Basic Internet and Networking Concepts Flashcard

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What is the Internet?

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A group of computers and servers that are connected

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What is a prototype?

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An original model on which later versions are patterned.

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What does the term "binary" refer to?

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A way of representing information using only two options.

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What is the function of a router?

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To forward data across a network

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What does DNS stand for?

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Domain Name System

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What is the purpose of TCP?

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To provide reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of a stream of packets

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What does URL stand for?

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Uniform Resource Locator

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What is the primary purpose of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)?

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To establish an encrypted link between a web server and a browser.

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Which protocol is used for sending email messages between mail servers?

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SMTP

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What is the main advantage of using fiber optic cable for sending information?

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No signal loss