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Basic Internet Definitions Quiz

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What is the primary function of a host on the Internet?

To use a modem to communicate with other computers

To act as a server and make services available to other computers

To provide a specific kind of service to other computers (correct)

To establish a local area network (LAN) with other computers

What is the main purpose of a LAN (Local Area Network)?

To provide a unique name that identifies an Internet site

To enable a computer to use a phone line and modem to make TCP/IP connections

To allow several computers in the same physical location to share information and services (correct)

To define the rules of conduct that enable computers to communicate with each other

Which protocol allows a computer to use a telephone line and a modem to make TCP/IP connections?

PPP (correct)

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LAN

What is the primary function of a server on the Internet?

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What is the purpose of a URL (Uniform Resource Locator)?

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Internet Basics

A Host is a computer or software package that provides a specific service to other computers and is visible to other computers on the Internet.

Networks

A Local Area Network (LAN) consists of several computers located in the same physical location, connected together to share information and services.

Connectivity

A Modem is a device that enables a computer to use a phone line to communicate with another computer.

Communication Protocols

A Protocol is a set of rules that enables computers to communicate with each other.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) is a protocol that allows a computer to use a telephone line and a modem to make TCP/IP connections.

Internet Concepts

A Server is any computer that makes services available to other computers.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the protocol that defines the Internet.
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a unique name that identifies an Internet site.
WWW (World Wide Web) refers to the universe of hypertext servers.

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Test your knowledge on basic internet terminology such as host, LAN, modem, and protocol. Learn about the different components that make up the internet infrastructure.