L2 ICT U1 Internet Infrastructure Flashcard

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What is the Internet often confused with?

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World Wide Web

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What are the two types of hardware devices that make up the core of the internet's physical infrastructure?

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Clients and Servers

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What can be considered a client in the context of the internet infrastructure?

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A device used to access network services like a mobile phone or PC

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What is the role of a server in the internet infrastructure?

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To manage access to resources or services over a network

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What is the role of routers in a network?

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To connect two or more networks and direct data along the correct route

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Internet Backbone

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The main network lines that connect several smaller networks, consisting of superfast network lines run by large companies

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What is the purpose of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

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To provide access to the internet, usually for a monthly fee

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What command can you use to display the route a request takes to reach a destination on the internet?

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traceroute www.google.com

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What additional service is commonly provided by ISPs that allows you to set up your own website on the internet?

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Web Hosting Space

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What does PoP stand for in the context of internet infrastructure?

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