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What is a network in the context of computer systems, and what are its components?
A network is a collection of systems that exchange data using protocols, and it consists of systems, interfaces, transmission media, protocols, and standards.
What is the role of an interface in a network, and provide an example?
An interface is a standard for connecting systems and transmission media, and an example is RS-232C or USB.
What is the purpose of a transmission medium, and what is an example of one?
A transmission medium is a physical means of transmitting data between systems, and an example is a copper wire or fiber optic cable.
What is the Internet, and what is its common functionality?
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What is the significance of network standardization, and what is its purpose?
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What is the relationship between the Internet and other network applications, such as WWW, FTP, and SMTP?
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What is the main function of the transport layer in the OSI 7-layer model?
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What is the purpose of IP protocol in the network layer?
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What is the difference between protocol and interface in the OSI 7-layer model?
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What is the purpose of DNS (Domain Name System) servers?
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What is the main difference between the internet and the World Wide Web (WWW)?
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What is the function of a web server in a network?
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What is the purpose of an IP address?
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What is the difference between IPV4 and IPV6?
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What is the function of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) in a network?
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What is the difference between a client and a server in a network?
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