10 Questions
What was the first documented network in action?
ARPANET
What year was the Internet invented as we know it?
1989
Which type of network connects many small networks together to form the Internet?
Public Networks
In terms of device identification on a network, what is comparable to human fingerprints?
Media Access Control (MAC) Address
What set of numbers are IP addresses divided into?
Four Octets
What is a common analogy used to explain networking?
Friendship circles
In computing, a network can consist of how many devices?
Anywhere from 2 devices to billions
What is the primary purpose of networking in cybersecurity?
Ensuring data communication security
How is the Internet described in relation to networks?
One giant network with interconnected smaller networks
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of device that can be part of a network according to the text?
Television
Learn about the concept of networking in computing, which involves connecting various devices or systems to share resources and information. Explore how networking is similar to social circles and can be found in different aspects of our lives.
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