Unit 2 AP CSP Advanced

How can you distinguish a Computing Network from a Computing System?

• By the data transmission ability

• By the level of interconnection

• By the common purpose

• By the number of routers

How would increasing bandwidth affect the performance of a computing network?

• Increase the speed of data transmission
• Decrease the speed of data transmission
• Improve fault tolerance
• Decrease the need for redundancy

Why is a router crucial for the efficient functioning of a computing network?

• It increases bandwidth
• It assigns IP addresses
• It forwards data across the network
• It provides redundancy

How does the concept of a path relate to the efficiency of data transmission in a computing network?

• Shorter paths result in quicker transmission
• Longer paths result in higher redundancy
• Paths are not related to transmission speed
• Shorter paths result in lower bandwidth

How does the Internet Protocol (IP) contribute to the seamless communication between devices on the internet?

• By standardizing communication rules
• By transmitting web pages
• By forwarding data across networks
• By dividing messages into packets

How does redundancy improve the fault tolerance of a computing network?

• By providing alternative data transmission routes
• By increasing bandwidth
• By simplifying network paths
• By assigning unique IP addresses to devices

How does the digital divide impact access to information and resources for certain populations?

• By restricting access based on location
• By creating economic barriers
• By affecting the quality of data transmission
• All of the above

How does the World Wide Web differ from the Internet in terms of its structure and function?

• It is a protocol for data transmission
• It is a network of interconnected networks
• It is a system of linked pages and files
• It assigns unique IP addresses to devices

In what way does HTTP contribute to the functioning of the World Wide Web?

• By managing the flow of packets
• By assigning IP addresses
• By standardizing network communication
• By transmitting web pages over the Internet

What is the role of packets in ensuring efficient data transmission over a computing network?

• They increase fault tolerance
• They provide redundancy
• They allow for data to be broken into smaller chunks
• They assign unique IP addresses to devices