Let's Build The Internet
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Which component of a computer is responsible for processing binary code?

  • Memory
  • Output device
  • Input device
  • Processor (correct)

    • What is binary code?

  • A series of zeros and ones (correct)
  • A sequence of symbols
  • A combination of colors
  • A string of letters and numbers

    • What happens to the binary code after it is processed by the processor?

  • It is stored in memory (correct)
  • It is converted to text
  • It is transmitted wirelessly
  • It is displayed on the screen

    • Which of the following is NOT a physical medium that can be used to connect two computers?

    <p>Radio waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the processor in a computer?

    <p>To process binary code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is optical fiber transmission faster than transmission through wires?

    <p>Optical fibers convert electrical signals into pulses of light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of binary code?

    <p>It is a string of ones and zeros</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a computer is similar to the brain?

    <p>Processor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is used for copying large numbers of files directly to the hard drive of another computer?

    <p>FTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of TCP/IP in computer communication?

    <p>To transmit packets between computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the internet and the World Wide Web is correct?

    <p>The internet is the network of computers, while the World Wide Web is one of the many services that can run on the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a physical medium that can be used to connect two computers?

    <p>Optical fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To create a connection between two computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is optical fiber transmission faster than transmission through wires?

    <p>Because it transmits data using pulses of light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is responsible for forwarding packets through a network?

    <p>Router</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the protocol used on the internet to send information between computers?

    <p>TCP/IP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a network switch?

    <p>To reduce the number of direct connections between computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

    <p>A network made up of LANs over a large distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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