The Internet

The Internet is...

• Lots of computer networks connected together
• A computer network

What does Internet stand for?

• Interconnected Network
• International Network

What can you share in a computer network?

• Printers
• Images
• Documents
• All of the Above

Data is sent across a network in...

• Packets
• Segments

Which of these is NOT an advantage of splitting data apart before sending it?

• It can be sent faster
• It is less likely to get lost
• It will never get lost

What does NOT form part of the Valley Park computer network?

• iPads
• Teacher/student laptops
• Computers
• Home computers

The Internet uses satellites to share data

• True
• False

Internet cables only travel underground

• True
• False

How many computers do you need to create a network?

• At least 1
• 2 or more
• Over 5

What does the Internet have to pass through to enter/leave your device?

• Router
• Walls
• Bridge