WORKING WITH THE TEXT

1) Answer the following questions:

a) What is an ip adress?

A unique string of characters that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol
to communicate over a network.

b)Are IP Adresses unique?

Yes, an IP address is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local
network.

c) What is the gateway?

A gateway is a node (router) in a computer network, a key stopping point for data on its
way to or from other networks

d) How many network interfaces does a gateway usually have?

These gateways use two network adapters: one is connected to the local subnet and the
other is connected to the outside network.

e) What is the diference between the intranet and the internet?

The Internet is a globally-connected network of computers that enables people to share

information and communicate with each other. An intranet, on the other hand, is a local
or restricted network that enables people to store, organize, and share information
within an organization.

f) Why are domain name servers necessary?

DNS translates domain names to IP addresses so browsers can load Internet resources.

2) True or false

a) The internet is only used for communications purposes among people

True

b) Computers connected to the internet need to have the same architecture

True

c) Routers deliver messages to their destination

True

d) Each computer has an IP address wich is unique

True

e)There are private and public networks

True

f) A gateway is the bridge to communicate a private network with the internet

True

g) Firewalls are used to prevent incoming communications from the internet

True

h) DNS are used to translate ip private addresses into ip public addresses

False

i) It is possible to connect to google website through one of its ip addresses.

True