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What is the main difference between an Intranet and the Internet?

  • An Intranet is used for marketing, while the Internet is used for information sharing.
  • An Intranet is a network of networks, while the Internet is a private network.
  • An Intranet uses a different protocol suite than the Internet.
  • An Intranet is only accessible within a certain area, while the Internet is a global network. (correct)

What distinguishes an Extranet from an Intranet?

  • An Extranet is restricted to company employees only, while an Intranet is accessible to external users.
  • An Extranet provides information and applications for company employees, while an Intranet includes suppliers, vendors, and customers.
  • An Extranet involves a network of networks, while an Intranet is a single network.
  • An Extranet can be accessed from outside the company, while an Intranet is strictly internal. (correct)

What is the primary function of an IP address in relation to the Internet?

  • An IP address secures Internet connections from cyber attacks.
  • An IP address stores encrypted data transmitted over the Internet.
  • An IP address determines the top-level domain of a website.
  • An IP address provides a unique identification for each computer or device on the Internet. (correct)

Why was early computer networking primarily focused on resource sharing?

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What makes the Internet a 'meta network' according to the text?

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How does a domain name differ from an IP address?

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What is the main advantage of Local Area Networks (LAN) mentioned in the text?

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How does a Wide Area Network (WAN) differ from a Local Area Network (LAN) in terms of transmission burden?

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What is the main drawback of Wide Area Networks (WAN) according to the text?

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Based on the text, how does the choice of Local Area Network (LAN) affect supported hardware and applications?

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In what way does the Internet differ from Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) according to the text?

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What factor can significantly limit the performance of Local Area Networks (LANs) according to the text?

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Intranet

A private network accessible only within a certain area or organization.

Extranet

A private network that allows controlled access from outside an organization.

IP Address

A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a network, identifying it on the Internet.

Early Networking Purpose

Initially focused on resource sharing, allowing multiple users to share devices like printers.

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Meta Network

The Internet is termed a 'meta network' because it connects multiple local and wide area networks.

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Domain Name

A human-readable address for a website, distinct from the numerical IP address.

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Local Area Network (LAN)

A network that connects computers in a limited geographic area, like a building or campus.

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

A network that covers a broad area, often connecting multiple LANs.

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WAN Cost

High costs associated with planning and infrastructure make WANs expensive.

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LAN Hardware Limitation

The choice of LAN influences the supported hardware, operating systems, and applications.

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Internet vs LAN/WAN

The Internet is a collection of incompatible networks, distinct from LANs and WANs.

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LAN Performance Limit

The performance of Local Area Networks can be significantly impacted by quality and cost trade-offs.

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