LO1 1.5 WWW Technologies

Question 1

Define www technologies

Answer 1

The internet and the ww are not the same thing. The www is formed by web pages on the internet - the internet is used to access the web

Question 2

Define internet

Answer 2

The internet is a global network of interconnected networks

Question 4

Characteristic of internet

Answer 4

Public
Users have open access to

Question 5

Purpose of internet

Answer 5

Web pages on the internet provides customers with information

Question 6

Define intranet

Answer 6

Private network that is only accessible to authorised users
Can be accessed using a variety of devices

Question 7

Characteristics of intranet

Answer 7

Private
Closed access

Question 8

Purpose of intranet

Answer 8

Provides resources only needed by employees and not to be shared with general public
Resources can be accessed quickly without needing to print
Security using login details

Question 9

Extranet definition

Answer 9

Private network that is accessible using the internet but provides access only to authorised users
Accessed outside an organisation

Question 10

Characteristics of extranet

Answer 10

Private
Users have shared access to

Question 11

Purpose of extranet

Answer 11

Provide access for example to a supplier for online ordering or employees working from home