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What is the minimum speed required for a satisfactory music download or video streaming experience?
What is the minimum speed required for a satisfactory music download or video streaming experience?
- 10 Mbps
- 1 Mbps
- 5 Mbps (correct)
- 3 Mbps
Which type of modem is used for dial-up Internet access?
Which type of modem is used for dial-up Internet access?
- Cable modem
- Satellite adapter
- DSL modem
- Telephone modem (correct)
What is the purpose of a router in a home network?
What is the purpose of a router in a home network?
- To connect a single computer directly to the Internet
- To increase the speed of Internet connections
- To create a home network by connecting multiple devices (correct)
- To provide a backup for Internet data
What does it mean when something is said to be stored in the cloud?
What does it mean when something is said to be stored in the cloud?
What is a potential advantage of using web-based email services like Gmail?
What is a potential advantage of using web-based email services like Gmail?
Which of the following statements about modems is correct?
Which of the following statements about modems is correct?
What is one feature that many modern modems offer?
What is one feature that many modern modems offer?
Why might individuals choose to use cloud storage?
Why might individuals choose to use cloud storage?
What does a URL represent in the context of using a web browser?
What does a URL represent in the context of using a web browser?
Which action will typically allow you to navigate to a different webpage?
Which action will typically allow you to navigate to a different webpage?
What happens when you hover over a hyperlink with your cursor?
What happens when you hover over a hyperlink with your cursor?
What function does the Back button serve in a web browser?
What function does the Back button serve in a web browser?
Why might you want to create bookmarks in a web browser?
Why might you want to create bookmarks in a web browser?
Which of the following is commonly used as a link on websites?
Which of the following is commonly used as a link on websites?
What is the primary purpose of tabbed browsing in a web browser?
What is the primary purpose of tabbed browsing in a web browser?
What indicates that a hyperlink is present on a webpage?
What indicates that a hyperlink is present on a webpage?
What action does downloading refer to?
What action does downloading refer to?
What should you do if your browser does not start the download process when clicking a link?
What should you do if your browser does not start the download process when clicking a link?
What does the 'Open with' option do when downloading a file?
What does the 'Open with' option do when downloading a file?
When uploading a file, what feature does a website typically provide?
When uploading a file, what feature does a website typically provide?
What is the likely outcome if you select 'Save File' during a download?
What is the likely outcome if you select 'Save File' during a download?
What is a common feature of websites that allow file uploads?
What is a common feature of websites that allow file uploads?
Which application is used to view PDF files?
Which application is used to view PDF files?
What might a browser display while a file is downloading?
What might a browser display while a file is downloading?
What should you do after selecting a file in the upload dialog box?
What should you do after selecting a file in the upload dialog box?
What is a common feature of many upload utilities?
What is a common feature of many upload utilities?
Which of the following is true about using search engines?
Which of the following is true about using search engines?
If you do not find what you are looking for on your first search attempt, what should you do?
If you do not find what you are looking for on your first search attempt, what should you do?
What can you do if a site from your search results does not meet your needs?
What can you do if a site from your search results does not meet your needs?
What do you typically see after searching for a term on a search engine?
What do you typically see after searching for a term on a search engine?
How can you perform a web search directly from most browsers?
How can you perform a web search directly from most browsers?
Which of the following statements regarding search engines is incorrect?
Which of the following statements regarding search engines is incorrect?
What does the term 'URL' stand for?
What does the term 'URL' stand for?
What are the most common schemes that you will encounter in typical web browsing?
What are the most common schemes that you will encounter in typical web browsing?
Which part of a URL usually indicates the type of website?
Which part of a URL usually indicates the type of website?
What does the term 'top-level domain' refer to?
What does the term 'top-level domain' refer to?
Which of the following statements about search engine advertisements is correct?
Which of the following statements about search engine advertisements is correct?
What can you learn from the segments of a domain name?
What can you learn from the segments of a domain name?
Why might a browser not show the scheme in the address bar?
Why might a browser not show the scheme in the address bar?
How does a typical domain name format look?
How does a typical domain name format look?
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Study Notes
Internet Connection Speed
- A minimum of 5 Mbps is recommended for downloading and streaming.
Hardware Needed
- A modem is essential for connecting to the internet.
- The chosen internet access method determines the modem type (dial-up, DSL, cable, satellite).
- ISPs may provide modems for a fee.
- Routers allow multiple devices to share a single internet connection, facilitating home networks.
- Many routers support wireless connections (Wi-Fi).
- Direct connection to the modem via an Ethernet cable is an alternative to using a router.
- Certain modems have built-in routers, eliminating the need for additional hardware.
The Cloud
- The cloud refers to internet-accessible resources.
- Cloud computing and cloud storage are examples.
- Data is stored on internet servers instead of local computers, enabling remote access.
Using a Web Browser
- Web browsers allow users to access websites, such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox.
- Each website has a unique URL (Uniform Resource Locator), acting like a street address.
- Links, often blue and underlined, enable navigation between webpages.
- Back and Forward navigation buttons allow users to revisit previously viewed websites.
Downloading and Uploading
- Downloading involves receiving files from the internet.
- Uploading refers to sending files to the internet.
- Downloads are initiated by clicking links, often allowing for "Open with" or "Save File" options.
- Uploading necessitates upload utilities, which vary by website.
- Facebook uses a camera icon for uploads, while Dropbox supports drag-and-drop.
Using Search Engines
- Search engines help find information online, including Google, Yahoo!, and Bing.
- Keyword searches, or search terms, refine results.
- Search engines provide suggestions based on user input.
- Advertisements often appear with search results and may be targeted based on search terms.
Understanding URLs
- URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) are internet addresses.
- The scheme (e.g., http, https) indicates the address type.
- The domain name is the primary part of a URL.
- Each segment of the domain name is called a domain.
- The rightmost domain is the top-level domain (e.g., .org, .com), while the leftmost domain is the second-level domain and so on.
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