Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 4 - Networking and the Internet - Chapter Review Problems - Page 212: 25

Answer

- Internet: Refers to the global network of interconnected computer networks. - World Wide Web: Refers to the system of interlinked hypertext documents accessible via the Internet.

Work Step by Step

The term "Internet" refers to the global network of interconnected computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol (IP). It encompasses various technologies, infrastructure, and protocols that enable communication and data exchange between devices worldwide. On the other hand, the term "World Wide Web" (WWW) refers specifically to a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet. It is a collection of web pages containing multimedia content, such as text, images, videos, and hyperlinks, navigated using web browsers.
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