What are some of the basic functions of a network router?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Although any one router can be specialized for a variety of tasks, all routers can do the following:
* Connect dissimilar networks, such as a LAN and a WAN, which use different types of routing protocols.
* Interpret Layer 3 and often Layer 4 addressing and other information (such as quality of service indicators).
* Determine the best path for data to follow from point A to point B. The best path is the most efficient route to the message's destination calculated by the router, based upon the information the router has available to it.
* Reroute traffic if the path of first choice is down but another path is available.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. attribute b. method c. class d. function

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The GridView control provides all the following features except __________.

a. it’s designed to display only one row at a time b. you can sort on any column c. you can select the order in which columns appear d. you can format data within the columns

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Value checks are usually performed for any data. 2. A value check is used when one element has a relationship with another one. 3. A mathematical process of assuring data accuracy involves multiplying each of the digits in the original code by some predetermined weights, summing these results, and then dividing this sum by a modulus number. 4. Use the stored data system to prevent the mistake that the intended number 53411 is typed in as number 54311 instead. 5. A method for validating credit cards uses a check digit formula called the Kendall formula.

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