The History of the Internet and World Wide Web Quiz

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What is the function of a DNS (Domain Name Server) in the context of the Internet?

A DNS is used to give names to IP addresses so that users can locate a computer by a name.

What is the purpose of the standard Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the context of the Internet?

The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is used by the Internet to facilitate communication and data transfer between interconnected computer networks.

How is the Internet defined in terms of interconnected computer networks?

The Internet is defined as a world-wide global system of interconnected computer networks.

What analogy is used to describe the Internet's function in accessing information?

The Internet is described as an Information super Highway, allowing access to information over the web. Signup and view all the answers

What is an IP address and how is it used to identify computers on the Internet?

An IP address is a unique set of numbers (such as 110.22.33.114) which identifies a computer's location on the Internet. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

IP address = Unique set of numbers identifying a computer location DNS server = Gives name to the IP Address for user-friendly access Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) = Standard protocol used by the Internet Internet = World-wide global system of interconnected computer networks Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their functions:

Internet = Access information over the web DNS server = Resolves website names to their corresponding IP addresses IP address = Uniquely identifies a computer location Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) = Used for communication between computers on the Internet Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

IP address = Globally unique identifier for a computer on the Internet DNS server = Translates domain names into IP addresses Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) = Set of rules for sending data over the Internet Internet = Network of networks connecting computers globally Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their roles:

IP address = Identify a computer's location DNS server = Translate domain names to IP addresses Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) = Standard for transmitting data between devices Internet = Global system of interconnected computer networks Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their significance:

IP address = Uniquely identifies a computer on the Internet DNS server = Facilitates user-friendly access to computers on the Internet Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) = Enables communication between different devices on the Internet Internet = Network of networks allowing global information access Signup and view all the answers