Internet and Intranets Overview

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What is the primary purpose of an intranet?

To publicly share information with the world
To enable communication among employees within an organization (correct)
To function as a substitute for the internet
To connect users from various organizations

How does an intranet ensure secure access to its users?

By using public IP addresses for all users
By being password-protected for authorized users only (correct)
By being accessible without any restrictions
By allowing any internet user to join freely

Which statement accurately describes the function of a URL?

It provides a unique address for accessing web pages (correct)
It identifies the network type used by a computer
It encrypts data for secure transmission
It stores digital information on a computer

Which of the following statements is true regarding the number of users on an intranet?

<p>An intranet is designed for a specific group of users (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes how computers interact within an intranet?

<p>They are connected in a private network using unique IP addresses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Intranet Access

Accessing an intranet requires a password and authorization.

Intranet

A private network for sharing information and services within an organization.

IP Address

Unique identifier for each computer on a network (including intranets).

Internet

A global system that allows worldwide communication.

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URL

A unique address for a webpage on the internet.

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Study Notes

Internet and Intranets

The internet is a system for communication and accessing information globally.
Computers access and retrieve digital information using devices like modems.
An intranet is a private computer network within an organization.
Intranets use internet protocol technology to share information within the organization.
Intranets facilitate communication and data sharing within a specific group.
Intranets have a limited number of users.
Each computer in an intranet has a unique IP address.
An intranet may be accessible from the internet but requires a password.
Authorized users only can access an intranet.

Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

Every webpage on the internet has a unique address called a URL.
URLs are used to locate webpages.

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Description

This quiz provides an overview of the internet and intranets, outlining their functions, access protocols, and unique features such as URLs. Test your understanding of how these technologies facilitate communication and information sharing both globally and within organizations.