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What is the organization that governs the internet?
What is the organization that governs the internet?
What is the first internet network?
What is the first internet network?
Where can Wi-Fi HOT spots be found?
Where can Wi-Fi HOT spots be found?
What is the meaning of '.com'?
What is the meaning of '.com'?
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Which network is known as the 'phone book of the world wide web'?
Which network is known as the 'phone book of the world wide web'?
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Which software is used to run the internet on a computer?
Which software is used to run the internet on a computer?
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Which is not an example of a browser?
Which is not an example of a browser?
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Where can Wi-Fi HOT spots be found?
Where can Wi-Fi HOT spots be found?
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What is the first internet network?
What is the first internet network?
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What do you mean by '.com'?
What do you mean by '.com'?
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Study Notes
Governing Organization
- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) governs domain names and IP address allocation on the internet.
First Internet Network
- The first internet network was ARPANET, established in 1969, which linked four university computers and paved the way for modern internet development.
Wi-Fi Hot Spots
- Wi-Fi hot spots are commonly found in public areas such as cafes, airports, libraries, hotels, and universities, providing internet access to users for free or at a fee.
Meaning of '.com'
- The '.com' domain is derived from "commercial" and was initially intended for businesses, but now is widely used for various types of websites globally.
Phone Book of the World Wide Web
- The Domain Name System (DNS) is often referred to as the "phone book of the World Wide Web," translating domain names into IP addresses for easier navigation.
Software Running the Internet
- Web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari, are software applications used to access and navigate the internet on computers and other devices.
Non-Example of a Browser
- Microsoft Word is not an example of a web browser; it is a word processing application.
Wi-Fi Hot Spots (repeated)
- Wi-Fi hot spots can also be located at various other locations like malls, parks, and train stations, facilitating internet connectivity on the go.
First Internet Network (repeated)
- ARPANET laid the foundational technologies for the modern internet, demonstrating the potential of connected networks.
Meaning of '.com' (repeated)
- '.com' has become the most recognized top-level domain, representing a wide array of websites beyond commercial use, influencing internet culture and branding.
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Description
Test your knowledge of internet technology with this multiple choice quiz. From the basics of LAN, MAN, WAN, and the internet, to the organizations governing the internet, and the history of the first internet network, this quiz covers a range of topics related to internet technology.
