How does the Internet Work?

How far is the satellite above the earth's equator?

• 22,000 miles

• 44,000 miles

• 10,000 miles

• 5,000 miles

What causes a significant delay in receiving the signal from a satellite?

• The distance it has to travel

• The speed of the internet

• The type of device you are using

• The weather

What connects the data center to your device?

• Cell towers

• Radio waves

• Satellites

• Optical fiber cables

What is the role of a server in a data center?

• To provide videos or other stored content

• To store physical files

• To manage the internet connection

• To act as a router

What is an IP address compared to?

• Your email address

• Your social security number

• Your phone number

• Your home address

What does DNS stand for?

• Data Network Solution

• Digital Network Service

• Domain Name System

• Domain Network Server

How is the data from the data center sent to your device?

• As electrical signals

• Through radio waves

• Via satellite signals

• In the form of light pulses

What is used to lay optical fiber cables under the sea?

• A ship with a plow

• Submarines

• Divers

• Remote-controlled robots

What organization manages IP address assignment and domain name registration?

• ISO

• IETF

• IEEE

• ICANN

What makes the data transfer on the internet efficient?

• High-speed servers

• Direct connections

• Using satellites

• Chopping data into packets