What happens first when you type a URL into a browser?

The browser breaks the URL into three parts

What is the primary function of an Internet Protocol (IP)?

To establish how computer networks exchange data

What is packet switching?

Breaking down large data into smaller pieces for transmission

What does DNS stand for and what is its purpose?

Domain Name System; translates IP addresses to domain names

Which of the following best defines a Local Area Network (LAN)?

A network of devices in a small geographical area

What is the key difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?

The Internet is the infrastructure, Web is a file-sharing system on it

What is the relationship between WiFi and the Internet?

WiFi is a wireless way to connect to the Internet

What is the primary purpose of HTTP?

To establish protocols for file sharing over the internet

What distinguishes fiber optic internet from other connection types?

It's the fastest widely available option

What is the primary role of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

To maintain the infrastructure for Internet connectivity

What is the correct order for setting up a website?

Buy hosting, buy domain, upload files, test

What is the primary function of a router?

To direct information to its intended destination

What is a web server?

A computer that stores and delivers web content

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1
What happens first when you type a URL into a browser?
The website immediately appears
The file downloads to your computer
The computer restarts
The browser breaks the URL into three parts
2
What is the primary function of an Internet Protocol (IP)?
To establish how computer networks exchange data
To manage email communications
To connect wireless devices
To create local networks
3
What organization manages .com domain names?
Amazon
Microsoft
VeriSign
Google
4
When was the Internet (originally ARPANET) founded?
1969
1959
1979
1989
5
What is packet switching?
A way to organize computer files
A system for managing email
Breaking down large data into smaller pieces for transmission
A method of changing internet providers
6
What does DNS stand for and what is its purpose?
Domain Name System; translates IP addresses to domain names
Data Network Service; manages email servers
Digital Network System; creates websites
Digital Naming Service; stores user passwords
7
Which of the following best defines a Local Area Network (LAN)?
A network spanning multiple countries
A network of devices in a small geographical area
A network connecting government facilities
A network exclusively for gaming consoles
8
What is the key difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
They are exactly the same thing
The Internet is newer than the Web
The Internet is the infrastructure, Web is a file-sharing system on it
The Web is the infrastructure, Internet is the content
9
Who invented the World Wide Web?
IBM
ARPA
Tim Berners Lee
Verizon
10
What is the relationship between WiFi and the Internet?
They are exactly the same thing
The Internet cannot function without WiFi
WiFi is only used for local file sharing
WiFi is a wireless way to connect to the Internet
11
What is the maximum possible value for any number in an IP address?
455
255
355
155
12
What is the primary purpose of HTTP?
To manage computer hardware
To store website data
To create email addresses
To establish protocols for file sharing over the internet
13
What distinguishes fiber optic internet from other connection types?
It's the most widely available
It's the least expensive
It's the slowest option
It's the fastest widely available option
14
What is the primary role of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
To develop software applications
To maintain the infrastructure for Internet connectivity
To manufacture computers
To create websites
15
What is the typical port number for a web server?
21
80
100
8080
16
What is the correct order for setting up a website?
Upload files, buy domain, buy hosting, test
Test, buy domain, upload files, buy hosting
Buy domain, buy hosting, test, upload files
Buy hosting, buy domain, upload files, test
17
Which of these is NOT a physical way to connect devices to the Internet?
Bluetooth signals
Coaxial cables
Fiber optic cables
Twisted pair cables
18
What is the primary function of a router?
To store website data
To direct information to its intended destination
To create internet signals
To translate binary code
19
What is a web server?
A web browser
A type of internet connection
A computer that stores and delivers web content
A person who maintains websites
20
Which of these is NOT a common type of server?
Database server
File server
Consumer server
Web server

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