QUIZ 1

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What is the primary purpose of a computer network according to the text?

To provide a global network

To carry commodities between entities

To exchange information between entities (correct)

To manage resources efficiently

Which term refers to the connections between nodes in a network?

Path

Medium Access Control

Payload

Link (correct)

What is a challenge mentioned in the text regarding the Internet?

Dealing with rapid and uncontrollable growth (correct)

Improving end-to-end protocols

Maintaining a secure network

Managing a global transportation system

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a computer network?

Water network Signup and view all the answers

In the context of computer networks, what do nodes refer to?

Special purpose devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary task of network design as mentioned in the text?

To connect nodes via links for information exchange Signup and view all the answers

Which type of switching has the advantage of guaranteeing bandwidth and predictable bitrate and delay?

Circuit switching Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of circuit switching when compared to packet switching?

Blocked connections during silent periods Signup and view all the answers

In circuit-switched networks, what causes wasted bandwidth?

Bursty traffic Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect differentiates packet-switched networks from circuit-switched networks?

Connection setup delay Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem associated with circuit-switched networks during silent periods?

Idle connections Signup and view all the answers

How does packet-switched networks handle data transmission compared to circuit-switched networks?

By dividing data into packets Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of directly-connected networks?

Each node is directly connected to all others via a link Signup and view all the answers

In a switched network, what is the characteristic of circuit-switched systems?

Establishing dedicated circuits across a set of links Signup and view all the answers

Which kind of network enables data splitting into packets or messages?

Switched networks Signup and view all the answers

What drives network design according to the text?

Protocols and applications Signup and view all the answers

What is a common evaluation metric for networks mentioned in the text?

Reliability in service delivery (collisions, losses, outage probabilities) Signup and view all the answers

Who typically deploys the network according to the text?

Enterprise, government, end-user Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the course on Computer Networks?

Fundamental principles of Computer Networks Signup and view all the answers

Why is learning about networking considered important according to the text?

To enhance commercial activities like e-commerce and banking Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest as a modern trend in networking?

Networking every electronic device like phones, sensors, planes, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of packet switching mentioned in the text?

No wasted bandwidth Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a key class expectation in the text?

Following the academic integrity code Signup and view all the answers

Which multiplexing method involves dividing the communication medium into channels of variable bandwidth?

Statistical multiplexing Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the course objectives mentioned in the text?

Developing a fundamental understanding of network design principles Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of packet switching highlighted in the text?

Complex control headers per packet Signup and view all the answers

What should students be able to do after completing the course?

Evaluate the performance of various network technologies and protocols Signup and view all the answers

In packet switching, what does statistical multiplexing involve?

Variable bandwidth channels Signup and view all the answers

Why can packet switching lead to delays and congestion, according to the text?

No congestion control leading to arbitrary delays Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in building applications requiring Quality of Service (QoS) in packet switching networks?

'No per packet overhead' Signup and view all the answers