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What is the primary function of the internet?
What is the primary function of the internet?
Which term describes a global network connecting millions of computers?
Which term describes a global network connecting millions of computers?
How can the internet facilitate communication?
How can the internet facilitate communication?
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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Description
Test your knowledge on client-server architecture, including concepts related to clients, servers, and peers. This quiz will cover the foundational aspects of how the internet connects computers globally for data transfer. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these critical networking concepts.
