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What is the primary purpose of standards like the OSI model and the Internet model in computer networks?
What is the primary purpose of standards like the OSI model and the Internet model in computer networks?
- To facilitate communication between heterogeneous networks (correct)
- To establish a five-layer network structure
- To ensure all networks are owned by the same entity
- To define the size of local area networks
Which model, based on the text, defines a seven-layer network structure?
Which model, based on the text, defines a seven-layer network structure?
- LAN model
- WAN model
- OSI model (correct)
- Internet model
What determines whether a network is categorized as a LAN or a WAN?
What determines whether a network is categorized as a LAN or a WAN?
- The size of the area covered by the network (correct)
- The type of technology used in the network
- The speed of data transmission in the network
- The number of devices connected to the network
Which of the following best describes a LAN?
Which of the following best describes a LAN?
What is the typical size limit for a LAN according to the text?
What is the typical size limit for a LAN according to the text?
In terms of size, what category do metropolitan area networks generally fall into?
In terms of size, what category do metropolitan area networks generally fall into?
What is the main difference between transit time and response time?
What is the main difference between transit time and response time?
What are the two main criteria used to evaluate the performance of a network?
What are the two main criteria used to evaluate the performance of a network?
How does sending more data affect network performance in terms of throughput and delay?
How does sending more data affect network performance in terms of throughput and delay?
What factors can affect the performance of a network according to the text?
What factors can affect the performance of a network according to the text?
How is network reliability measured according to the text?
How is network reliability measured according to the text?
Why are throughput and delay often considered contradictory criteria in network evaluation?
Why are throughput and delay often considered contradictory criteria in network evaluation?
What is a practical example of a mesh topology mentioned in the text?
What is a practical example of a mesh topology mentioned in the text?
How does a star topology differ from a mesh topology?
How does a star topology differ from a mesh topology?
Why is a star topology less expensive than a mesh topology, as per the text?
Why is a star topology less expensive than a mesh topology, as per the text?
What happens if one link fails in a star topology, according to the text?
What happens if one link fails in a star topology, according to the text?
What is the maximum number of characters or symbols that can be represented by Unicode?
What is the maximum number of characters or symbols that can be represented by Unicode?
In a mesh topology with six devices, how many cables are needed in total?
In a mesh topology with six devices, how many cables are needed in total?
What happens if one station in a ring topology is unplugged?
What happens if one station in a ring topology is unplugged?
Which application is more sensitive to delay when using the Internet?
Which application is more sensitive to delay when using the Internet?
Why are standards needed in communication systems?
Why are standards needed in communication systems?
If you have two computers connected by an Ethernet hub at home, is this setup considered a LAN, MAN, or WAN?
If you have two computers connected by an Ethernet hub at home, is this setup considered a LAN, MAN, or WAN?
What distinguishes an internet from a network?
What distinguishes an internet from a network?
When did the Internet as we know it today come into being?
When did the Internet as we know it today come into being?
What are examples of activities that can be done via the Internet, based on the text?
What are examples of activities that can be done via the Internet, based on the text?
How many interconnected networks make up the Internet?
How many interconnected networks make up the Internet?
What type of devices compose a network in computing terms?
What type of devices compose a network in computing terms?
Which sector or organization extensively uses the Internet based on the text?
Which sector or organization extensively uses the Internet based on the text?
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