CIW Lesson 3: Introduction to Internet Technology

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What is a node?

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Any entity or addressable device on a network that can be managed.

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Cloud computing is a computing paradigm in which:

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users are able to access software and services run by servers that reside on the Internet.

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Which definition best describes a network?

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A group of computers connected so they can communicate, share resources and exchange data.

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Using multiple systems to process large amounts of data was considered to be less expensive than using a single supercomputer to conduct the same task. This technology is typically known as:

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grid computing.

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Which term is used to describe a computer that is connected to a central server with which it can communicate and from which it can request information? Options: LAN, Network, Client, Database

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Client

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Which of the following refers to a family of specifications for wireless network technology? Options: Dial-up and direct connections, Ad-hoc and infrastructure modes, T and E carriers, 802.11 standard

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802.11 standard

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Which choice lists the two principal methods of connecting to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP)? Options: World Wide Web (WWW) connection and local area network (LAN) connection, Dial-up connection and direct connection, Standard modem and cable modem, ISDN connection and DSL connection

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Dial-up connection and direct connection

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Approximately how many numeric IP addresses are possible with IPv4?

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4 billion

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The technology adoption life cycle describes:

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the degree to which members of a demographic will adopt or accept a new product or innovation.

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Six elements are required to connect to the Internet. Which one of the six required elements can be satisfied by any of several examples including PC, smartphone, smart TV or tablet?

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Computer