Internet Vocab 6-8

When 2 or more computers connect and share data, it is called

• a network

• the Interent

• a server

• a router

The world's largest computer network is called...

• a supercomputer

• URL

• the internet

• Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Answer explanation

The INTERNET is a network of networks, and the worlds largest computer network.

These servers are like the translators of the Internet, converting the domain names that we understand into the IP addresses that routers understand.

• DNS

• ISP

• IP

• ABC

Answer explanation

DNS stands for Domain Name System.

What does it mean to TRANSMIT something?

• To send it.

• To return it.

• To give it an address

What does it mean to RELAY a message?

• To send it on to its next destination

• To respond to a message

• To refuse to read a message.

The company that you pay every month in order to gain access to the Internet is called your

• CPU (central processing unit)

• URL (uniform resource locator)

• ISP (internet service provider)

• IBM (international business machine)

Answer explanation

Examples include AT&T, Comcast, Xfinity, T-Mobile....

A device that connects to the Internet in order to USE services is called a

• Router

• Server

• Client

• DNS

A computer that PROVIDES services or data to other computers is called

• A client

• A server

• A router

• A network

These devices direct traffic on the Internet.

• Internet Service Providers

• Modems

• Servers

• Routers

Answer explanation

Some routers, like this one, are for homes. Larger ones control the traffic in bigger networks (like a school). Even more powerful routers help keep Internet traffic flowing smoothly across the country and world.

What is an IP address?

• The company that provides you Internet Service

• A server that locates you on the Internet

• An address that identifies your device on the Internet

• Your personal address on the Internet

Answer explanation

IP = Internet Protocol