Cambridge Technicals in IT - Unit 02 - LO1.5

What is the World Wide Web (www)?

• A collection of webpages linked together.
• A type of private network.
• A physical network cable.
• A local software installation.

Answer explanation

The World Wide Web is a system of interconnected webpages accessible via the internet.

What type of network is the internet?

• Private, closed access.
• Public, open access.
• Public, restricted access.
• Private, part shared access.

Answer explanation

The internet is a public, open access network.

Which network type is typically used for internal communication within an organisation?

• Internet.
• Extranet.
• Intranet.
• Ethernet.

Answer explanation

Intranet is a private network used internally within an organisation.

Which of the following best describes an extranet?

• A public, open access network.
• A private network with limited shared access.
• A private, closed network.
• A global collection of computers.

Answer explanation

Extranet is a private network with part shared access to external partners.

Which network type allows access to selected external users like suppliers or customers?

• Internet.
• Intranet.
• Extranet.
• VPN.

Answer explanation

Extranet provides controlled access to external users like suppliers or customers.

What is one key feature of an intranet?

• It is open to anyone with internet access.
• It is publicly accessible.
• It is restricted to authorised users within an organisation.
• It is used to share information between countries.

Answer explanation

An intranet is restricted to authorised users within an organisation.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the internet?

• It provides closed access to members only.
• It allows global, open access to information.
• It requires a special browser to access.
• It is only used by governments.

Answer explanation

The internet is a global network with open access to information.

Which type of network uses the World Wide Web as its primary communication platform?

• Intranet.
• Extranet.
• Internet.
• VPN.

Answer explanation

The internet is the main network using the World Wide Web for communication.

Which network type is best for sharing sensitive company data with internal employees?

• Intranet.
• Extranet.
• Internet.
• LAN.

Answer explanation

An intranet is ideal for sharing sensitive data within a company.

What is the purpose of an extranet?

• To allow employees to browse the internet.
• To share specific information with external users like customers.
• To provide unrestricted access to a company's network.
• To block external access to a company's resources.

Answer explanation

Extranet allows a company to share specific information with external users.