Revision of Networking Basics

What is the Internet?

• A global network of interconnected computers
• A form of transportation
• A new type of plant
• A type of sandwich

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

• Blue and yellow
• Black and white
• Orange and purple
• Traffic lights (red and green)

What type of device is able to create physical movement?

• Actuator

• Sensor

• RFID tag

• Console

What are three options for signal transmission on a network? (Choose three.)

• radio waves

• vibration pulses

• sound waves

• electrical pulses

• light pulses

Which two numbers are possible values of a bit? (Choose two.)

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 8

• 16

What measurement is used to indicate thousands of bits per second?

• Kbps

• Mbps

• Tbps

• Gbps

The capacity of the medium to carry data is known as:

• Throughput

• speed

• bandwidth

• data rate

Which of the following measurements includes any latency encountered during data transmissions?

• throughput

• speed

• bandwidth

• data rate

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

Which term correctly describes an ISP?

• Internet Service Receiver
• Internal Service Provider
• Internet Service Provider
• Intranet Service Provider