The Internet: Growth and Ownership

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What does LAN stand for in networking terminology?

  • Limited Access Network
  • Long Access Node
  • Local Area Network (correct)
  • Large Area Node

What is the primary role of a network administrator?

  • Developing software applications
  • Managing and maintaining computer networks (correct)
  • Providing technical support to end-users
  • Designing websites

Which protocol is used for sending and receiving emails?

  • HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
  • SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) (correct)
  • FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
  • TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?

<p>To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the level of data transmission capacity available on a network?

<p>Bandwidth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of network interoperability?

<p>It allows different types of networks to communicate and share resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend of the Internet's growth in terms of users?

<p>Rapid expansion connecting billions of users (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the owners of the Internet infrastructure?

<p>Both government agencies and private corporations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What historical network laid the foundation for the development of the Internet?

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

What is ARPANET known for in the history of the Internet?

<p>Being the first operational packet switching network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term that refers to the basic rules governing data exchange between devices on the Internet?

<p>Internet Protocol (IP) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of net etiquette?

<p>To promote respectful and responsible behavior online (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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