Tech in Action ch 12-13 (1-25)

Front

Is the United States government in charge of the Internet?

Back

FALSE

Front

Most instant messaging services provide a high level of encryption for their messages.

Back

FALSE

Front

________ permits two or more people to communicate over the Internet in real time.

Back

Instant messaging

Front

Which of the following is an example of an instant messenger service? LinkedIn, Monster, Yahoo Messenger, Flickr

Back

Yahoo Messenger

Front

The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the ________ address.

Back

MAC

Front

A(n) ________ address is a unique number that identifies a computer, server, or device connected to the Internet.

Back

IP

Front

Since data transmissions can pass through fiber-optic cable in only one direction, at least two fibers are required to enable transmission of data in both directions.

Back

TRUE

Front

High-speed ________ communication lines use fiber-optics.

Back

OC

Front

In a ________ network, data collisions can occur fairly easily because the network is essentially composed of a single cable.

Back

Bus

Front

Client-side programs run on a web server rather than on your computer. TRUE or FALSE?

Back

FALSE