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What is the primary purpose of the Internet Protocol Suite?
What is the primary purpose of the Internet Protocol Suite?
- To provide unique IP addresses
- To link various types of computers
- To establish a common mechanism for addressing and communication (correct)
- To ensure secure banking transactions
How does the Internet enable e-commerce?
How does the Internet enable e-commerce?
- By restricting access to business information
- By showcasing and selling products online (correct)
- By providing a closed network for businesses
- By monitoring customer financial transactions
Why is the Internet sometimes referred to as an 'open information resource'?
Why is the Internet sometimes referred to as an 'open information resource'?
- Because it allows unrestricted communication and publishing (correct)
- Because it restricts access to certain regions
- Because of its global reach
- Because it is government controlled
What is a common characteristic shared by networks forming the Internet?
What is a common characteristic shared by networks forming the Internet?
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What was the concept introduced to access a wealth of information easily?
What was the concept introduced to access a wealth of information easily?
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What is one of the reasons for the exponential growth in Internet connections?
What is one of the reasons for the exponential growth in Internet connections?
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What is referred to as 'the backbone' of the Internet?
What is referred to as 'the backbone' of the Internet?
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Why is the Internet sometimes called a 'network of networks'?
Why is the Internet sometimes called a 'network of networks'?
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Internet Definition
- A network of computers that links many different types of computers all over the world.
- A network of networks sharing a common mechanism for addressing computers and a common set of communication protocols for communication between two computers on the network.
Internet Characteristics
- Provides a worldwide collection of networks linked with each other to share information using a common set of protocols.
- Enables people all over the world to get linked inexpensively and consistently.
- Allows business to showcase and sell their products online.
- Gives potential customers, prospects, and business partners access to information about the business firms and their products.
Internet and E-Commerce
- Enables e-commerce by allowing businesses to showcase and sell their products online.
- Provides access to information about businesses and their products.
Internet History
- Introduced as an "Information Superhighway" to access a wealth of information and interact with people worldwide from a home or office computer.
- Has experienced exponential growth in the number of people obtaining connections to the global network since its introduction.
Internet Technology
- Uses the Internet Protocol Suite as its backbone.
- Comprises a collection of interconnected networks all using the Internet Protocol Suite.
- Utilizes hardware, software, and telecommunications technology to link computers globally.
- Allows for the transportation of documents and files between computers.
Internet Features
- Enables communication between people through e-mail, chat rooms, etc.
- Allows for the "publishing" of ideas.
- Often referred to as an "open information resource".
- A vast, constantly changing electronic system that lacks quality control and systematic organization.
- Also known as "the Net".
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