Question

The collection of computers and servers that are connected to each other using routers and switches around the world is known as :
1. Firmware
2. Internet
3. Intranet
4. Middleware

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Internet

The correct answer is Internet.

• The collection of computers and servers that are connected to each other using routers and switches around the world is known as the Internet.
• The Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to communicate between networks and devices.
• It is a network of networks that consists of private, public, academic, business, and government networks of local to the global scope.

• Firmware is data that is stored on a computer or other hardware device's ROM (read-only memory) that provides instruction on how that device should operate.
• An intranet is a private network contained within an enterprise that is used to securely share company information and computing resources among employees.
• Middleware is software that bridges gaps between other applications, tools, and databases in order to provide unified services to users.