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An Internet service provider (ISP) always provides Internet access free of charge.
An Internet service provider (ISP) always provides Internet access free of charge.
False
A domain name is a numerical identifier assigned to devices connected to the Internet.
A domain name is a numerical identifier assigned to devices connected to the Internet.
False
Bandwidth refers to the capacity of a network to send and receive data.
Bandwidth refers to the capacity of a network to send and receive data.
True
An IP address can be visualized as a text-based domain name that directs users to a server.
An IP address can be visualized as a text-based domain name that directs users to a server.
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A DNS server is responsible for converting an IP address into a domain name.
A DNS server is responsible for converting an IP address into a domain name.
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The Internet was initially developed as ARPANET to enable collaboration among scientists and to remain functional during disasters.
The Internet was initially developed as ARPANET to enable collaboration among scientists and to remain functional during disasters.
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Wired connections require no physical attachments, making them purely wireless.
Wired connections require no physical attachments, making them purely wireless.
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Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) is a type of wired connection used for Internet access.
Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) is a type of wired connection used for Internet access.
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A hot spot is defined as a wired network that connects computers and devices to the Internet.
A hot spot is defined as a wired network that connects computers and devices to the Internet.
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Mobile broadband and satellite Internet service are both examples of wired Internet connections.
Mobile broadband and satellite Internet service are both examples of wired Internet connections.
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Study Notes
Internet Origins
- Established as ARPANET in September 1969.
- Aimed to enable scientists to share information and collaborate across distances.
- Designed to remain operational even during partial network failures or disasters.
Connecting to the Internet
- Wired connections use physical cables to link computers to communication devices.
- Wireless connectivity is achieved through modems or wireless communications devices.
- Key wired connection types include:
- Cable Internet service
- DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
- Fiber to the Premises (FTTP)
- Key wireless connection types include:
- Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)
- Mobile broadband
- Fixed wireless
- Satellite Internet service.
Hot Spots and Service Providers
- A hot spot refers to a wireless network that provides Internet access to mobile devices.
- Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer Internet access to users for free or for a fee.
- Bandwidth measures network capacity for data transmission, with common units being Megabyte (MB) and Gigabyte (GB).
IP Addresses and Domain Names
- An IP address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each device connected to the Internet.
- A domain name is a human-readable address corresponding to an IP address.
- DNS (Domain Name System) servers convert domain names into their respective IP addresses.
Communications and Internet Services
- Email facilitates communication through message and file transmission over networks.
- Email programs allow for creating, sending, receiving, saving, and deleting messages.
- Email lists enable mass distribution of messages to groups of addresses.
- Internet messaging provides real-time notifications and exchanges messages or files among online contacts.
Chat and Discussion Platforms
- Chat rooms serve as platforms for real-time text-based conversations among multiple users.
- Online discussions are spaces for users to engage in written dialogues about specific topics.
Voice and File Transfer
- VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) allows voice communication via Internet connections.
- FTP (File Transfer Protocol) enables the uploading and downloading of files between computers over the Internet, supported by many operating systems.
Netiquette
- Netiquette defines the accepted norms and behavior when interacting online, ensuring respectful and appropriate communication.
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Explore the origins and key goals of the Internet as it began with ARPANET in 1969. This quiz covers how it enabled collaboration among scientists and maintained functionality in adverse conditions. Test your knowledge of the foundational aspects of the Internet.
