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Stand-alone personal computers were first introduced in the 1980s.
Stand-alone personal computers were first introduced in the 1980s.
False
The "sneakernet" refers to sharing files electronically.
The "sneakernet" refers to sharing files electronically.
False
What does a computer network enable users to do?
What does a computer network enable users to do?
Share data, hardware, and software.
What are the primary benefits of network computing? (Select all that apply)
What are the primary benefits of network computing? (Select all that apply)
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What is a major advantage of client-server networks?
What is a major advantage of client-server networks?
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In a peer-to-peer network, each computer is responsible for its own security.
In a peer-to-peer network, each computer is responsible for its own security.
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Which type of network is most suitable for small organizations with limited growth?
Which type of network is most suitable for small organizations with limited growth?
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What are the basic building blocks of the Internet? (Select all that apply)
What are the basic building blocks of the Internet? (Select all that apply)
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The Internet is based on the concept of client/server computing.
The Internet is based on the concept of client/server computing.
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What is the main purpose of an IP router?
What is the main purpose of an IP router?
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TCP/IP protocols primarily deal with the addressing of packets.
TCP/IP protocols primarily deal with the addressing of packets.
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Dial-up connections are typically faster than high-speed/dedicated connections.
Dial-up connections are typically faster than high-speed/dedicated connections.
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What is the purpose of a domain name?
What is the purpose of a domain name?
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What is the role of DNS in the Internet?
What is the role of DNS in the Internet?
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The World Wide Web is a collection of interlinked documents accessible via the Internet.
The World Wide Web is a collection of interlinked documents accessible via the Internet.
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What is the acronym 'HTML' used for?
What is the acronym 'HTML' used for?
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What is the purpose of a web browser?
What is the purpose of a web browser?
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HTTP is the standard protocol used to exchange hypertext documents on the Web.
HTTP is the standard protocol used to exchange hypertext documents on the Web.
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What is the meaning of the term "surfing" in the context of the Internet?
What is the meaning of the term "surfing" in the context of the Internet?
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What are some common examples of search engines?
What are some common examples of search engines?
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What is the primary function of a web directory?
What is the primary function of a web directory?
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Which type of service allows users to participate in real-time discussions?
Which type of service allows users to participate in real-time discussions?
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Instant messaging allows users to send files and chat only with people on their contact list.
Instant messaging allows users to send files and chat only with people on their contact list.
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What are some common examples of instant messaging software?
What are some common examples of instant messaging software?
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Video conferencing requires a broadband connection to ensure smooth video and audio transfer.
Video conferencing requires a broadband connection to ensure smooth video and audio transfer.
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What technology allows the transfer of telephone calls over the Internet?
What technology allows the transfer of telephone calls over the Internet?
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What are two examples of information retrieval applications discussed in the text?
What are two examples of information retrieval applications discussed in the text?
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FTP is a client-server application where a server provides the file transfer service, and clients use programs to access them.
FTP is a client-server application where a server provides the file transfer service, and clients use programs to access them.
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Telnet can be used to access a remote computer as though you were physically connected to it.
Telnet can be used to access a remote computer as though you were physically connected to it.
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HTML allows formatting in email messages.
HTML allows formatting in email messages.
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Email attachments can only be text-based files.
Email attachments can only be text-based files.
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Usenet groups always have moderators to ensure topic-focused discussions.
Usenet groups always have moderators to ensure topic-focused discussions.
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What is the main purpose of a search engine (like Google)?
What is the main purpose of a search engine (like Google)?
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The web directories offer more resources than search engines.
The web directories offer more resources than search engines.
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Web directories often have stricter criteria for inclusion compared to search engines.
Web directories often have stricter criteria for inclusion compared to search engines.
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Which of these is NOT a benefit of client-server networks?
Which of these is NOT a benefit of client-server networks?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Computer Networking
- Stand-alone computers, introduced in the 1970s, allowed users to create and save documents.
- However, for large organizations, sharing information across multiple offices was inefficient.
- Hard drive capacities were small, requiring manual copying of files on physical media.
- Local printers were needed for each computer, making document sharing inefficient.
Benefits of Network Computing
- Networks improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Sharing data (such as company databases).
- Sharing hardware (printers, modems, etc.).
- Sharing internet connections.
- Sharing software (often professional software).
- Centralized administration and support (software updates, backups, data management).
- Allows multiple users to access and use resources simultaneously, like centralized airline reservations.
Types of Networks
- Local Area Network (LAN): Covers a small geographical area, such as a building or campus.
- Wide Area Network (WAN): Covers a large geographical area, such as a country or the world (the ultimate WAN is the Internet).
- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN): A network that transmits data and information over a citywide distance at a higher speed than a LAN.
- Types of LAN networks: Peer-to-peer, Client-server, and hybrid.
Introduction to the Internet
- The Internet is a global network of networks connecting millions of computers worldwide.
- The Internet enables efficient personal and global communication.
- The development of Information Retrieval Services allows effective use of the internet to share information amongst various people worldwide.
Technical Requirements of the Internet
- Clients: Computers or devices that connect to the Internet temporarily to access services.
- Hosts/Internet servers: Powerful, always-active computers that supply information to clients.
- Internet Protocol (IP) Routers: Act as traffic police directing data packets through the network to the correct destination.
- Connections: Ways to access the Internet (such as dial-up, high-speed/dedicated lines).
Internet Services
- Email: Electronic messaging.
- Newsgroups (Usenet): Public discussion forums.
- Internet Relay Chat (IRC): Real-time text-based communication.
- Instant Messaging (IM): Real-time communication for contacts.
- Video Conferencing: Allows real-time communication using video and audio.
- Internet Telephony: Using the Internet to make phone calls.
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP): For transferring files between computers.
- Telnet: Enables computer users to connect to a remote computer.
Importance of the Internet
- The development of information retrieval systems has revolutionized how people interact globally.
- It has expanded access to the world's knowledge and information.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of computer networking, detailing the transition from stand-alone computers to efficient networked environments. Explore various types of networks and the numerous benefits they offer to organizations, including improved efficiency and cost reduction.
