ICT 01: Introduction to the Internet

What has enabled the widespread availability of online education?

The internet

What type of cables make up the global network of the Internet?

Physical cables, including copper telephone wires, TV cables, and fiber optic cables

What is the role of a server in accessing a website?

A server is where websites are stored, and it retrieves the website and sends the correct data back to your computer

How does data travel when accessing a website?

Data travels over physical cables, such as copper telephone wires, TV cables, and fiber optic cables Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the Internet's global network and servers?

The Internet allows users across the globe to share updates, photos, videos, and conversations Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you request a website?

Your computer sends a request over the cables to a server, which retrieves the website and sends the correct data back to your computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet, and what protocol does it use?

The Internet is a global network of billions of computers and other electronic devices, and it uses the standard internet protocol suite (TCP/IP). Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way to connect a computer to the Internet?

Connecting a computer to the Internet, which is also called going online. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the primary ways the Internet has transformed communication?

The Internet has transformed communication by providing free or low-cost ways for people to connect, and email was one of the earliest internet applications, allowing virtually instant communication worldwide. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key benefits of web browsing on the Internet?

Having the bulk of human knowledge at one's fingertips, which has accelerated learning and enabled discoveries. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the primary ways people access news and information on the Internet?

People access real-time updates and breaking news stories as they occur through the Internet. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary ways people interact online?

Social media has become a primary way that people interact online. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's international data is transferred through underwater cables?

99% Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic entities of networks made up of?

Binary elements, sequences of 0s and 1s Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of networks in relation to packets?

To transport packets from a sender to a receiver Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of protocols in networking?

To provide a set of rules for formatting and processing data Signup and view all the answers

Who are the main funders of underwater data cables?

Major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Facebook Signup and view all the answers

What is the total length of the underwater data cables?

Over 1.2 million kilometres Signup and view all the answers

Why are standardized protocols necessary for computers to communicate with each other?

Standardized protocols are necessary for computers to communicate with each other because they provide a common language that allows devices to understand each other, similar to how a shared third language allows people from different parts of the world to communicate. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an IP address?

The primary function of an IP address is to identify a device on the internet or a local network and allow information to be sent between devices. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an ISP (Internet Service Provider)?

The role of an ISP is to provide services for accessing, using, or participating in the internet. Signup and view all the answers

How does the World Wide Web (WWW) differ from the internet?

The World Wide Web (WWW) is an interactive collection of hypertext pages linked to one another, whereas the internet is a broader network of interconnected computers and devices. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of IP addresses in the functioning of the internet?

IP addresses are essential for the functioning of the internet because they provide a way to differentiate between different computers, routers, and websites, and allow information to be sent between devices. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a unique IP address for each device on a network?

The purpose of a unique IP address for each device on a network is to identify and differentiate between devices, allowing information to be sent and received accurately. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a hyperlink in the World Wide Web?

To link a document, image, word, or web page to another, allowing users to 'surf' or browse pages and information on the web quickly and easily. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a domain name in the Internet?

To identify a unique Internet site or Web server. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of HTTP in the Internet?

To enable communication between Web servers and clients, such as web browsers, to connect to the Internet or a local network. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an HTML document?

To achieve font, color, graphic, and hyperlink effects on World Wide Web pages. Signup and view all the answers

What is the OSI model used for in the Internet?

To describe how the Internet works by breaking down the functions involved in sending data over the Internet into seven layers. Signup and view all the answers