Internet Basics

What is the purpose of a digital device?

• To send and receive information on the internet

• To convert data from a digital format into one that can be transmitted through phone lines or radio

• To create a local area network and share information between devices

• To transmit data over coaxial cables

What does ISP stand for?

• Internet Service Provider

• Internet Service Protocol

• Internet Security Protocol

• Internet Sharing Provider

What is the function of a modem?

• To send and receive information on the internet

• To convert data from a digital format into one that can be transmitted through phone lines or radio

• To create a local area network and share information between devices

• To transmit data over coaxial cables

What does the term 'internet' refer to?

• A worldwide group of computers and servers that are connected to each other

• A small unit of data that can be sent across a network

• A networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks

• A form of broadband Internet access which uses the same infrastructure as a cable television

What is a packet?

• To send and receive information on the internet

• To convert data from a digital format into one that can be transmitted through phone lines or radio

• To create a local area network and share information between devices

• A small unit of data that can be sent across a network

What is the function of a router?

• To send and receive information on the internet

• To convert data from a digital format into one that can be transmitted through phone lines or radio

• To create a local area network and share information between devices

• To forward data packets between computer networks

What is cable internet?

• To send and receive information on the internet

• To convert data from a digital format into one that can be transmitted through phone lines or radio

• To create a local area network and share information between devices

• A form of broadband Internet access which uses the same infrastructure as a cable television

What is DSL?

• To send and receive information on the internet

• To convert data from a digital format into one that can be transmitted through phone lines or radio

• High-speed Internet connection technology that uses a regular telephone line for connectivity

• A form of broadband Internet access which uses the same infrastructure as a cable television

What is fiber optic internet?

• To send and receive information on the internet

• To convert data from a digital format into one that can be transmitted through phone lines or radio

• Internet connection that uses light to transmit data through glass cables

• A form of broadband Internet access which uses the same infrastructure as a cable television

What is DNS?

• To send and receive information on the internet

• To convert data from a digital format into one that can be transmitted through phone lines or radio

• The Internet's system for converting alphabetic names into numeric IP addresses

• A form of broadband Internet access which uses the same infrastructure as a cable television