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What does the term 'internetwork' refer to?
What does the term 'internetwork' refer to?
What is the primary function of the internet?
What is the primary function of the internet?
Which statement best describes the internet?
Which statement best describes the internet?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the internet?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the internet?
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What is the meaning of the name 'internet'?
What is the meaning of the name 'internet'?
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Flashcards
The Internet
The Internet
A vast and interconnected system of computer networks that allows communication and resource sharing globally.
Internetwork
Internetwork
A network of networks. The internet is a collection of smaller networks connected together.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
The foundation that enables computers to connect and communicate with each other.
Computers
Computers
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Communication and Resource Sharing
Communication and Resource Sharing
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Study Notes
The Internet as an Internetwork
- The internet is a global network of networks, also known as an internetwork.
- This interconnected structure forms the foundational infrastructure connecting computers globally.
- The "internet" is comprised of many smaller, individual networks that communicate and share data with each other.
- This interconnected nature is key to the internet's functionality.
- The internet's global reach is enabled by this network of networks.
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Explore the concept of the internet as a network of networks. Understand how individual networks communicate and the significance of this interconnected structure for global connectivity. Discover the foundational role that this infrastructure plays in enabling computer communications worldwide.
