CSUK:Teacher A Wide Area Network Flashcards

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What is the main purpose of web hosting?

Offering email services
Hosting websites on servers for global access (correct)
Providing internet connections to users
Developing computer software

What does the term 'ISP' stand for in the context of the internet?

Internet Service Provider (correct)
Internet Secure Protocols
Internal Server Protection
Internet Speed Performance

What is represented by the acronym 'URL'?

Uniform Resource Link
Unique Retrieval Link
Unified Routing Label
Universal Resource Locator (correct)

What does an IP address represent in the context of computing?

Internet Protocol Address (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a DNS server?

Translating domain names to IP addresses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role do WANs play in connecting LANs over a wide geographical area?

They are collections of connected LANs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'DNS' stand for?

Domain Name System (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do humans prefer using URLs instead of IP addresses to connect to websites?

IP addresses are difficult to remember (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Internet Service Provider (ISP) play in the DNS process?

Looking up the URL in their DNS 'address book' (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of web hosting, what is the function of 'The Cloud'?

Network of servers hosted on the internet for data storage and processing (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does cloud computing benefit companies in terms of software upgrades?

Automatic software upgrades by the cloud company (D) Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does cloud computing offer in terms of collaboration on documents?

Multiple people can work on the same document simultaneously (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern for a company storing its sensitive data in a cloud computing company?

Data may be stored in a country with different data laws. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why would a company be completely reliant on the network/internet when using a cloud computing service?

To access the cloud computing services. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

To provide added security when using the internet for communication. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why would an organization choose to use Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)?

To allow different groups of workers to communicate and share information separately. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does a Virtual Network differ from a physical network?

It uses software to subdivide a physical network into smaller ones. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a company to consider data laws when storing data in another country?

Different countries have varying data laws that may impact data privacy. (D) Signup and view all the answers