Networking basics Module 1& 2

1. What is the internet?

• the type of physical media used by computers to access the World Wide Web
• an application used to access the World Wide Web
• a small isolated internal network of a company
• a network of networks

2. Which category of network components includes wires and cables used in a wired network?

• media
• devices
• peripherals
• hosts

3. What is an example of a binary value from everyday life?

• room temperature
• a simple light switch
• speed of a traveling car
• brightness of a light bulb

4. Who owns the internet?

• Bill Gates
• Cisco
• the government
• no one person or group

5. Which type of connected device is placed on objects to track and monitor them?

• sensors
• RFID tags
• actuators
• consoles

6. A byte consists of how many bits?

• 2
• 8
• 16
• 4

7. What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?

• a SOHO network
• the internet
• a local area network

8. Which term is used to describe a network device with the primary function of providing information to other devices?

• workstation
• console
• server
• client

9. What is an advantage of the peer-to-peer network model?

• scalability
• ease of setup
• centralized administration
• high level of security

10. What type of internet connection would be best for a residence in a remote area without mobile phone coverage or wired connectivity?

• dial-up
• cellular
• satellite
• DSL