Internet technology

What is meant by a data packet?

• A unit of data that travels along a network

• The number of error found in data when it has been transmitted

• The data a computer needs to connect to a network

• A connection point in a network that allows data to be shared

What is the role of a web server?

• To control centralised access to website data including content and layout

• To control which devices on a network are able to access the Internet

• To request a specific web page from a web host and display the results

• To allow the user to create their own web pages

Which of these is a correct definition of DNS?

• An internet service that is used to detect errors

• An internet service that stores data in large quantities for different companies

• An internet service that provides a messaging service for users to communicate

• An internet service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses

What is meant by hosting?

• A service that allows individuals and organisations to make their website available on the world wide web

• A service that creates websites for companies

• A service that transmits data in a network

• A service that translates alphabetic names into IP addresses

What is cloud computing?

• Storing large amounts of data on a single computer

• Using the internet to store and access data and programs remotely

• Storing hard copies of data as a backup

• Using the internet to communicate with other users

What problem can occur through using cloud computing?

• Only a small amount of software can be stored

• More hardware needs to be added to a company network to store data

• Only a small amount of data can be stored

• There can be privacy and security issues

Which of these is a benefit of cloud computing?

• Data can be accessed anywhere as an internet connect is not needed to access data and software stored in cloud computing

• Data will always be more secure in a cloud computing system

• It can reduce costs for a company as they do not need to buy additional hardware to store data

• It is the cheapest option for a company to store their data as they do not need to pay for cloud

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What is the Internet?

• Google

• A website

• A worldwide collection of computers

• A computer

Which is an example of an ISP?

• Google

• BT

• Bing

• Website

What does URL stand for?

• Uniform resource locator

• Unique resource location

• Uniform revision locator

• Unique reading location