internet Flashcards

(26 cards)

1
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Define Internet.

A

A global network of interconnected networks that communicate with each other.

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True or false: The Internet is a single network.

A

FALSE

The Internet consists of multiple networks interconnected worldwide.

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3
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What does TCP/IP stand for?

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Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, the fundamental communication protocols of the Internet.

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4
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Fill in the blank: The World Wide Web is a system of _______ accessed via the Internet.

A

websites

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5
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What is the purpose of a router?

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To direct data packets between different networks on the Internet.

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6
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Define IP address.

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A unique string of numbers that identifies a device on the Internet.

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7
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True or false: An ISP provides Internet access to users.

A

TRUE

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What does HTTP stand for?

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Hypertext Transfer Protocol, used for transferring web pages on the Internet.

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9
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Fill in the blank: DNS translates domain names into _______.

A

IP addresses

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10
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What is a domain name?

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A human-readable address used to access websites on the Internet.

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Define bandwidth.

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The maximum rate of data transfer across a network connection.

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True or false: Wi-Fi is a wired connection method.

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FALSE

Wi-Fi is a wireless communication technology for connecting devices to the Internet.

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What does SSL stand for?

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Secure Sockets Layer, a protocol for securing Internet connections.

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14
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Fill in the blank: Malware is malicious software designed to _______.

A

harm or exploit devices

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What is the role of a firewall?

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To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic for security.

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16
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Define cloud computing.

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The delivery of computing services over the Internet for storage and processing.

17
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True or false: The Internet of Things (IoT) connects everyday devices to the Internet.

18
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What is a VPN?

A

A Virtual Private Network that creates a secure connection over the Internet.

19
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Fill in the blank: Phishing is a technique used to _______ sensitive information.

A

deceive users into providing

20
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What is net neutrality?

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The principle that Internet service providers must treat all data equally.

21
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Define packet switching.

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A method of data transmission where messages are broken into packets.

22
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True or false: IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol.

23
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What does URL stand for?

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Uniform Resource Locator, the address used to access resources on the Internet.

24
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Fill in the blank: A search engine helps users find _______ on the Internet.

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What is **e-commerce**?
Buying and selling goods or services over the Internet.
26
Define **web browser**.
A software application used to access and view websites on the Internet.