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What is an intranet?
What is the primary difference between intranet and internet?
What is the internet?
What is the internet referred to as?
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What does the internet provide access to?
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What is the primary difference between teleconferencing and videoconferencing?
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What technology feature distinguishes videoconferencing from traditional telephone conference calls?
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How does videoconferencing enhance communication between individuals at distant locations?
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What technology enables videoconferencing to connect two or more locations interactively?
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What is the main feature that distinguishes videoconferencing from broadcast video?
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Study Notes
Intranet
- An intranet is an internet connection within an organization, restricted to a selective audience.
- It's a well-managed and structured information system, transferring data to specific individuals within the organization.
- The intranet has access to the internet, but the internet has no access to the intranet.
Internet
- The internet is a global system of interconnected independent computers.
- It's a conglomeration of smaller networks and machines distributed across the globe.
- The internet is a two-way communication method, allowing users to both send and receive information.
- It's often referred to as a "window to the global superhighway" and "cyberspace".
Teleconferencing
- Teleconferencing is electronic communication between two or more people at different locations.
- In its simplest form, it's a telephone conference call that has been available for many years.
- With speakerphones, the number of participants can be greatly increased.
Videoconferencing
- Videoconferencing is a real-time video session between two or more users or locations.
- It allows people at different locations to see and hear each other simultaneously.
- It's fully interactive, similar to face-to-face meetings.
- The level of technology used can vary, from interactive connections to broadcast video with two-way communication through standard phone lines.
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Description
This quiz covers the differences between intranet and internet, focusing on their definitions, purposes, and access restrictions. Test your knowledge on these two types of networks!
