Introduction to Networking: Hosts, Access Networks, Internet Structure
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Which part of a network is responsible for forwarding packets of data?

  • Physical media
  • Access network
  • Network edge
  • Network core (correct)

In networking, what is the transmission rate influenced by?

  • Number of connected devices
  • Protocol layers
  • Bandwidth (correct)
  • Type of network apps

What is the primary function of packet switches in a network?

  • Manage network protocols
  • Maintain physical media
  • Provide security encryption
  • Forward data packets (correct)

What is typically found at the network core?

<p>Interconnected routers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which network component is responsible for running network applications at the Internet's edge?

<p>Hosts (end systems) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are servers often located in the Internet structure?

<p>Data centers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key aspects of network performance often measured in terms of loss, delay, and throughput?

<p>Latency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Internet structure connects end systems to edge routers?

<p>Access networks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network structure is managed by an organization like a content provider or an enterprise?

<p>Datacenter network (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in network performance that includes the concept of time taken for data to travel from source to destination?

<p>Delay (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of network security, what is a common service model used to secure communications over the internet?

<p>Virtual Private Network (VPN) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity in the Internet structure typically serves as an intermediary between end systems and the rest of the network?

<p>Edge router (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a cable modem termination system (CMTS) in a cable-based access network?

<p>To manage the data and TV traffic transmitted at different frequencies over the shared cable network. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes hybrid fiber coax (HFC) networks in terms of transmission rates?

<p>Higher download speeds than upload speeds. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technology allows DSL networks to enable both data transmission over DSL phone lines and voice communication over the same line?

<p>DSLAM (DSL Access Multiplexer) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a wireless access network, what is the function of a base station, also known as an access point?

<p>To provide wireless connectivity between end systems and the router. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical transmission rate for Wide-area cellular access networks provided by mobile operators?

<p>10's Mbps (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function does an institutional router serve in an enterprise network?

<p>To connect the enterprise network to the Internet through an ISP. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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