Computer Networks: The Internet

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What is the Internet?

A worldwide network of computer networks

When was the lecture on the Internet delivered?

2024

What is the email address provided for contact in the text?

Which faculty hosted the lecture on the Internet?

Faculty of Dentistry

What does Msc.Amneen Naji Fadhel teach?

Computer Science

What is the main purpose of a PAN?

To enable communication among computer devices close to one person

Which technology is typically used in LANs for wireless communication?

Wi-Fi

What distinguishes a LAN from a PAN?

Geographic coverage

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

PAN

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

Ethernet provides more secure connections

How many devices are interconnected in the network described?

Less than 5000

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

Less than 5000

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

Less than 5

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

Small-scale networking

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

Worldwide mesh

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

Limited scalability due to size

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

Data sharing

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

Centralized control

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

Token ring network

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

World Wide Web (WWW)

What type of computer network usually spans a city?

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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

Wide Area Network (WAN)

Which type of network would likely cover an entire country?

Wide Area Network (WAN)

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

Ethernet

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

WiMAX

Test your knowledge on the topic of the Internet, a worldwide network of computer networks. This quiz is based on Lecture 2 by Msc. Amneen Naji Fadhel at the Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Kafeel University.

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