Practice - Need for an Internet Address and its Design Philosophy
Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of an IP address?
💡 Hint: Think about how addresses work in real life.
Define what is meant by 'connectionless protocol'.
💡 Hint: Consider how letters are sent without needing to connect to the recipient first.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Why is an IP address needed?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would send mail without an address.
True or False: IP guarantees that all packets will arrive in the correct order.
💡 Hint: Consider if a postal service can guarantee delivery times.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a network where two devices accidentally have the same IP address. Analyze the potential impacts on data communication.
💡 Hint: Think about postal addresses and deliveries.
Depending on the IP's design philosophy, evaluate the importance of flexibility within modern networking environments.
💡 Hint: Consider how flexible systems can handle changes and growth.
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