Internet Basics

What is the Internet?

• A global collection of different websites

• A folder on your computer that stores important files

• A global network of computers and electronic devices

• A type of web browser

Which of the following is NOT a web browser?

• Chrome

• Firefox

• Edge

• Windows

When talking about the Web, "link" is an abbreviation for ________.

• blink

• superlink

• hyperlink

• chain-link

What are browser tabs mainly used for?

• Selecting a Wi-Fi network to connect to

• Opening multiple webpages in the same browser window

• Ensuring that your personal information cannot be seen by hackers

• Viewing two webpages side-by-side

To save a favorite website for ease of access later,

you can _____ it on your web browser

• save

• bookmark

• download

• forward

If a file is stored online on the Internet but you want to copy it to your computer, you'll need to ________ it.

• upload

• print

• download

• bookmark

What is a router used for?

• Ensuring that your personal information is secure

• Creating driving directions

• Connecting several devices to a single Internet connection

• Providing power to the computer

What is Wi-Fi?

• A type of sound card

• An extra-wide computer case used by servers

• A type of software that scans for viruses

• A wireless network connection

True or False:

You can usually leave out www. when typing a URL into your web browser.

• True

• False

What does ISPs stand for?

• Information Service Provider

• Information Satellite Production

• Internet Service Provider

• Internet System Provider