Introduction to the Internet and Its Origins

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What was the initial aim of ARPANET?

To optimize resources by limiting the number of connections

To develop a circuit-switched network

To create a centralized architecture for information processing

To develop a network larger than existing ones (correct)

What is the role of the TCP protocol in the Internet?

Regulates the addressing of packets in the network

Splits the message into smaller pieces for transmission

Ensures the packets are transmitted and received in the correct order (correct)

Controls the establishment of a connection between sender and recipient

How are messages transmitted in a circuit-switched network?

By breaking them into smaller pieces for transmission

By following a fixed network path (correct)

By allowing the recipient node to request retransmission of missing packets

By sharing the task of transmitting the message among several nodes

What information is included in the header of packets transmitted on the Internet?

Position of the packet for reassembly Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Internet becoming an open network?

It allowed many existing networks to adopt the TCP-IP protocol Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the acceptable definitions of the internet?

The shared protocols and standards that regulate how to organize data for transfer on the network Signup and view all the answers

Why is the internet considered an active agent of globalisation?

Because it is involved in every field of human activity and social life Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the elements constituting the internet?

The persons and organizations making use of computers on the network Signup and view all the answers

Prior to the 1960s, how did computer networks typically consist of?

Few expensive computers connected to several 'dumb' terminals Signup and view all the answers

What role do institutions play in relation to the internet?

They define the protocols and architectures for data transfer on the network Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the Internet architecture is responsible for providing services and exchanging application data?

Application layer Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is primarily associated with the World Wide Web (www)?

HTTP Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the Internet architecture is related to the TCP protocol?

Transport layer Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the Internet architecture includes instructions to transfer packets from the internet to the user PC?

Data link layer Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the Internet architecture is responsible for information related to the IP protocol?

Network layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the process of encapsulation in networking?

A set of encapsulated layers Signup and view all the answers

How does net-neutrality affect the treatment of contents transmitted over the network?

All contents are treated equally Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism against net-neutrality according to the text?

It hampers economic development of the network Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Internet Standards Process?

Highlights the importance of common standards for digital communication Signup and view all the answers

How is the internet defined according to the text?

Loosely-organised international collaboration of autonomous interconnected networks Signup and view all the answers