The Internet and the World Wide Web

You use your computer to chat with a friend who lives in another country.
Which network lets you transfer the messages between your computer and your friend's
computer?

• Intranet
• Internet
• Local area Network
• Ethernet

You visit your friend's house and find her searching for books on the Internet.
Which of the following describes the status of your friend's computer?

• Online
• Offline
• Sleep Mode
• Logged off

At home, your grandfather watches you working on your computer. He recently heard about the Internet and wants to know what it is.
How will you define the Internet to him?

• A program installed on a computer
• An Electronic device for printing documents
• A worldwide colelction of computer networks
• A power backup source

Your neighbor has moved to another country. He informs you about his new job. You want to congratulate him by sending an e-mail message.
Which of the following devices must you use to connect your computer to the Internet?

• Harambe
• Scanner
• Modem
• Sound card

You own a small bookstore. Because of the popularity of the Internet, you decide to provide online services for your customers.
Where will you go to get an Internet connection for your computer?

• Software development company
• Hardware Company
• Internet cafe
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)

You purchase a computer so that you can work from home. You request an Internet connection from an Internet service provider (ISP).
Which of the following physical devices will the ISP use to connect your computer to the Internet?

• Cables
• Speakers
• Scanners
• Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Alan wants an Internet connection for his new laptop. He does not want to connect to the Internet through cables.
Which of the following components will Alan use to connect his computer to the Internet?

• Universal Serial Bus (USB)
• Modem
• WiFi card
• Display card

Wide World Importers has clients in various countries. It requires its employees to work in shifts and communicate with each other through the Internet. Therefore, it needs an Internet connection that is fast and always available.
What type of Internet connection does Wide World Importers use?

• Dial-up
• Dedicated
• Digital
• Modem

You go to your friend's house to play an online game. You hear modem tones when your friend's computer sends a request to the Internet service provider (ISP) to establish the Internet connection.
What type of Internet connection does your friend use?

• Dial-up
• Broadband 
• Wifi
• Dedicated

You have a computer at home. The computer is connected to the Internet through a dial-up connection. Every time you connect to the Internet, you send a request to the Internet service provider (ISP).
Which device establishes this connection?

• sound card
• Modem
• Microphone
• Speak