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Who contributed to the Global Edition of the book?
Who contributed to the Global Edition of the book?
What role did Michael Hirsch and Susan Hartman serve in the production of the book?
What role did Michael Hirsch and Susan Hartman serve in the production of the book?
Which of the following was acknowledged for their production work on the latest edition?
Which of the following was acknowledged for their production work on the latest edition?
Which college is associated with the reviewer Kaushik Goswami?
Which college is associated with the reviewer Kaushik Goswami?
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What is one of the key qualities attributed to the management of the previous editors?
What is one of the key qualities attributed to the management of the previous editors?
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Which role did Arif Ahmed hold in relation to the Global Edition?
Which role did Arif Ahmed hold in relation to the Global Edition?
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What aspect of the book are Janet Theurer and Patrice Rossi Calkin credited for?
What aspect of the book are Janet Theurer and Patrice Rossi Calkin credited for?
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Which institution is associated with reviewer Moumita Mitra Manna?
Which institution is associated with reviewer Moumita Mitra Manna?
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What are the two main components of the network layer discussed in the new organization of chapters?
What are the two main components of the network layer discussed in the new organization of chapters?
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Which chapter now incorporates the topic of network management?
Which chapter now incorporates the topic of network management?
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Which of the following protocols was removed from Chapter 2?
Which of the following protocols was removed from Chapter 2?
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What significant update was made to socket programming in Chapter 2?
What significant update was made to socket programming in Chapter 2?
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Why has software-defined networking (SDN) gained such importance in recent years?
Why has software-defined networking (SDN) gained such importance in recent years?
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What is a key feature of the updated Chapter 1?
What is a key feature of the updated Chapter 1?
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Which aspect of networking is discussed through a new section in Chapter 2?
Which aspect of networking is discussed through a new section in Chapter 2?
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Which university is affiliated with Sam Shanmugan?
Which university is affiliated with Sam Shanmugan?
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What does the term 'dynamic field of networking' imply in this context?
What does the term 'dynamic field of networking' imply in this context?
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Who is affiliated with NYU-Poly?
Who is affiliated with NYU-Poly?
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Which individual is connected to the University of Pennsylvania?
Which individual is connected to the University of Pennsylvania?
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What position does ZhiLi Zhang hold?
What position does ZhiLi Zhang hold?
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Which member is listed as a former NYU-Poly student?
Which member is listed as a former NYU-Poly student?
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Who is a significant contributor from Georgia Institute of Technology?
Who is a significant contributor from Georgia Institute of Technology?
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Which university is associated with Peter Steenkiste?
Which university is associated with Peter Steenkiste?
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What technique is used to detect errors in data transmission by adding a simple bit to the data?
What technique is used to detect errors in data transmission by adding a simple bit to the data?
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Who has an affiliation with the University of California at Los Angeles?
Who has an affiliation with the University of California at Los Angeles?
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Which protocol is primarily associated with channel access in multi-user networks?
Which protocol is primarily associated with channel access in multi-user networks?
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What method is employed to ensure higher data integrity by generating a unique value based on the data content?
What method is employed to ensure higher data integrity by generating a unique value based on the data content?
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Which link-layer addressing method is used to map IP addresses to MAC addresses?
Which link-layer addressing method is used to map IP addresses to MAC addresses?
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What technology allows for the segmentation of a physical network into multiple logical networks?
What technology allows for the segmentation of a physical network into multiple logical networks?
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Which of the following protocols provides a way to manage and control multiple service or network interfaces?
Which of the following protocols provides a way to manage and control multiple service or network interfaces?
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What is the primary purpose of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) within web client-server interactions?
What is the primary purpose of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) within web client-server interactions?
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Which layer of the networking model does Ethernet operate on?
Which layer of the networking model does Ethernet operate on?
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What is the primary function of symmetric key cryptography?
What is the primary function of symmetric key cryptography?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of public key encryption?
Which of the following is a characteristic of public key encryption?
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What is the purpose of a digital signature?
What is the purpose of a digital signature?
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Which authentication protocol version is known as ap2.0?
Which authentication protocol version is known as ap2.0?
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What is the main purpose of securing email communications?
What is the main purpose of securing email communications?
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What does SSL stand for and its primary use?
What does SSL stand for and its primary use?
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What is the purpose of IPsec in network-layer security?
What is the purpose of IPsec in network-layer security?
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Which protocol aims to improve security for wireless networks?
Which protocol aims to improve security for wireless networks?
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Which of the following describes a firewall's primary function?
Which of the following describes a firewall's primary function?
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Which of the following best describes intrusion detection systems?
Which of the following best describes intrusion detection systems?
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What term is used to describe devices that are connected to the Internet?
What term is used to describe devices that are connected to the Internet?
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Which of the following is considered a nontraditional Internet device?
Which of the following is considered a nontraditional Internet device?
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By what year is it estimated that the number of connected devices will reach 25 billion?
By what year is it estimated that the number of connected devices will reach 25 billion?
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What is the estimated proportion of the world population that were Internet users in 2015?
What is the estimated proportion of the world population that were Internet users in 2015?
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Which of the following best describes the role of packet switches in the Internet?
Which of the following best describes the role of packet switches in the Internet?
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What is a likely result of the increase in connected devices to the Internet?
What is a likely result of the increase in connected devices to the Internet?
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Which type of networking device serves as a link between end systems?
Which type of networking device serves as a link between end systems?
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In the context of the Internet, what does the term 'end systems' refer to?
In the context of the Internet, what does the term 'end systems' refer to?
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Study Notes
Book Updates
- Network layer organization revised; now in two chapters—Chapter 4 (data plane) and Chapter 5 (control plane).
- This reflects the growing importance of software-defined networking (SDN).
- Network management material incorporated into Chapter 5.
- Other sections updated to reflect recent networking advancements since the sixth edition.
- Retired material available on the book's companion website.
Chapter Updates
- Chapter 1 updated to reflect the growing internet use.
- Chapter 2 (application layer) significantly updated.
- Removed FTP and distributed hash tables; added sections on application-level video streaming, content distribution networks, Netflix, and YouTube case studies.
- Socket programming sections updated from Python 2 to Python 3.
- Chapter 3 (transport layer) modestly updated.
Key Concepts
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN): A crucial networking innovation.
- Hosts/End Systems: Devices connected to the internet (laptops, smartphones, appliances, etc.).
- Internet Growth: Rapid increase in connected devices; projected 25 billion by 2020.
- Internet Users: Estimated 3.2 billion in 2015.
- Internet Structure: Composed of interconnected communication links and packet switches connecting end systems.
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Test your knowledge on the contributors to the Global Edition of the networking textbook. This quiz also examines key components of the network layer, updates in socket programming, and significant aspects of software-defined networking. Engage with questions about the editors and their contributions to the latest edition.
