Living Online Study Guide 1

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What are the two types of hardware devices that make up the core of the internet's physical infrastructure? Options: Modems and Routers, Clients and Servers, Cables and Connectors, Switches and Hubs

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Clients and Servers

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What can be considered a client in the context of the internet infrastructure?

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A device used to access network services like a mobile phone or PC

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What is the role of a server in the internet infrastructure?

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To manage access to resources or services over a network

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What is the role of routers in a network?

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To connect two or more networks and direct data along the correct route.

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

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To provide access to the internet, usually for a monthly fee

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What is the internet?

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A global network of interconnected computers

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What are Points of Presence (PoPs)?

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Access points to the internet

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What is the purpose of a hyperlink on a web page?

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To provide links to different pages of the website

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What is the purpose of a search engine in a web browser?

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To gather relevant websites from around the internet

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What does the browser history feature in a web browser allow you to do?

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Return to previously visited web pages