TCP/IP UiTM CHAP 1,1

What is the definition of a network?

A group of connected, communicating devices such as computers and printers.

What is an internet?

Two or more networks that can communicate with each other.

What are protocols in the context of networking?

Protocols are rules that define how data is transmitted between devices.

What are standards in networking?

Standards are agreed-upon rules that ensure compatibility and interoperability between devices and networks.

What is an Internet Standard?

A thoroughly tested specification that is adhered to by those who work with the Internet.

What is the process for a specification to become an Internet Standard?

It starts as an Internet draft which then branches into 3 which are experimental, and if good, proceeds to proposed standard, straight to proposed standard, or informational(which goes straight to historic), undergoes testing and revisions, and may achieve different maturity levels such as Proposed Standard (6 months and 2 tries before progressing), Draft Standard(four months and 2 tries), and finally Internet Standard.

Requirement levels of RFC?

Required, Recommended, Elective, Limited Use and Not Recommended

What are some key organizations involved in Internet administration?

Internet Society (ISOC), Internet Architecture Board (IAB), Internet Research Task Force (IRTF), Internet Assigned Number Authority (IANA), Internet Corporation for Names and Numbers (ICANN), and Network Information Center (NIC).