Internet & World Wide Web -GEN175

Internet is a global connection of

• application

• computers

• cables

• hardware

Du and Etisalat are examples of

(a)  

You are having a lunch at a restaurant and you use the free internet connection provided by the restaurant to check your email. Which of the following channel is the one you most likely be using?

• ethernet cable

• microwave

• bluetooth

• wifi

This device is useful for assigning IP address, and providing wireless connection to many devices

• computer

• modem

• printer

• router

In comparison with wi-fi connection, cellular network does not require _____________ and _____________

(a)  

Explain what is the main purpose of having a modem in the transmission of data?

Answer explanation

to convert the signal from analog to digital and vice versa

What is Wide Area Network? WAN

• A group of connected devices that are located in different geographical places

• A group of connected devices that are located in one geographical place

• A single device that is located in one building

• A group of connected devices that are located in one building

How does HTTPS differ from HTTP?

• A type of web protocol that requires payment

• A type of web protocol that adds layer of security for transmission of data

• A type of web protocol that is NOT safe for financial transaction

• A type of web protocol that is not supported by the browser

Mozilla Firefox is a

• website

• server

• web browser

• client

_________ is a single document on the web that may include text, graphics, sounds, etc

• Webpage

• Web browser

• Website

• Hyperlink