Quiz 4 - Networking and the Internet

The internet is a term for .....

• a system for viewing web pages

• a local network

• a global collection of computer networks

Being able to save files online and running software in a web browser are both examples of ......

• instant messaging

• virtual networking

• cloud computing

One advantage of saving files and running software online is that you are less likely to be affected by malicious software - also known as .......

• malware

• vaporware

• hardware

Roughly how many devices are connected to the internet?

• 40 million

• 50 billion

• 2 billion

• 300 000

How do computers in different cities connect to each other over the internet?

• Through Wi-Fi

• Through mobile data

• Through wires and cables managed by telephone companies

• Through the overhead electric cables above railway lines.

How do computers in the UK send messages to computers in the USA?

• Through Wi-Fi

• Through cables on the ocean floor

• Through air mail

• Through mobile data

True or False

Cloud computing means using computers that are stored in huge skyscrapers that reach above the clouds.

• True

• False

True or False

Cloud computing means using servers that are stored somewhere else and accessed via the internet.

• True

• False

True or False

One use of cloud computing is storing or backing up files online.

• True

• False

True or False

One use of cloud computing is installing lots of powerful programs on your computer without having to pay for them.

• True

• False