Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will contemplate the number of internet connected devices on the planet and define a computer network. We will learn about the rules of communication (protocol) in simple terms and think about how data is transmitted across the internet.

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3 Questions

Q1.
What is a computer network?
A powerful computer that provides a service
A set of rules
A single computer
Correct answer: Two or more computers connected together
Q2.
Which term describes a set of rules that computers on a network use to communicate with one another?
Conduct
Instruction
Method
Correct answer: Protocol
Q3.
Which of the below is a valid protocol for email addresses?
A ‘/’ character must be used
Correct answer: An ‘@’ character must be used
An ‘*’ character must be used
An ‘&’ character must be used

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UnitComputing / Networks: from semaphores to the Internet

Computing