Computer Networks: The Internet
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What is the Internet?

  • A local network within one organization
  • A worldwide network of computer networks (correct)
  • A system of connecting typewriters
  • A network of interconnected telephones
  • When was the lecture on the Internet delivered?

  • 2019
  • 2025
  • 2024 (correct)
  • 2021
  • What is the email address provided for contact in the text?

    Which faculty hosted the lecture on the Internet?

    <p>Faculty of Dentistry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Msc.Amneen Naji Fadhel teach?

    <p>Computer Science (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a PAN?

    <p>To enable communication among computer devices close to one person (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology is typically used in LANs for wireless communication?

    <p>Wi-Fi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a LAN from a PAN?

    <p>Geographic coverage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a network is used for communication among computer devices close to an individual, which category does it belong to?

    <p>PAN (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might Ethernet be preferred over Wi-Fi in certain LAN setups?

    <p>Ethernet provides more secure connections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many devices are interconnected in the network described?

    <p>Less than 5000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate number of interconnected devices in the network?

    <p>Less than 5000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In how many buildings are the devices interconnected in the network?

    <p>Less than 5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the size of the network's device interconnections?

    <p>Small-scale networking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term best describes the interconnection of large and small networks around the globe?

    <p>Worldwide mesh (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the scalability of the network based on the provided information?

    <p>Limited scalability due to size (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of computer networks, what does 'interconnection' primarily refer to?

    <p>Data sharing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the types of computer networks discussed in the text?

    <p>Centralized control (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of computer networks is NOT mentioned in the text?

    <p>Token ring network (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is commonly used to describe the collection of interconnected computer networks globally?

    <p>World Wide Web (WWW) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of computer network usually spans a city?

    <p>Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of network is described as spread across a large geographical area?

    <p>Wide Area Network (WAN) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of network would likely cover an entire country?

    <p>Wide Area Network (WAN) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology is mentioned as an example of a wired communication medium for a Metropolitan Area Network?

    <p>Ethernet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wireless technology is cited as an example suitable for a Metropolitan Area Network in the text?

    <p>WiMAX (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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