52 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in Chapter 2 of the textbook?
The Riches and Risks of Internet Use
When did the Internet begin?
1969
What was the Internet initially limited to?
Text-only
Which type of phone line is generally used by large organizations?
T1 line
What is the transmission rate of a T1 line?
1.5-6 Mbps
What does Wi-Fi stand for?
Wireless fidelity
What is the main function of a server or host computer in a client/server network?
Supplying data or services requested by client computers
Which type of connection allows only one signal to be transmitted at a time?
Baseband
What is the maximum speed of a telephone (dial-up) modem?
56 Kbps
Which type of connection uses regular phone lines and a DSL modem?
Broadband
What is the data transmission speed measured in bits per second (bps) for Mbps connections?
1 million bits per second
Which of the following is true about email attachments?
Recipients must have compatible software to open the attachment
What should you do before opening an email attachment?
Scan it with antivirus software
What is instant messaging?
Real-time communication by email with specified users
Which protocol is used for all Internet transactions?
TCP/IP
What is the purpose of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)?
To allow different ISPs to exchange Internet traffic
What is the format of an IP address?
Four sets of numbers separated by periods
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the web and the Internet?
The web is a subset of the Internet
Who oversees the standards of the Internet?
The board of trustees of the Internet Society (ISOC)
What is the purpose of a browser?
To display web pages
What is a URL?
A web page's unique address
How do search engines compile their databases?
Using spiders to crawl the web and index words on websites
Which of the following is an example of a metasearch engine?
Dogpile
Which of the following is an example of a specialized search engine?
WebMD
What is the protocol used for outgoing mail in email?
SMTP
What is the protocol used for incoming mail in email?
POP3
Which of the following is NOT a unit covered in Chapter 2 of the textbook?
UNIT 2C: Internet Security & Privacy
What is the protocol used for outgoing mail in email?
SMTP
What was the Internet initially limited to?
Text-only communication
Which of the following is a potential risk of opening email attachments?
The attachment may contain a virus
What is the purpose of instant messaging?
To communicate with specified users in real time
What is required for recipients to open email attachments?
Compatible software
Which type of connection is always on and receives data at up to 100 Mbps?
Cable modem
What does the term 'Wi-Fi' stand for?
Wireless fidelity
Which wireless generation is faster than 4G?
5G
What is the main function of a server or host computer in a client/server network?
Supplying data or services
Which of the following is the correct definition of bandwidth?
The amount of data that can be sent through a communications channel in a given amount of time
Which type of connection is characterized by allowing only one signal to be transmitted at a time?
Baseband
Which type of connection uses a telephone modem to connect to the internet and is commonly used in rural areas?
Dial-up
Which of the following is the correct data transmission speed for Mbps connections?
1 million bits per second
Which of the following is NOT a type of search engine mentioned in the text?
Career.com
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using web-based email?
Ads and email hacking
What is the protocol used for outgoing mail in email?
SMTP
What is the difference between SMTP and POP3?
SMTP is used for outgoing mail, while POP3 is used for incoming mail
Which of the following is true about the web and the Internet?
All of the above are true.
What is the purpose of a browser?
To display the content of websites in a consistent manner.
What is a URL?
The address for a web page.
What is the purpose of search engines?
To compile their own searchable databases on the web.
Which of the following is NOT a function of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)?
Provide high-speed data transmission
What is the purpose of a Point of Presence (POP)?
To serve as a local gateway to an ISP's network
Which of the following is true about IP (Internet Protocol) addresses?
IP addresses are four sets of numbers separated by periods
Who oversees the standards of the Internet?
The board of trustees of the Internet Society (ISOC)
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.
Test your knowledge on metasearch engines with this quiz. Learn about how metasearch engines work and their benefits in searching multiple search engines simultaneously.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
