layers, each with a specific function.
Layers of a Network
- Application Layer: Manages user interaction and applications.
- Presentation Layer: Formats data exchanged between applications.
- Transport Layer: Provides reliable data transfer between applications.
- Network Layer: Handles routing of data packets across the network. Routers operate here.
- Data Link Layer: Manages error detection/correction and access control. Switches and bridges are used.
- Physical Layer: Transmits raw data over physical media (cables, wireless). Hubs function here.
Important Concepts in Network
- IP addresses: Unique numerical addresses for network devices.
- DNS (Domain Name System): Translates domain names (e.g., google.com) into IP addresses.
- LAN (Local Area Network): Connects devices in a limited area (e.g., office, home).
- Gateways, Routers, Hubs, Bridges, and Switches: Network intermediaries connecting devices.
- TCP/IP: Standard protocols for internet communication.
Gate Exam Relevance
- Understanding computer networks is crucial for the GATE exam.
- Roughly 80% of GATE network questions cover IP addressing, LAN technologies, flow/error control, and routing algorithms.
- Approximately 8 marks on average are allocated to network-related questions.
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Explore the fundamentals of computer networks, including the various types of connected devices and the unique roles of different network layers. The quiz covers aspects such as data transfer, routing, and user interaction within a network. Test your knowledge on how networks operate and the technologies involved.
