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What was the first area network called?
What was the first area network called?
- WAN
- MAN
- ARPANET (correct)
- LAN
Which layer of the OSI Model is responsible for the physical elements like ethernet cables?
Which layer of the OSI Model is responsible for the physical elements like ethernet cables?
- Data Link Layer
- Network Layer
- Physical Layer (correct)
- Transport Layer
What is the method of breaking down data into smaller packets and transferring them over a network called?
What is the method of breaking down data into smaller packets and transferring them over a network called?
- Circuit Switching
- Data Routing
- Data Fragmentation
- Packet Switching (correct)
Which organization established the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Suite in 1969?
Which organization established the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Suite in 1969?
What is the term for temporarily storing packets before transmission and then forwarding them to the destination in pieces by multiple paths through the network?
What is the term for temporarily storing packets before transmission and then forwarding them to the destination in pieces by multiple paths through the network?
Flashcards
What was the first area network called?
What was the first area network called?
The first network created by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Which OSI layer handles physical connections?
Which OSI layer handles physical connections?
Responsible for physically connecting devices and transmitting data signals over physical media like ethernet cables, fiber optic cables, and wireless signals.
How is data broken down and sent over a network?
How is data broken down and sent over a network?
A method where data is divided into small packets and sent individually over various routes in a network, allowing for efficient data transmission.
Who developed TCP/IP?
Who developed TCP/IP?
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What is 'Store & Forward' in networking?
What is 'Store & Forward' in networking?
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Study Notes
Early Networks
- The first area network was called ARPANET.
OSI Model
- The Physical Layer (Layer 1) is responsible for the physical elements like ethernet cables.
Data Transfer
- Packet switching is the method of breaking down data into smaller packets and transferring them over a network.
Internet Protocol
- The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Suite was established by the United States Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) in 1969.
Network Transmission
- Packet forwarding is the term for temporarily storing packets before transmission and then forwarding them to the destination in pieces by multiple paths through the network.
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Test your knowledge of networking fundamentals with this quiz on the TCP/IP and OSI model. Challenge yourself with questions on the history, structure, and functions of these essential protocols and models.
