Understanding the Internet

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What is the main purpose of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)?

To oversee research and set guidelines and standards

What is the primary function of a DNS server?

To translate domain names into IP addresses

What is the purpose of an access provider?

To provide access to the Internet

What is the main difference between an IP address and a domain name?

An IP address is numerical, while a domain name is alphabetical

What is the purpose of Internet2?

To connect more than 200 universities and 115 companies via a high-speed private network

What is the primary responsibility of each organization in the Internet?

To maintain only its own network

What is the role of a domain name in the Internet?

It is a text-based representation of an IP address

How many universities and companies are connected via Internet2?

More than 200 universities and 115 companies

What is the purpose of an IP address?

To uniquely identify each computer or device connected to the Internet

What is the function of a DNS server?

To translate domain names into IP addresses

Study Notes

Internet Structure

  • The Internet is a global collection of interconnected networks linking various organizations and individuals.
  • Each organization is responsible for maintaining its own network.

Internet Governance

  • The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) oversees research and sets guidelines and standards for the Internet.

Internet2

  • Internet2 is a high-speed private network connecting over 200 universities and 115 companies.

Internet Access

  • An access provider is a business that offers individuals and organizations access to the Internet, either for free or for a fee.

Internet Addresses

  • An IP address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each computer or device connected to the Internet, e.g. 216.58.192.142 for www.google.com.
  • A domain name is the text equivalent of an IP address.
  • A top-level domain (TLD) is a part of a domain name.
  • A DNS (Domain Name System) server translates domain names into their corresponding IP addresses.

Internet Structure

  • The Internet is a global collection of interconnected networks linking various organizations and individuals.
  • Each organization is responsible for maintaining its own network.

Internet Governance

  • The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) oversees research and sets guidelines and standards for the Internet.

Internet2

  • Internet2 is a high-speed private network connecting over 200 universities and 115 companies.

Internet Access

  • An access provider is a business that offers individuals and organizations access to the Internet, either for free or for a fee.

Internet Addresses

  • An IP address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each computer or device connected to the Internet, e.g. 216.58.192.142 for www.google.com.
  • A domain name is the text equivalent of an IP address.
  • A top-level domain (TLD) is a part of a domain name.
  • A DNS (Domain Name System) server translates domain names into their corresponding IP addresses.

This quiz covers the basics of the internet, including how it's structured and who maintains it. Learn about the role of the World Wide Web Consortium and Internet2.

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