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Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in Chapter 2 of the textbook?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in Chapter 2 of the textbook?
- The Riches and Risks of Internet Use (correct)
- Connecting to the Internet
- The World Wide Web
- Email and Other Ways of Communicating over the Net
When did the Internet begin?
When did the Internet begin?
- 1969 (correct)
- 1999
- 1989
- 1979
What was the Internet initially limited to?
What was the Internet initially limited to?
- Images and Text
- No limitations
- Audio and Video
- Text-only (correct)
Which type of phone line is generally used by large organizations?
Which type of phone line is generally used by large organizations?
What is the transmission rate of a T1 line?
What is the transmission rate of a T1 line?
What does Wi-Fi stand for?
What does Wi-Fi stand for?
What is the main function of a server or host computer in a client/server network?
What is the main function of a server or host computer in a client/server network?
Which type of connection allows only one signal to be transmitted at a time?
Which type of connection allows only one signal to be transmitted at a time?
What is the maximum speed of a telephone (dial-up) modem?
What is the maximum speed of a telephone (dial-up) modem?
Which type of connection uses regular phone lines and a DSL modem?
Which type of connection uses regular phone lines and a DSL modem?
What is the data transmission speed measured in bits per second (bps) for Mbps connections?
What is the data transmission speed measured in bits per second (bps) for Mbps connections?
Which of the following is true about email attachments?
Which of the following is true about email attachments?
What should you do before opening an email attachment?
What should you do before opening an email attachment?
What is instant messaging?
What is instant messaging?
Which protocol is used for all Internet transactions?
Which protocol is used for all Internet transactions?
What is the purpose of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)?
What is the purpose of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)?
What is the format of an IP address?
What is the format of an IP address?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the web and the Internet?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the web and the Internet?
Who oversees the standards of the Internet?
Who oversees the standards of the Internet?
What is the purpose of a browser?
What is the purpose of a browser?
What is a URL?
What is a URL?
How do search engines compile their databases?
How do search engines compile their databases?
Which of the following is an example of a metasearch engine?
Which of the following is an example of a metasearch engine?
Which of the following is an example of a specialized search engine?
Which of the following is an example of a specialized search engine?
What is the protocol used for outgoing mail in email?
What is the protocol used for outgoing mail in email?
What is the protocol used for incoming mail in email?
What is the protocol used for incoming mail in email?
Which of the following is NOT a unit covered in Chapter 2 of the textbook?
Which of the following is NOT a unit covered in Chapter 2 of the textbook?
What is the protocol used for outgoing mail in email?
What is the protocol used for outgoing mail in email?
What was the Internet initially limited to?
What was the Internet initially limited to?
Which of the following is a potential risk of opening email attachments?
Which of the following is a potential risk of opening email attachments?
What is the purpose of instant messaging?
What is the purpose of instant messaging?
What is required for recipients to open email attachments?
What is required for recipients to open email attachments?
Which type of connection is always on and receives data at up to 100 Mbps?
Which type of connection is always on and receives data at up to 100 Mbps?
What does the term 'Wi-Fi' stand for?
What does the term 'Wi-Fi' stand for?
Which wireless generation is faster than 4G?
Which wireless generation is faster than 4G?
What is the main function of a server or host computer in a client/server network?
What is the main function of a server or host computer in a client/server network?
Which of the following is the correct definition of bandwidth?
Which of the following is the correct definition of bandwidth?
Which type of connection is characterized by allowing only one signal to be transmitted at a time?
Which type of connection is characterized by allowing only one signal to be transmitted at a time?
Which type of connection uses a telephone modem to connect to the internet and is commonly used in rural areas?
Which type of connection uses a telephone modem to connect to the internet and is commonly used in rural areas?
Which of the following is the correct data transmission speed for Mbps connections?
Which of the following is the correct data transmission speed for Mbps connections?
Which of the following is NOT a type of search engine mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of search engine mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using web-based email?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using web-based email?
What is the protocol used for outgoing mail in email?
What is the protocol used for outgoing mail in email?
What is the difference between SMTP and POP3?
What is the difference between SMTP and POP3?
Which of the following is true about the web and the Internet?
Which of the following is true about the web and the Internet?
What is the purpose of a browser?
What is the purpose of a browser?
What is a URL?
What is a URL?
What is the purpose of search engines?
What is the purpose of search engines?
Which of the following is NOT a function of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)?
Which of the following is NOT a function of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)?
What is the purpose of a Point of Presence (POP)?
What is the purpose of a Point of Presence (POP)?
Which of the following is true about IP (Internet Protocol) addresses?
Which of the following is true about IP (Internet Protocol) addresses?
Who oversees the standards of the Internet?
Who oversees the standards of the Internet?
Study Notes
Internet History and Basics
- The Internet began in the 1960s.
- The Internet was initially limited to the United States Department of Defense and universities.
Internet Connections
- Large organizations generally use T1 phone lines.
- The transmission rate of a T1 line is 1.544 Mbps.
- Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity.
- A T1 line is a type of connection that is always on and receives data at up to 1.544 Mbps.
- A dial-up modem has a maximum speed of 56 Kbps.
- DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections use regular phone lines and a DSL modem.
- Mbps connections have a data transmission speed measured in bits per second (bps).
Networking
- The main function of a server or host computer in a client/server network is to provide services or access to resources.
- A type of connection that allows only one signal to be transmitted at a time is called a simplex connection.
- Email attachments pose a potential risk of viruses and malware.
- Before opening an email attachment, you should scan it for viruses and malware.
- The protocol used for outgoing mail in email is SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).
- The protocol used for incoming mail in email is POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3).
Internet Protocols and Standards
- The protocol used for all Internet transactions is IP (Internet Protocol).
- The purpose of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) is to facilitate the exchange of Internet traffic between multiple networks.
- IP addresses are in the format of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
- The web is a system of interlinked hypertext documents that use the Internet.
Internet Governance and Browsers
- The organization that oversees the standards of the Internet is ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers).
- The purpose of a browser is to access and view websites on the Internet.
- A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address of a website.
Search Engines
- Search engines compile their databases by crawling the web and indexing web pages.
- A metasearch engine is an example of a specialized search engine that searches multiple search engines simultaneously.
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