internet

Question 1

what is the internet

Answer 1

the Internet is a world-wide network of computers linked together

Question 2

when did it reach the public domain

Answer 2

early 1990s

Question 3

3. What is the primary function of a hub in a network?

Answer 3

. They work by receiving data packets (small chunks of information) and then copying and sending these packets to every device connected to the network

Question 4

4. How does a switch differ from a hub?

Answer 4

switches are smarter!
send the packet only to that specific device.

Question 5

What role does a router play in a network?

Answer 5

store a list of device addresses (called IP addresses)
deciding the best path to send data

Question 6

6. Define a server and explain its functionality in a network.

Answer 6

acts as a central hub
server stores and manages user files in a centralized location
critical role in maintaining network efficiency, security, and reliability.

Question 7

8. What is the difference between a gateway and a bridge?

Answer 7

gateway is like a translator between two different types of networks that “speak different languages.” These networks use different sets of rules, called protocols

A bridge is like a gateway, but it works with networks that “speak the same language”—in other words, networks that follow the same set of rules or protocols

Question 8

9. Provide an example of when a gateway would be used.

Answer 8

. For example, a gateway can connect a local area network (LAN), like your school’s network, to a wide area network (WAN),