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What is the primary function of the internet?
What is the primary function of the internet?
- To provide social media platforms.
- To move computerized information from one place to another. (correct)
- To connect local area networks.
- To create websites for businesses.
Which term describes a global network connecting millions of computers?
Which term describes a global network connecting millions of computers?
- Local Area Network
- Extranet
- Internet (correct)
- Intranet
How can the internet facilitate communication?
How can the internet facilitate communication?
- By providing virtual reality experiences.
- By supporting offline messaging applications.
- By enabling chat and electronic mail. (correct)
- By allowing file transfers only.
What is a common use of the internet for personal activities?
What is a common use of the internet for personal activities?
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Which statement best defines the internet?
Which statement best defines the internet?
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Study Notes
Client-Server Architecture
- Client: A device or application that requests services or resources from a server.
- Server: A device or application that provides resources or services to clients.
- Peer: An entity in a network that can act both as a client and a server.
Internet
- Defined as a global network connecting millions of computers worldwide.
- Acts as a "highway of information" facilitating data transmission across vast distances.
- Primarily designed to move computerized information (data) between locations.
- Represents a massive network of networks, forming a complex networking infrastructure.
- Enables communication via electronic mail and instant messaging.
- Provides infrastructure for online activities such as travel bookings, e-commerce, and other online transactions.
- Essential for maintaining connection and accessibility across the globe.
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