Networking and Connecting to the Internet

hotspot

A Wi-Fi connection is often referred to as a ___ .

network

A _____ is a group of two or more devices/computers connected together to allow for the exchange and information and for the sharing of resources such as printers.

domain

A ____________ name, such as reddit.com, specifies the server or servers supporting a website.

LAN

A collection of computers that are connected in a small geographic area such as an office, college campus, or in your home is called a _____.

client

A computer that requests resources such as a web page, spreadsheet, image file, or services from another computer on a network is called a __________.

network

A group of two or more devices/computers connected together to allow for the exchange and information and for the sharing of resources such as printers is called a _________.

file transfer protocol (FTP)

A protocol commonly used to transfer large files from one server to another on the Internet is the ___.

hotspot, hot spot, internet hotspot, or hotspots

A public Wi-Fi site is referred to as a ___________.

Protocols

A set of rules or agreements for communication between devices that determine how data are transmitted and received is called __.

private

A virtual _____ network (VPN) creates a secure connection between two computers.

network

A virtual private __________ (VPN) creates a secure connection between two computers. VPNs allow for encrypted communications using the Internet as the pathway for data transmission and communication.

Web 3.0

Also known as semantic web, _____ is a distributed collection of "linked data" on the web that is structured to make searches more effective.

Fiber-optic Internet service is limited in its availability.

Although it provides the fastest home Internet service ___.

broadband

An Internet connection that has enough bandwidth to allow multiple computers to be connected to the same router is called a ____________ connection.

cable, coaxial, or coax

Because it uses the same wire that carries television signals, you usually do not have a choice regarding the __________ Internet Service Provider uses in your neighborhood.

Safari

Because they are both Apple products, the browser that works smoothest with Macintosh OS X is:

mbps

Broadband is usually measured in __.

hotspot or hot spot

By having your smartphone send and receive Wi-Fi signals you are creating a mobile _________.

(c)

Chrome

server

Client/server networks are also referred to as _________ based networks.

servers

Data on the Internet is usually stored on specialized computers called ___.

the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

Domain names and IP addresses on the Internet are managed by ___

(a)

Edge

more expensive

Fiber-optic cable is ___ to install than coaxial (television) cable.

(b)

Firefox

transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP)

For a network to connect to the Internet, it must use the ___ suite of protocols.

Protocols

IP, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS are all acronyms that describe different __.

remote

IT professionals spend a lot of time protecting networks from unauthorized connections from outside into a LAN. However, there are times when it is necessary to allow outside connections to a LAN. This is referred to as ___________ access.

Fiber-optic

If available, your highest speed Internet option is going to be ___ service.

clients

In a server-based network the individual computers and devices (or software) that make requests are called _____.

Packets

Information is transferred over the Internet in small data groupings called __.

Web 3.0

Known as semantic web. Made searching for information easier.

Web 2.0

Known as the interactive web. Made cloud computing and interactive content feasible.

CAT 7 cable

Of following, ___ has the most bandwidth.

digital subscriber line (DSL).

Of the following, the Internet service that tends to provide the most consistent speeds is ___.

Consortium

Protocols for the World Wide Web are maintained and updated by the World Wide Web __.

Authentication

Remote access connections must be secured using authentication and encryption software. ______ software confirms the identity of the user or computer system.

dual-band

Routers that can send Internet signals over two distinct frequencies are called _____ routers.

(d)

Safari

microwaves

Satellite Internet service providers primarily use ____ to deliver Internet signals.

Edge

Select the browser that comes included with Windows Operating Systems.

mheducation.com

Select the domain name.

Internet Protocol (IP)

Servers identify your router by its __ address.

browsers

Software applications that allow users to access and surf the World Wide Web are called:

domain

TLD refers to the highest level in the ________ name hierarchy.

Internet

Technically, the largest WAN is the __.

Coaxial

Television cable is also known as __ cable.

Hardware such as servers and routers. Software, specifically the Transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) suite of Internet protocols. Transmission media such as fiber optic cable and satellite (microwave) signals.

The Internet is a global network of interconnected networks that uses which three of the following?

hypertext files accessible through the Internet

The World Wide Web refers to the billions of ___.

host

The _____ portion of an IP address is indicated by the remaining bits that are present after the network identifier and identify the host of the network.

bandwidth

The amount of data that a transmission media can carry in a given amount of time is called the media's ___.

Ethernet

The cable that is most commonly used within a network is called __ cable and is sold by category (CAT-7, for example).

Bandwidth

The capacity of a particular transmission medium is called its __.

Trick question - the Internet has no central controlling agency

The central controlling agency of the Internet is:

modem or modulator-demodulator

The device in a network that coverts analog (wave) signals into binary (digital) signals and vice-versa is a ____________.

switch or switches

The device in a network that keeps track of connected devices' MAC addresses and is usually incorporated in a router is the ___________.

switch

The device that allows several computers to use your home network with just one Internet connection is called a ___.

router

The device that connects two networks and often provides firewall protection is a ___________.

cellular internet service

The fastest growing Internet Service Provider media is __.

