World of Computer Networking Your CCNA start - Autonomous System (AS)

The video tutorial explains the concept of autonomous systems, which are groups of network prefixes managed by a single organization. These systems are crucial for the Internet's structure, as they interconnect to form the global network. The tutorial differentiates between local area networks and autonomous systems, highlighting how connecting to an Internet service provider integrates a local network into a larger autonomous system. The video also introduces the concept of autonomous system numbers, which are used for network identification.

What is an autonomous system primarily composed of?

• A group of network prefixes managed by the same organization

• A single network prefix managed by multiple organizations

• A group of network prefixes managed by different organizations

• A single network prefix managed by a single organization

How do autonomous systems contribute to the formation of the Internet?

• By operating independently without any interconnections

• By connecting only to local area networks

• By interconnecting with each other

• By using private IP addresses exclusively

What happens when you connect to an Internet service provider?

• You become part of a local area network

• You become part of an autonomous system

• You disconnect from the Internet

• You create a new autonomous system

What is the difference between a local area network and an autonomous system?

• A local area network is larger than an autonomous system

• An autonomous system is a small network within a local area network

• A local area network is a small network, while an autonomous system is a large network

• An autonomous system is a private network, while a local area network is public

What is an autonomous system number?

• A unique identifier for each local area network

• A unique identifier for each network device

• A unique identifier for each autonomous system

• A unique identifier for each Internet service provider