1. What makes a connection a broadband connection?
a. A broadband connection is defined as one that has speeds of at least 256,000 bps. 7. What does the term VoIP mean?
a. Voice over Internet protocol – a way to have voice conversations over the Internet. 8. What is an LAN?
a. An LAN is a local network, usually operating in the same building or on the same campus.
2. What is the difference between an intranet and an extranet? a. An intranet consists of the set of web pages and resources available on a company’s
internal network. These items are not available to those outside of the company. An extranet is a part of the company’s network that is made available securely to those outside of the company. Extranets can be used to allow customers to log in and check the status of their orders, or for suppliers to check their customers’ inventory levels.
3. What is Metcalfe’s Law? a. Metcalfe’s Law states that the value of a telecommunications network is proportional to
the square of the number of connected users of the system.