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Introduction to Internet Fundamentals Quiz

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What is the purpose of a spam filter?

To increase the storage space

To provide 24/7 technical support

To prevent unsolicited email or newsgroup postings (correct)

To measure the bandwidth

Which direction does data travel when downloading?

Data transmission from another computer over the Internet received by your computer (correct)

Data transmission within the same computer

Sending data transmissions from your computer to another computer on the Internet

Both directions simultaneously

How is bandwidth measured?

Mbps (Megabits per Second) one million bits per second, roughly 1250 characters per second

Kbps (Kilobits per Second) one-thousand bits per second, roughly 125 characters per second (correct)

TBps (Terabits per Second) one trillion bits per second, roughly 125,000 characters per second

Gbps (Gigabits per Second) one-billion bits per second, roughly 12,500 characters per second

What is an example of a broadband service?

<p>ADSL (Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a dial-up service?

<p>To establish an internet connection through a telephone line</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Online Activity

Many activities involve seeking information online

Connecting to the Internet

Methods to connect to the internet:
- Internet Service Provider (ISP): a company that provides access to the internet for homes or businesses
- Local Area Network (LAN): a collection of computers and resources, such as printers and shared network drives, spread out over a localized area
- Wide Area Network (WAN): a collection of computers and resources, such as printers and shared network drives, spread out over a wide area

Connecting to the Internet Materials

To update internet connection, you may need:
- Random Access Memory (RAM): fast computer memory that provides temporary storage required for programs to run
- Hard drive upgrade: to increase storage capacity
- Modem (Modulator/demodulator): a device that connects a computer to a communications network by translating a signal to make it suitable for a channel

Internet Service Includes

Internet service providers offer various services, including access to the internet

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Test your knowledge on internet fundamentals including internet service providers, local area networks, and wide area networks. This quiz covers topics such as connecting to the internet, seeking information, and basic internet infrastructure.