18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a protocol in the Internet?
To govern the communication between entities
What type of protocols control the flow of bits between physically connected computers?
Hardware-implemented protocols
What is the primary function of a router in a network?
To determine the path of a packet from source to destination
What happens when a user requests a Web page from a Web server?
The user's computer sends a connection request to the Web server
Where are protocols typically running in the Internet?
Everywhere in the Internet
What is the primary difference between a human protocol and a network protocol?
The entities exchanging messages
What is the primary purpose of standards in computer networks?
To ensure interoperability among different systems and products
Which organization is responsible for developing Internet standards?
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
What is the primary purpose of Requests for Comments (RFCs)?
To define protocols such as TCP, IP, and HTTP
What is the name of the standards documents developed by the IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee?
LAN/MAN Standards
How many RFCs are currently in existence?
Over 6,000
What is the primary purpose of a protocol in computer networking?
To specify the format and order of messages exchanged between entities
What is the Internet described as, from an entirely different angle?
An infrastructure that provides services to applications
What happens after the Web server receives the connection request message?
It returns a connection reply message to the client
What is the name of the message sent by the client to request a Web page from the server?
GET message
What is the term used to describe the devices at the edge of a computer network?
Network edge
What is the key to mastering the field of computer networking?
Understanding the what, why, and how of networking protocols
What is the purpose of the connection request message sent by the client to the server?
To establish a connection with the server
Learn about the basics of network protocols, including message transmission and receipt, and the actions taken by hardware and software components. Understand how these protocols work in devices such as computers, smartphones, and routers.
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