Network Fundamentals Quiz

What is the term used to describe the set of rules that govern the exchange of data over a network?

• Internet

• Protocol

• Network edge

• OSI model

Which of the following is NOT a component of the network edge?

• Hosts

• Access network

• Physical media

• Circuit switching

What are the two types of switching found in the network core?

• Packet and frame switching

• Circuit and packet switching

• Frame and cell switching

• Cell and circuit switching

Which models are used to describe protocol layers and service models?

• TCP/IP and Ethernet

• Internet and OSI

• HTTP and FTP

• SMTP and IP

What are hosts in the context of the Internet?

• Routers and switches

• Network applications

• End systems

• Communication links

What is the role of packet switches in the Internet?

• To manage networks

• To connect billions of devices

• To forward packets (chunks of data)

• To provide wireless communication

Which of the following is NOT a type of communication link mentioned in the image?

• Fiber

• Copper

• Radio

• Infrared

What term is used to describe the transmission rate of communication links?

• Frequency

• Bandwidth

• Speed

• Capacity

What constitutes a network according to the image?

• Only devices and routers

• Devices, routers, and links managed by an individual

• Devices, routers, and links managed by an organization

• Only routers and links

What does the term "Internet" refer to according to the slide?

• A network of networks

• A single network

• Interconnected protocols

• A global ISP