10 Questions
What is the term used by Cisco to refer to the impact of the Internet and networks on people?
The human network
What does Cisco emphasize as the key to encouraging global communities over the Internet?
Advancements in networking technologies
What is referred to as the platform for future possibilities by Cisco in the context of technology then and now?
The Network as a Platform
In the Networking Today section, what does Cisco welcome as a world where people are more powerful together than apart?
Globally Connected
What type of networks connect hundreds of millions of computers worldwide?
World Wide Networks
What are computers that provide information to end devices on the network called?
Servers
In which type of networking is it typical for a client to also function as the server?
Peer-to-Peer Networking
What term is used for the computers that send requests to the servers to retrieve information?
Clients
What has empowered individuals to create information that can be accessed globally?
The globalization of the Internet
Which form of communication is not mentioned as a way networks support the way we work?
Video Conferencing
Study Notes
Impact of the Internet
- The term used by Cisco to refer to the impact of the Internet and networks on people is not specified.
Global Communities
- Cisco emphasizes that the key to encouraging global communities over the Internet is collaboration.
Technology Then and Now
- The platform for future possibilities, according to Cisco, is the Internet.
Networking Today
- Cisco welcomes a world where people are more powerful together than apart, where connectivity enables collaboration and innovation.
Types of Networks
- Internet is a type of network that connects hundreds of millions of computers worldwide.
Network Components
- Computers that provide information to end devices on the network are called servers.
- In peer-to-peer networking, it is typical for a client to also function as a server.
Network Communication
- The term used for the computers that send requests to the servers to retrieve information is clients.
Empowerment through Technology
- The Internet has empowered individuals to create information that can be accessed globally.
Network-supported Communication
- The forms of communication supported by networks include video conferencing, email, and instant messaging, but fax is not mentioned as a way networks support the way we work.
Test your knowledge of network fundamentals with this quiz covering topics such as LANs, WANs, the Internet, and the changing network environment. Explore the globally connected world and how networks impact our daily lives.
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