Effects Of Internet And Intranet Within Organisations

Question 1

What is the Internet?

Answer 1

It is a global network that can be accessed by anyone worldwide.

Question 2

What is an intranet?

Answer 2

It is a network within an organisation and can only be accessed by people who are in the organisation.
A username and password is required to access it.

Question 3

What might an organisation use the internet for?

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Answer 3

Setting up a website.
Advertising.
Sell goods using e-commerce.
To carry out research (find suppliers, etc).
To book travel (airline/train).
Get feedback from customers.

Question 4

Why might an organisation use an intranet?

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Answer 4

To provide staff with information about the organisation so they’re informed.
Provide access to documents so staff don’t spend long looking for what they need.
To stop staff accessing inappropriate websites.