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 (correct)
  • To provide individuals and organizations access to the Internet
  • To maintain individual networks
  • To connect universities and companies via a high-speed private network

    • What is the primary function of a DNS server?

  • To translate domain names into IP addresses (correct)
  • To provide access to the Internet
  • To assign IP addresses to devices
  • To connect devices to a network

    • What is the purpose of an access provider?

  • To translate domain names into IP addresses
  • To oversee research and set guidelines and standards
  • To maintain individual networks
  • To provide access to the Internet (correct)

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

    <p>An IP address is numerical, while a domain name is alphabetical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Internet2?

    <p>To connect more than 200 universities and 115 companies via a high-speed private network</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To maintain only its own network</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is a text-based representation of an IP address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many universities and companies are connected via Internet2?

    <p>More than 200 universities and 115 companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an IP address?

    <p>To uniquely identify each computer or device connected to the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a DNS server?

    <p>To translate domain names into IP addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    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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