Network and Internet

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is a group of computer systems and other computing hardware devices that are linked together through communication channels to facilitate communication and resource sharing among a wide range of users.

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Computer Network

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Networks are commonly categorized based on their characteristics.

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Networks

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The arrangement of a network which comprises of nodes and connecting lines via sender and receiver is referred as

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Network Topology

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The various network topologies
are:

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1. Bus
2. Ring
3. Star
4. Mesh
5. Hybrid

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is a network type in which every computer
and network device is connected to single cable.

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Bus Topology

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It transmits the data from one end to another in a single direction. No bi-directional feature is

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Bus Toplogy

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forms a ring connecting all devices with
its exactly two neighboring devices.

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Ring Topology

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all the devices are connected to a single hub through a cable.

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Star Topology

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cable. This hub is the central node and
all others nodes are connected to the
central node.

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central node. The hub can be
passive in nature i.e. not intelligent
hub such as broadcasting devices, at
the same time the hub can be
intelligent known as

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Active Hubs

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It has repeaters in them

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Active Hub

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every device is connected to another
device via particular channel.

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Mesh Topology

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is a
collection of two or
more topologies

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Hybrid Topology

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This is a scalable
topology which can be
expanded easily. It is
reliable one but at the
same it is a costly
topology.

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Hybrid Topology

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is a worldwide collection of networks that
links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals

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Internet

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ARPANET stands for

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(Advanced
Research Project Agency Network)

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The Internet originated as

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ARPANET

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oversees research and sets guidelines and standards

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The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

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connects more than 200 universities and 115
companies via a high-speed private network

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Internet2

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is a business that provides
individuals and organizations access to the Internet free or for a fee

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Access Provider

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Two types of ISP (Internet Service Provider)

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1. Regional ISPs
2. National ISPs

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provide Internet
access to a specific
geographical area

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Regional ISP

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provide Internet
access in cities and
towns nationwide

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National ISP

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Has many members
only features

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Online Service Provider (OSP)

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Popular OSPs include AOL (America Online) and MSN (Microsoft

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Online Service Provider (OSP)

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Provides wireless Internet access to computers and mobile devices May require

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Wireless Internet service provider

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May require a wireless modem

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Wireless Internet service provider

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is a number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet

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IP Address

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is the text version of an IP address

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Domain Name

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translates the domain name into its associated IP address

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DNS server

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Top level domain (TLD)

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.com .org .edu .net

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consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents ( Web pages

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The World Wide Web or Web

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is a collection of related Web pages and associated items

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Web Site

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is a computer that delivers requested Web pages to your computer

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Web Server

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was a read only , you can only use it to look for information.

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Web 1.0

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refers to Web sites that provide a means for users to interact

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Web 2.0

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allows users to access Web pages and Web 2.0 programs

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Web browser or browser

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is the first page that a Web site displays

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Home Page

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is the process of receiving information

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Downloading

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Web pages provide links to other related Web pages

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Some Web pages are designed specifically for micro browsers

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A Web page has a unique address called a

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URL or Web Address

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allows you to open and view multiple Web pages in a single Web browser window

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Tabbed browsing

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Two types of search tools are

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1. Search Engines 2. Subject Directories

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Finds information related to a specific topic

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Search Engine

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Classifies Web pages in an organized set of categories

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Subject Directory

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Some Web browsers contain an ________________ to eliminate the steps of displaying the search engine’s Web page prior to entering the search text

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Instant Search Box

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13 types of Web Sites

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1. Portal 2. News 3. Information 4. Business/Marketing 5. Blog 6. Wiki 7. Online Social Network 8. Educational 9. Entertainment 10. Advocacy 12. Web Application 13. Content Aggregator 14. personal

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Information presented on the Web must be evaluated for accuracy

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refers to any application that combines text with: Graphics, Animation, Audio, Video, and Reality

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Multimedia

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is a digital representation of nontext information Graphic formats

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Graphic

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is a digital representation of nontext information Graphic formats

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Graphic

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Graphic formats include

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BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF

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is a small version of a larger graphic

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Thumbnail

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is the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence

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Animation

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includes music, speech, or any other sound

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Audio

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You listen to audio on your computer using a

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Player Streaming

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is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow

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Player Streaming

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consists of images displayed in motion

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Video

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) is the use of computers to simulate a a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space

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Virtual Reality (VR)

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is a program that extends the capability of a Web browser

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Plug-in

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is the development and maintenance of Web pages

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Web Publishing

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is the transmission of messages and files via a computer network

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Email

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allows you to create, send, receive, forward, store, print, and delete e mail messages

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E-mail Program

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mailing list is a group of e mail names and addresses given a single name

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Mailing List

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adds your e mail name and address

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Subscribing

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removes your name

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Unsubscribing

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) is a real time Internet communications service

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Internet Messaging (IM)

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is a real time typed conversation that takes place on a computer

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Chat

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is a location on an Internet server that permits users to chat with each other

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Chat Room

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enables users to speak to other users over the Internet

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VoIP (Voice over IP)

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Also called Internet telephony

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VoIP

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is an online area in which users have written discussions about a particular subject

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newsgroup

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is a Web based type of discussion group

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Message Board

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is the code of acceptable Internet behavior

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Netiquette

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is an Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading with other computers on the Internet

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FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

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One of the major reasons business, home, and other users purchase computers is for Internet access.

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True

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____________ allows users to share documents with others in real time.

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Online Meeting

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Physical transmission media used in communications include all of the following except ____________.

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Broadcast Radio Cable

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The risk to a bus network is that ____________.

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the bus itself might become inoperable

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A communication ____________ is a transmission media on which data, instructions, or information travel.

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channel

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A satellite Internet service ____________.

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According to netiquette, Internet users should assume ________.

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the use of all capital letters is the equivalent of shouting

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Some Web sites that sponsors newsgroups have a built-in newsreader.

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True