Computer Network Basics Quiz
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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?

    <p>To allow multiple users to share peripheral devices such as printers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It connects multiple LANs and WANs into a single global network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a domain name differ from an IP address?

    <p>A domain name identifies a website using text, while an IP address uses numbers for identification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Easy maintenance and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>WANs route transmissions through special purpose computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>High costs associated with planning and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>LAN choice can limit supported hardware, operating systems, and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Internet is a collection of otherwise incompatible networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Quality and cost trade-off</p> Signup and view all the answers

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