Understanding How the Internet Works

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What is the foundation upon which most modern software applications are built?

  • Cloud computing
  • Internet (correct)
  • Hardware
  • Artificial intelligence

Which of the following is NOT covered in the article as a basic concept of the Internet?

  • Domain Names
  • IP Addresses
  • Operating Systems (correct)
  • Protocols

What are networks composed of?

  • Computers and television sets
  • Only computers
  • Servers exclusively
  • Computers and devices connected to each other (correct)

Which protocol is commonly used for building applications and services on the Internet?

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

What is essential for securing internet communication according to the text?

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

What is an emerging trend mentioned in the text concerning the future of the Internet?

<p>Adoption of new technologies and trends (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of developing the internet in the late 1960s?

<p>To create a decentralized communication network (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the internet is responsible for routing packets to their correct destination?

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

What technology is primarily focused on ensuring that packets are transmitted reliably and in the correct order?

<p>Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a core protocol of the internet mentioned in the text?

<p>Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of routers in the internet?

<p>Direct traffic between different devices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you send data over the internet?

<p>Data is broken up into small packets and directed through routers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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