Lesson 3: Connecting to the Internet
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What is the Internet?

  • A collection of different websites you can access through the Web
  • A global network of billions of computers and other electronic devices (correct)
  • A way of saying a computer is disconnected from the Internet
  • The World Wide Web

What does it mean when a computer is online?

  • It is not functioning properly
  • It is only connected to a specific network
  • It is disconnected from the Internet
  • It is connected to the Internet (correct)

What is the World Wide Web (WWW) also known as?

  • A way of saying a computer is disconnected from the Internet
  • A way of browsing different electronic devices
  • A global network of computers
  • A collection of different websites you can access through the Internet (correct)

What does the Web consist of?

<p>Related text, images, and other resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is possible with the Internet?

<p>Access to almost any information and communication with anyone else in the world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a web browser?

<p>Displaying websites stored on the Internet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are websites stored?

<p>On a server (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a server in relation to the Internet?

<p>Storing websites and retrieving them upon request (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of email as a communication tool?

<p>It allows almost instant communication globally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some activities that can be done on the Internet?

<p>Pay bills, manage bank accounts, and meet new people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you want to connect multiple devices to the Internet at the same time in your home?

<p>Set up a home wireless network (Wi-Fi) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when choosing an Internet service provider (ISP)?

<p>The types of service provided by the ISP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary unit used to measure Internet speeds offered by ISPs?

<p>Mbps (megabits per second) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common type of Internet service that depends on which ISPs serve your area?

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

If your main purpose for using the Internet is email and social networking, what range of Internet speed might be sufficient for your needs?

<p>$2 - 5$ Mbps (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main hardware needed to connect to the Internet?

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

What type of modem is needed for cable access to the Internet?

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

What is the purpose of a router in the context of Internet connection?

<p>To connect multiple devices to a single Internet connection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a wireless router in home networking?

<p>To create a home wireless network (Wi-Fi network) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you encounter problems with your Internet connection after setting it up?

<p>Call your ISP's technical support number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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