Computer Science Illuminated
Computer Science Illuminated
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ISBN: 9781284155617
Author: Nell Dale, John Lewis
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 1E
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The Internet is a “WAN”.

Hence, the correct answer is option “B”.

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Internet:

Internet is group of interconnected computer networks used to establish communication among the computers that belongs to same protocols.

  • All kinds of information can be shared between two computers with the help of internet.
  • There occurs three ways of connecting home computer to the network they are using phone modem, a digital subscriber line and cable modem.
  • It is one of the most cost effective means of communication where one can send Email, watching online movies, data transfer, file transfer, web-enabled audio and video conferencing service, online shopping.
  • It is the telecommunication infrastructure where the individual users can access private network using LAN, WAN and MAN.
    • WAN (Wide Area Network) is computer network that covers a large geographical area.
    • It is used to share the information over a large network area.
    • Data can be transmitted from different locations and so it enables the business to perform their functions effectively without depending on the location.

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