Practice - Network Structure: The Interconnect for Distributed Systems
Practice Questions
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What does LAN stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about networks in confined spaces.
Name a primary function of TCP.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of delivering data accurately.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What type of network connects computers over a limited geographical area?
💡 Hint: Think about networks found in an office.
True or False: TCP/IP is the standard protocol for most internet communications.
💡 Hint: Remember which protocol is used for reliable transmission.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a distributed system that incorporates both LAN and WAN features. Describe how data communication would be managed.
💡 Hint: Think about how each network type serves its purpose.
Analyze the factors affecting network latency and propose solutions to minimize them in a distributed system.
💡 Hint: Consider both hardware and software approaches.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Introduction to Local and Wide Area Networks
- How TCP/IP Works: A Comprehensive Guide
- Understanding UDP Protocol
- Message Passing in Distributed Systems
- Remote Procedure Call Explained
- What are Sockets in Networking?
- Network Latency - Understanding the Basics
- What is Bandwidth? - Definition & Explanation
- Handling Message Loss in Network Communication