What does the hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) do?

It transfers web pages from web servers to the client

What can affect the speed of data transfer over a telephone line?

The quality of the telephone line and the distance between the modem and the telephone exchange

What happens at the 'handshaking' between two devices?

The client requests access, the server grants it, and the protocols are agr

A temporary storage space where data can be held and processed

What is needed for a broadband connection to the internet?

An ADSL modem, an ISP and wired or wireless connection

Which of the following is true?

Fibre optic cable is more expensive but has a higher data transfer rate than copper cable

What is a web brower?

Software that allows the user to access web pages, documents and web applications on the internet

A protocol is a set of rules that defines how devices communicate

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1
What does the hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) do?
It transfers web pages from web servers to the client
It is used to transfer large files and is often used for organising files.
It is used to communicate with mail servers to send emails.
2
Which type of connection is preferable for streaming high-definition video?
3G
Fibre optic
Coaxial
3
What can affect the speed of data transfer over a telephone line?
The quality of the telephone line and the distance between the modem and the telephone exchange
Whether or not someone is using the telephone
The distance between the modem and the telephone exchange
4
What happens at the 'handshaking' between two devices?
Data packets are exchanged between the client and the server
The client requests access, the server grants it, and the protocols are agr
The server requests access, the client grants it, and the protocols are agr
5
What is a buffer?
A temporary storage space where data can be held and processed
A permanent storage space where data can be held and processed
It stops corrupt data being downloaded onto your computer
6
What does compressing a file do?
It reduces the size of a file
It increases the quality of a file
It changes the content of a file
7
What is needed for a broadband connection to the internet?
An ADSL modem, a switch, an ISP and a wired or wireless connection
A modem, a switch, an ISP and a wired or wireless connection
An ADSL modem, an ISP and wired or wireless connection
8
Which of the following is true?
Fibre optic cable is more expensive but has a higher data transfer rate than copper cable
Fibre optic cable is more expensive and has a slower data transfer rate than copper cable
Fibre optic cable is cheaper and has a higher data transfer rate than coppe
9
What is a web brower?
Software that allows the user to access web pages, documents and web applications on the internet
Software used for streaming films over the internet
Software used for sending emails
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What is a protocol?
The component that connects a device to a network
A protocol is a set of rules that defines how devices communicate
A protocol is the unique reference number for each device that needs to com

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