Network (bbc Pg 5-6)

Question 1

What is the internet ?

Answer 1

The internet is a worldwide collection of computer networks.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the internet?

Answer 2

The purpose of the internet is to enable communication on an international scale. Any device which connects to the internet - whether a PC, smartphone or internet fridge - becomes part of the internet, no matter where it is based.

Question 3

What is hosting?

Answer 3

Hosting is the storing of files and data on a web server. The web server is referred to as a host.

Question 4

What are Domain bame servers?(DNS)

Answer 4

a server responsible for keeping the file that contains information about the domain name(s) and corresponding IP addresses

Question 5

What is the cloud?

Answer 5

The cloud is a generic term for remotely accessed storage. This storage is accessed through the internet.

Question 6

What are advantages of using cloud storage?

Answer 6

• the ability to access files from any location or any device, so long as an internet connection exists
• similarly, access can be granted to another user so they can remotely access your data
• reduced need to make backups - cloud storage services back up the data for you

Question 7

What are disadvantage to using the cloud?

Answer 7

• there is no guarantee that someone else is not accessing your data
• there is no guarantee that your data is being backed-up
• access to data is only possible with an internet connection - no connection means no access to data