The Internet MST104 - Living in the IT Era Quiz

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What is Internet2 primarily focused on?

Creating a centralized network controlled by a single entity

Enhancing social media platforms

Providing a high-performance network infrastructure for the research and academic community (correct)

Developing applications for everyday consumers

Which term is often used to describe Internet2 as mentioned in the text?

The next-generation internet (correct)

The oldest internet network

The social media internet

The commercial internet network

What does the statement 'The internet today is a vast and interconnected network' imply?

The internet does not connect people globally

The internet connects billions of people worldwide (correct)

The internet only connects a few computers around the world

The internet has limited impact on society

Who collaborates to ensure the interoperability and stability of the internet?

Multiple stakeholders adhering to shared standards and protocols Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the internet according to the text?

Moving, transferring, or assigning computerized information between places Signup and view all the answers

In what year was Internet2 established?

1996 Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of ARPANET?

To facilitate military research in partnership with business and government laboratories Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is specifically credited with the easy search and navigation tools on the World Wide Web?

Hypertext based technology Signup and view all the answers

What did Internet2 aim to develop and deploy?

Advanced networking technologies and applications Signup and view all the answers

When did the growth of ARPANET lead to it being named the 'INTERNET'?

After connecting universities and U.S. institutions Signup and view all the answers

What feature of hypertext based technology made it significant for the World Wide Web?

Easy search and navigation tools Signup and view all the answers

In what decade was ARPANET established by the U.S. Department of Defense?

1960s Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of circuit switching technology?

No delay in receiving data Signup and view all the answers

Which technology involves establishing a dedicated communication path between two parties for the duration of their conversation?

Circuit switching Signup and view all the answers

What is transferred around the world through wired or wireless transmission media?

Data and information Signup and view all the answers

Which transfer method involves the transfer of small pieces of data across various networks?

Packet switching Signup and view all the answers

In a dedicated network using circuit switching, what is considered a drawback when data is not being transmitted through a point-to-point connection?

Resource wastage Signup and view all the answers

What allows for faster and more efficient data transfer by sending files in smaller data packets rather than one piece?

Packet switching Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Internet Overview

Internet2 is a collaboration between 34 universities, government agencies, and industry partners established in 1996 to support the research and academic community.
The internet is a decentralized network of interconnected computers and networks spanning the globe, with no single owner or central authority controlling it.
The internet is essential to everyday life for billions of people worldwide, shaping aspects of society, technology, and communication.

Internet History

The internet originated from the Advanced Research Projects Agency's Wide Area Network (ARPANET), established by the U.S. Department of Defense in the 1960s for military research partnership.
ARPANET connected with universities and U.S. institutions, growing into what is known as the "INTERNET".

Internet Functionality

The internet's primary function is to move, transfer, or assign computerized information from one place to another.
Internet services include accessing the Web, sending emails, transferring documents and photographs, posting messages, chatting with groups or individuals, and having online conversations with friends or family.

Internet Advancements

The advancement of hypertext-based technology, known as the World Wide Web (WWW), enabled displaying text, graphics, and animations with easy search and navigation tools.
Internet2 aims to develop and deploy advanced networking technologies and applications.

Data Transmission

Data travels the internet through wired or wireless transmission media, transferred from one network to another until it reaches its final destination.
Data transmission involves packet switching, where small pieces of data are transferred across networks, allowing for faster and more efficient transfer.

Circuit Switching vs Packet Switching

Circuit switching is a telecommunication technology that establishes a dedicated communication path between two parties for the duration of their conversation.
Packet switching involves transferring small pieces of data (packets) across networks, allowing for faster and more efficient data transfer.
Pros of circuit switching include no delay in receiving data and no jitter, while cons include wasted resources when data is not being transmitted.
Packet switching has advantages in faster and more efficient data transfer, but may have disadvantages not mentioned.

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Test your knowledge on the history and use of the Internet in our everyday lives. Learn about its origins from the Advanced Research Projects Agency's Wide Area Network (ARPANET) to the variety of services it offers today. Prepared by Jessebel B. Nemenzo.