Basic of networks-flashcard

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What is the function of the Physical Layer in the OSI Model?

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Deals with the physical transmission of data across the network medium.

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What are the key responsibilities of the Data Link Layer?

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Packages data into frames with addressing and error-checking.

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What is the function of the Network Layer?

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Routes packets through the network based on their destination addresses.

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

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Connects personal devices over a short range.

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What are the characteristics of a Star Topology?

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All devices connect to a central hub.

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What is the main advantage of a Mesh Topology?

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Highly fault-tolerant and efficient data transmission.

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What is the foundational protocol suite of the Internet and most modern networks?

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Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

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What does the Domain Name System (DNS) do?

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Translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses

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What is the purpose of an IP address?

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Both Host Identification and Location Addressing

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What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

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IPv4 is 32-bit, IPv6 is 128-bit