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What is the primary purpose of a computer network?

• Sharing memes

• Communicating data and sharing resources

• Playing video games

• Hosting virtual parties

What is a server in the context of a computer network?

• A computer that accesses shared network resources

• A computer system located at different places

• A medium for linking computers together

• A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network

What term is used to describe individual computers on a network that access shared network resources?

• Routers

• Hubs

• Clients

• Nodes

How is a computer network defined?

• A set of disconnected computers

• A group of linked smartphones

• A collection of interconnected computers

• A series of connected televisions

Who developed the first wide area network (WAN)?

• Thomas Marill

• Lawrence G. Roberts

• George Stibitz

• J.C.R. Licklider

What significant milestone did Cisco achieve in late March 2000?

• Creating the first WAN

• Inventing the 56K modem

• Achieving a stock market capitalization of over $550 million

• Completing the 100 Gigabit Ethernet standard

What was the name of the working group developed by J.C.R. Licklider, aiming to link output systems like teletypewriters to computers?

• Digital Networking Initiative (DNI)

• Intergalactic Network

• Teletype Connection Consortium (TCC)

• Computer Output Remote Linking System (CORLS)

What defines a Virtual Private Network (VPN) according to the provided information?

• A network that connects computers within a single building or group of buildings

• A network used for the interconnection of information technology devices within the range of an individual

• A network assembled using public wires, such as the Internet, to connect to a private network

• A network designed for communication among devices within the area of a home

How is an Internetwork defined?

• A network formed by interconnected devices within a home or office building

• A network used for communication among devices within a specific geographical area

• A network formed by several interconnected networks, allowing any user to share with any other user

• A network designed for secure and encrypted communication over public wires

What is the primary function of the Internet?

• Providing high-speed data transfer within a single building

• Facilitating communication among devices within the area of a home

• Linking a computer to any other computer anywhere in the world through dedicated routers and servers

• Enabling shared resource pooling among devices within a corporate network