Exploring the Digital Highway

What is the primary purpose of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

• To encrypt data transmission

• To assign IP addresses to devices

• To translate domain names into IP addresses

• To route emails to the correct server

What is an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

• A software that protects your computer from viruses

• A protocol that ensures secure data transmission

• A company that provides access to the internet

• A device that boosts your internet speed

Which protocol is used to send data over the internet in the form of packets?

• HTTP

• FTP

• TCP

• SMTP

What does DNS stand for?

• Data Network Service

• Domain Name System

• Digital Network Service

• Domain Network Server

What is the function of an IP address in the internet?

• To identify the type of device you are using

• To identify the physical location of a device

• To identify a device on the network

• To encrypt data being sent to a device

How is data typically transmitted over the internet?

• In large files

• In continuous streams

• In small packets

• In singular, large packets

What is the role of an ISP's DNS server?

• To increase internet speed

• To resolve domain names into IP addresses

• To provide firewall security

• To store personal data

Which of the following is a correct example of an IP address?

• 192.168.1.1

• 192.168.300.1

• 192.168.1.999

• 192.300.1.1

What happens when you enter a URL into your web browser?

• The browser directly connects to the server where the website is hosted

• The URL is translated into an IP address by the DNS

• The ISP immediately downloads the webpage for you

• The browser creates a new IP address for the website

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Internet Protocol (IP)?

• Routing data across networks

• Encrypting data for secure transmission

• Assigning IP addresses to devices

• Fragmenting data into packets