2.07 - Applications that make use of the Internet

Question 1

Does ‘using the web’ and ‘using the Internet’ mean the same thing?

Answer 1

No, the Internet is an Internetwork while the World Wide Web is a distributed application which is available on the Internet

Question 2

What is WWW?

Answer 2

World Wide Web is a collection of web pages stored on web sites

Question 3

What is the special feature of web pages?

Answer 3

Web pages can contain hyperlinks which, when clicked, give direct and immediate access to other web pages

Question 4

What is cloud computing?

Answer 4

Cloud computing refers to the provision of computing services usually via the Internet

Question 5

When an organisation chooses to establish its own private cloud, what are the three options?

Answer 5

1. The organisation takes full responsibility for creating and managing the cloud installed on site and connected to their private network
2. The organisation outsources to a thrid party the creation and management of an on site installation connected to their private network
3. The organisation outsources the creation and management of an Internet accessible system by a third party

Question 6

What are the two types of cloud computing?

Answer 6

1. Private cloud
2. Public cloud

Question 7

To what are the services provided by a cloud familiar to?

Answer 7

To the services provided by file servers and application servers. They are accessible via a browser from any suitable device in any location.