Understanding Computer Networks

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What is a network in information technology?

A series of interconnected points or nodes (correct)

A single point or node

A series of standalone devices

A collection of offline computers

In a network, how are the points or nodes connected?

By electrical circuits

Through individual communication lines

By physical barriers

By communication paths (correct)

What characterizes a network in information technology?

Offline components

Multiple independent systems

Isolated devices

Interconnected components (correct)

Which of the following best describes the structure of a network in IT?

Points or nodes connected by paths Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates a network from individual devices in IT?

Existence of interconnected nodes Signup and view all the answers

What type of communications require each end point to be able to transmit in order to communicate?

Connection-oriented Signup and view all the answers

In which type of communications is it necessary for every end point to have the ability to send data for successful communication?

Point-to-Point Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for communication in a connection-oriented network?

Bidirectional data transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network demands that all communicating devices must be capable of transmitting data?

Connection-oriented Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes connection-oriented communications from other types of networks?

Requirement for both ends to transmit data Signup and view all the answers

What type of topology is formed when two different basic network topologies are connected?

Hybrid topology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a basic network topology?

Hybrid topology Signup and view all the answers

If a network uses a ring topology and a bus topology together, what type of network setup is being utilized?

Hybrid topology Signup and view all the answers

Which network structure combines the features of point-to-point connections and a central hub?

Star topology Signup and view all the answers

If a network has interconnected devices forming a closed loop and a linear bus connecting other devices, what type of network arrangement is being used?

Hybrid topology Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of IPv4?

Ensuring data integrity Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of IPv4 helps in protecting data integrity?

Packet checksums Signup and view all the answers

What mechanism in IPv4 prevents data corruption during transmission?

Packet checksums Signup and view all the answers

How does IPv4 safeguard against data errors?

By utilizing packet checksums Signup and view all the answers

Which component in IPv4 contributes to ensuring the accuracy of transmitted data?

Packet checksums Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of data transfer in connectionless communication?

Data is transferred in one direction from source to destination. Signup and view all the answers

How does connectionless communication handle checking if the destination is ready to receive the data?

It sends the data regardless of the destination's readiness. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes connectionless data transfer from connection-oriented data transfer?

Connection-oriented data transfer establishes a path between source and destination before data transfer. Signup and view all the answers

How does connectionless communication handle message delivery compared to connection-oriented communication?

Connection-oriented communication verifies the message integrity before delivery. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in connectionless communication if the destination is not available to receive the message?

The message is discarded without any notification to the source. Signup and view all the answers

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What is a network in information technology?

In a network, how are the points or nodes connected?

What characterizes a network in information technology?

Which of the following best describes the structure of a network in IT?

What differentiates a network from individual devices in IT?

What type of communications require each end point to be able to transmit in order to communicate?

In which type of communications is it necessary for every end point to have the ability to send data for successful communication?

What is a key requirement for communication in a connection-oriented network?

Which type of network demands that all communicating devices must be capable of transmitting data?

What characteristic distinguishes connection-oriented communications from other types of networks?

What type of topology is formed when two different basic network topologies are connected?

Which of the following is not a basic network topology?

If a network uses a ring topology and a bus topology together, what type of network setup is being utilized?

Which network structure combines the features of point-to-point connections and a central hub?

If a network has interconnected devices forming a closed loop and a linear bus connecting other devices, what type of network arrangement is being used?

What is one of the purposes of IPv4?

Which feature of IPv4 helps in protecting data integrity?

What mechanism in IPv4 prevents data corruption during transmission?

How does IPv4 safeguard against data errors?

Which component in IPv4 contributes to ensuring the accuracy of transmitted data?

What is a characteristic of data transfer in connectionless communication?

How does connectionless communication handle checking if the destination is ready to receive the data?

What distinguishes connectionless data transfer from connection-oriented data transfer?

How does connectionless communication handle message delivery compared to connection-oriented communication?

What happens in connectionless communication if the destination is not available to receive the message?

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