Ethernet

The most popular network transmission media standard (the cable used) for LANs is __.

network

The network portion of an IP address which is also called the ________ identifier is indicated by a certain number of bits, starting with the left-most bit.

Internet

The network that encompasses all the networks around the world that are connected to each other using TCP/IP is referred to as the __.

File Transfer

The protocol used for transmitting large files from one server to another over the Internet is known as the ___ Protocol (FTP).

Transmission

The specific means by which your Internet signal is carried is called its __ media. Examples include fiber optic cable, coaxial (television) cable, twisted-pair (telephone) wire, and Ethernet cable.

fiber-optic cable

The transmission media with the largest bandwidth is ___.

Web 1.0

The web before blogs, wikis, and interactive media.

Modulator-Demodulator

The word "modem" stands for:

transfer

To transmit large files from one server to another over the Internet, many use the File _______ Protocol.

Satellite

Using microwaves to transmit signals, __ Internet Service can provide broadband connectivity virtually anywhere.

web

WWW stands for World Wide ____.

World Wide Web

WWW stands for:

semantic web

Web 3.0 is a distributed collection of "linked data" on the web that is structured to make searches more effective. This is also known as the:

Top Level Domain

When referring to the World Wide Web, TLD stands for ___.

WAN

When two or more LANs have been connected using a public network a _____ is created.

ip, IP, or internet protocol

When you request information from a website such as Wikipedia, the way its server knows which router to send the requested information to is because your router is identified by its ____________ address.

Do you like to stream video? Do you play dynamic, interactive, first-player shooter type games?

Which 2 of the following are considerations when determining your data and download speed requirements?

(a) Coaxial (TV) cable (b) Telephone wire (d) Wi-Fi radio waves

Which 3 of the following are commonly used Internet transmission media?

Multiple devices can be connected to one signal. Transmit Internet signals via radio waves. Transmission connections are known as hotspots.

Which 3 of the following are true regarding Wi-Fi?

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

Which of the following group determines the standards for the Web?

(a) (b) (c)

Which of the following symbols indicate an available hotspot?

Connects networks Provides hardware firewall protection Usually incorporates switches

Which three of the following are characteristics of a router?

(a) Coaxial cable (b) Ethernet cable (c) Fiber optic cable

Which three of the following are commonly used Internet transmission media?

Fastest-growing means of accessing the Internet Allows mobile devices to access the Internet Many smartphones can convert cellular signals into Wi-Fi signals

Which three of the following are the characteristics of cellular service?

Provide the ability to share files and information Allow users to share resources which saves money and time Allow users to access other networks and the Internet

Which three of the following are the characteristics of networks?

How many users will be logged on my network at the same time? Will users be streaming data? What ISP choices are available in my area?

Which three of the following should be considered when choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

Large organizations with many offices located across the globe often have individual LANs in each location that need to be connected in order to share data and information. When two or more LANs have been connected using a public network a WAN or Wide Area Network is created. The largest WAN on earth is the Internet.

Which three of the following statements are true about WANs?

Server-based models are popular because they provide more security than a peer-to-peer network. In this type of network when a client requests information or access to the Internet the request is controlled by the server. Server-based networks are designed to have individual computers and devices connected to the network interact through a central server computer.

Which three of the following statements are true about client/server networks?

Uses the same coaxial cable that brings the cable television signal Usually has more bandwidth than DSL lines Internet service can often be bundled with television service

Which three of the following statements are true regarding cable Internet service?

Uses cell phone radio waves to transmit and receive Internet signals. Many providers offer data packages that may place limits on uploading and downloading. Many smartphones can send and receive Wi-Fi signals, allowing them to become hotspots.

Which three of the following statements are true regarding cellular Internet service?

Can transmit Wi-Fi signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency range Can transmit Wi-Fi signals in the 5.0 GHz frequency range Can minimize the Wi-Fi signal's interference from microwave ovens and car alarms

Which three of the following statements are true regarding dual-band routers?

Uses microwaves to deliver service Provides broadband service virtually anywhere Customers usually purchase a data plan that limits uploading and downloading

Which three of the following statements are true regarding satellite Internet service?

Connect computers and other devices within a network Usually integrated in the routers of home networks Ensure correct data are transferred to and from the correct computers in networks

Which three of the following statements are true regarding switches?

Made of one or thousands of fibers High-speed transmission

Which two of the following are characteristics of fiber-optic lines?

Uses telephone wires as transmission wires Internet signal tends to be very consistent

Which two of the following statements are true regarding digital subscriber line (DSL) Internet service?

transmission media

Your Internet signal is carried on a ___