COMP/Val. Ed. 5

Computer networks are everywhere--homes, offices, schools, and malls.

• True

• False

The Internet is a vast network of computers from all over the world.

• True

• False

In 1967 the US Department of defense launched the first massive computer network, the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network/ARPANET.

• True

• False

By 1982 it had linked 250 sites, and more networks joined after that, making the network bigger.

• True

• False

The Philippines became officially connected to the Internet on March 29, 1990, through a terminal at the University f San Carlos in Cebu.

• True

• False

You need a modem to connect to the internet.

• True

• False

Your modem connects your computer to the telephone line.

• True

• False

ISP- Internet Source Provider

• True

• False

POPs- Points of Periods

• True

• False

There are many ISPs to choose from.

• True

• False