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In store-and-forward networks, only one packet may be in transit on a link at any given time. (t/f)
False
In a circuit-switched network, if a user is allowing his available bandwidth to be idle, it is called
a silent period
The internet is a network of networks. T/F
True
A FDM-based network is a [ Select ] [“circuit-switched”, “packet-switched”] network
Circuit switched
Time spent in transit between nodes in a network is called
Propagation Delay
A connection-oriented protocol in a packet-switched network guarantees a dedicated line - similar to how a circuit-switched network works.
False
In store-and-forward transmission, a packet switch may being transmitting the first bits of packet before it has finished receiving that the last bits of the packet. T/F
False
The TCP protocol is connection-oriented.
True
The TCP protocol implements congestion control.
True
A TDM-based network is a network
Circuit-switched
The TCP protocol implements reliable data transfer.
True
A network is a system for connecting computers using multiple, possibly different, transmission technologies.
False
What devices reside on the network edge?
Tablets
Routers
Laptops
Printers
Desktop Computers
Switches
Smart TVs
Tablets
Laptops
Printers
Desktop
Smart Tvs
The internet is a system for connecting computers using a single transmission technology.
False
Time spent checking bit errors and deciding output link is considered
Processing Delay
Convert the following units. Your answer should be a whole number with no text in the answer field:
3 KiB = _____ bytes
3072
Convert the following units. Your answer should be a whole number with no text in the answer field:
11 MiB = _____ bytes
11534336
Convert the following units. Your answer should be a whole number with no text in the answer field:
45 MiB = _____ bits
377487360
Convert the following units. Your answer should be a whole number with no text in the answer field:
51.67 Mbps = _____ Kbps
51670
What devices reside in the network core?
Smart TV
Router
Desktop
Laptop
Printer
Switch
Tablet
Router
Switch
The UDP protocol is connection-oriented.
False
____________ is proportional to the rate of travel of electrons through the transmission medium, whereas
_____________ is porportional to the rate at which the receiving node can interpret the electronic signal.
Propagation Delay
Transmission Delay
A network is a system for connecting multiple computers using a single transmission technology.
True
A network protocol may do the following (check all that apply):
Specify the time between sending information.
Specify actions taken upon message receipt
Specify actions taken upon message transmission
Specify the order of messages sent and received
Specify the whether or not information is sent
Specify the form of messages sent and received