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What is a network?
What is a network?
- A type of internet browser
- A group of devices connected to communicate and share resources (correct)
- A software application for sharing files
- A single device used for communication purposes
Which end of the scale does creating a hotspot with a mobile phone represent?
Which end of the scale does creating a hotspot with a mobile phone represent?
- Medium-scale network
- Global-scale network
- Large-scale network
- Small-scale network (correct)
What is the internet?
What is the internet?
- A small local network for personal use
- An online gaming platform
- A type of computer hardware
- An ever expanding global network connecting many billions of devices (correct)
What are the two ends of the scale in terms of network size and complexity?
What are the two ends of the scale in terms of network size and complexity?
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Give an example of creating a network at the smaller end of the scale.
Give an example of creating a network at the smaller end of the scale.
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What is the internet in relation to networks?
What is the internet in relation to networks?
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Study Notes
Networks
- A network is a collection of interconnected devices that communicate with each other to share resources and exchange data.
Network Size and Complexity
- The scale of network size and complexity ranges from small and simple to large and complex.
- Creating a hotspot with a mobile phone represents the smaller end of the scale, where a single device connects a few devices together.
- The larger end of the scale represents complex networks that connect many devices and cover a wide geographical area.
The Internet
- The internet is a global network of interconnected computers and servers that communicate with each other using standardized protocols.
- The internet is the largest and most complex network, connecting billions of devices worldwide.
- The internet is a network of networks, where many smaller networks are connected together to form a single, global network.
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