Grade 10 Network Fundamentals: Lesson Objectives

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What is the purpose of an IP address?

To search for information on the Internet

To transfer data using fibre-optic technology

To identify a unique device on a network (correct)

To connect to a web server

What is the role of a web server in the context of the Internet?

To transmit data using fibre-optic technology

To provide access to the Internet

To connect devices on a network

To store and provide information to users (correct)

How do submarine cables transmit data?

Using radio waves

Using electricity

Using fibre-optic technology with light (correct)

Using satellite signals

What is the advantage of using fibre-optic technology in submarine cables?

It increases the speed of data transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical size of submarine cables?

As thick as a garden hose pipe Signup and view all the answers

What happens to data packets when sent over the Internet?

They are sent separately and take different routes Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons why submarine cables can break?

Fishing ships dragging their anchors Signup and view all the answers

What technology is used in submarine cables for transmitting data?

Light fibre-optic Signup and view all the answers

What was the year when the first submarine cables were installed?

1850 Signup and view all the answers

How are submarine cables described in comparison to garden hose pipes?

As thick as a garden hose pipe Signup and view all the answers

How is data transmitted through submarine cables?

Through light fibre-optic technology Signup and view all the answers

In addition to fishing ships and earthquakes, what is mentioned as a cause for submarine cable breaks?

Volcanic eruptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason copper wires are commonly used for underground installations?

They are much cheaper to use than other options Signup and view all the answers

What happens to packets while being transferred over the internet?

They may arrive in a different order than the one they were sent in Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of routers in packet switching?

To direct traffic between networks Signup and view all the answers

What is a hostname?

A unique name that specifies a particular computer on the internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of packet switching?

To allow messages to transfer faster and more efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What is a network address?

A logical or physical address that uniquely identifies a host or device Signup and view all the answers

What defines how data is formatted and processed on a network?

Network Protocols Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Domain Name System (DNS) in networking?

Translate IP addresses to hostnames Signup and view all the answers

How is an IP address typically represented?

Series of four decimal numbers separated by commas Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean in networking if you receive 'Request Timed out' after running a Ping command?

There is no connection established Signup and view all the answers

Which network protocol is commonly used for secure communication over the internet?

HTTPS Signup and view all the answers

What unique function do routers serve in network connectivity?

Allowing connection to multiple devices through an IP Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a router in a computer network?

Facilitate communication between the Internet and connected devices Signup and view all the answers

Which type of company provides the service of connecting to servers?

Internet Service Provider (ISP) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Internet from a computer network?

Every Internet is part of a network, but not every network is connected to the Internet Signup and view all the answers

What does an Internet Protocol address (IP address) represent?

A unique address assigned to each computing device connected to the Internet Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a network handles user requests and has vast storage capacities?

Servers Signup and view all the answers

What does an Internet Service Provider (ISP) primarily do?

Provide internet connectivity to end-users Signup and view all the answers