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The document consists of questions related to computer networks, including explanations of IP addresses, routing tables, differences between WAN and WLAN, reasons for adopting intranet, evaluation of laptop types, and distinctions between the Internet and the World Wide Web. Each section requires detailed responses to demonstrate understanding of networking concepts. The questions are structured to assess knowledge and critical thinking in ICT topics.

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1692 File Week5-Assignment

The document consists of questions related to computer networks, including explanations of IP addresses, routing tables, differences between WAN and WLAN, reasons for adopting intranet, evaluation of laptop types, and distinctions between the Internet and the World Wide Web. Each section requires detailed responses to demonstrate understanding of networking concepts. The questions are structured to assess knowledge and critical thinking in ICT topics.

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1. IP addresses are used in computer networks.

(a) Explain what is meant by an IP address.

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(b) Explain the purpose of a routing table

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2 A company uses both a WAN and a WLAN.


(a) Describe the differences between a WAN and a WLAN.

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(b) Give two reasons why the company would adopt intranet instead of the Internet

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3. A student needs to purchase a new computer for her ICT assignments.


The laptop computers available to her are one that contains a solid-state drive (SSD) or one that
only stores data on the internet, using the cloud.
Evaluate these two types of laptop computer.

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4 The Internet is usually confused with the World Wide Web (WWW)

Describe the differences between the Internet and the World Wide Web

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