The Internet

Question 1

You can set your computer to ... your log-in details, so you don't have to type them in each time.

Accepted Answer

remember

Question 2

The Internet is much safer in comparison with the intranet as there is less chance of external hacking or viruses.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

A file which is copied from the internet onto your computer is called ... .

Accepted Answer

a download

Question 4

The rules for exchanging data between computers.

Accepted Answer

protocols

Question 5

Before you can connect the Internet for the first time, you have to ... an account with an ISP.

Accepted Answer

set up

Question 6

Type of e-mail account that does not require an e-mail program to be installed on a user's computer is :

Accepted Answer

web-based

Question 7

The basic components to cloud computing are clients, Internet, and ... .

Accepted Answer

service providers

Question 8

ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line) is more commonly known as

Accepted Answer

broadband

Question 9

You can copy files to your computer from specially configured servers on the Internet. This is called:

Accepted Answer

downloading

Question 10

The continuing Internet development that allows objects to send and recieve data over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

IoT

Question 11

Looking at web pages can be called "navigating the web" but is more called ... .

Accepted Answer

surfing the net

Question 12

A set of rules that must be obeyed when transferring data across the internet.

Accepted Answer

HTTP

Question 13

With a broadband connection, you usually have to pay a ... .

Accepted Answer

fixed monthly fee

Question 14

Broadband internet connection is much faster than ... .

Accepted Answer

dial-up

Question 15

The network that connects computers all over the world.

Accepted Answer

Internet

Question 16

With dial-up, you can usually choose a ... tariff.

Accepted Answer

pay-as-you-go

Question 17

If your computer is not connected to the internet, it is ... .

Accepted Answer

offline

Question 18

Using a keyword, a search engine returns a list of related sites as:

Accepted Answer

hits

Question 19

An intranet requires password and user ID entry and can be accessed from agreed computers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Downloading files from the Internet can ... your computer with a virus.

Accepted Answer

infect

Question 21

Communities of individuals who share a common interest typically create Facebook:

Accepted Answer

groups

Question 22

Each time you want to connect to your ISP's system, you have to enter a log-in name and a ... .

Accepted Answer

password

Questions 22