Internet Services Overview

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What is the main goal of the Pentagon's ARPA networking project that led to the creation of ARPANET?

  • To promote entertainment services
  • To create a social media network
  • To establish a global e-commerce platform
  • To facilitate collaboration among scientists (correct)

Which term is often used to describe the internet according to the text?

  • Shopping Mall
  • Social Media Lane
  • Information Highway (correct)
  • Entertainment Boulevard

What technology is commonly used for wireless connections to access the internet?

  • Ethernet Cable
  • Satellite (correct)
  • Coaxial Cable
  • Fiber Optic

What type of internet service is popular due to its fast data transfer speeds and always-on connection?

<p>Broadband (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an Internet Service Provider (ISP) typically offer individuals and organizations?

<p>Access to the Internet for free or a fee (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the network known as ARPANET come into existence?

<p>1969 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What service allows users to connect to a remote computer or device as if they were physically present at that location?

<p>Telnet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which service on the Internet involves sending and receiving faxes directly from one computer to another?

<p>Electronic Fax (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What service term is used for communication between people in different locations by watching each other?

<p>Video Conferencing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Internet facility allows users to post notes or messages on various subjects?

<p>NewsGroup (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the World Wide Web provide millions of on various topics?

<p>Web Sites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the provided services, which one allows people at different locations to send and receive instant messages?

<p>Internet Relay Chat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Web 1.0 from Web 2.0?

<p>User interaction and content modification capabilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the concept of the World Wide Web in 1989?

<p>Tim Berners-Lee and Robert Cailliau (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main characteristics of Web 3.0?

<p>Use of semantic web technologies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which era of the web was characterized by social networking, blogs, wikis, and podcasts?

<p>Web 2.0 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key limitation of Web 1.0 websites?

<p>Limited or no interaction for users (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which web era marked the shift from passive consumption to active participation?

<p>Web 2.0 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does bandwidth refer to in a network?

<p>The quantity of data that can be transferred in a given time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of data size, how many characters are in a gigabyte (GB)?

<p>One billion characters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of routers in data transmission?

<p>Directing data packets along the correct path to their destination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is used by the Internet for transferring data between clients and servers?

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

What is the primary purpose of electronic mail (e-mail)?

<p>Sending and receiving digital messages, files, and data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a mobile service provider offer wireless Internet access to devices?

<p>Through an ISP and sending signals through airwaves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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