Internet Overview and Provision

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What is the main purpose of crossover cables?

To enhance internet speed.
To connect similar types of devices. (correct)
To improve signal strength.
To connect dissimilar devices.

Which statement accurately describes straight-through cables?

They have crossed TX and RX lines.
They connect two identical devices.
They are used only for wireless connections.
They have the same pin assignments on both ends. (correct)

What type of internet provision uses no cables?

Wired internet provision.
Wireless internet provision. (correct)
Fiber optic provision.
Satellite internet provision.

Which type of cables must be used to connect a router to a switch?

Straight-through cables. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are rollover cables primarily used for?

Connecting network devices to a console. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the pin assignments of crossover cables?

Different pin assignments for transmitting and receiving. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would one use a straight-through cable?

Connecting a computer to a router. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of internet service providers (ISPs)?

To provide access to the internet. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cable should be used for a connection requiring two identical devices?

Crossover cables. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes wired internet from wireless internet?

Wired internet relies on physical connections; wireless does not. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of rollover cables?

To connect to a device's console port for configuration (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of electromagnetic waves is NOT typically used for wireless internet?

Gamma rays (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following services allows users to communicate in real time over the internet?

Internet Relay Chat (IRC) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Archie in the realm of information retrieval services?

To search for files by name in public FTP sites (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which service can be used to log onto a remote computer that is connected to the internet?

Telnet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of web services?

To facilitate the exchange of information between applications (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Very Easy Rodent Oriented Netwide Index to Computer Achieved (VERONICA)?

A gopher-based resource for accessing information (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which internet service is primarily used for sending electronic messages?

Electronic Mail (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which service allows users to transfer files over the internet?

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is commonly categorized as a retrieval service rather than a communication service?

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is the Internet?

A global computer network that connects various devices and provides information and communication services using standardized communication protocols.

What is an ISP?

An organization that provides internet access to users, often through a physical connection or wireless network.

What is Wired Internet?

A type of internet connection that uses physical cables, such as twisted pair cables, coaxial cables, or fiber optic cables.

What is Wireless Internet?

A type of internet connection that uses radio waves or other wireless technologies to transmit data without physical cables.