Internet and Networking Basics Flashcard

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What is a packet in the context of networking?

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A chunk of data sent over a network.

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What is the main difference between TCP and UDP?

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TCP provides error-checked delivery, UDP does not.

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What is the primary function of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

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To translate domain names into IP addresses.

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Which protocol provides reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data?

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TCP.

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What does the term 'digital divide' refer to?

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The gap in access to computing devices and the Internet.

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What is the function of an IP address?

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To uniquely identify a device on a network.

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What does TCP stand for?

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Transmission Control Protocol.

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What does UDP stand for?

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User Datagram Protocol.

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What is the role of a router in a network?

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To forward data packets between different networks.

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What is bandwidth in networking?

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The maximum rate of data transfer across a network.