How does the Internet work?

How far is the satellite above the earth's equator that could potentially transmit internet data?

• 44,000 miles

• 10,000 miles

• 22,000 miles

• 5,000 miles

What causes a significant delay in receiving signals when using satellites for internet data transmission?

• Satellite maintenance

• The cost of technology

• The distance the data travels

• Weather conditions

What is the primary infrastructure used to transmit internet data?

• Satellite networks

• Optical fiber cables

• Radio towers

• Underground copper wires

What does an IP address function as in the internet world?

• A password

• A physical address

• A shipping address

• A phone number

What is the purpose of DNS in the internet?

• To encrypt data

• To store data

• To manage IP addresses

• To translate domain names to IP addresses

How is data transferred via optical fiber cables?

• Via magnetic fields

• Through sound waves

• In the form of light pulses

• In the form of electrical signals

What organization manages IP address assignment and domain name registration?

• FBI

• WHO

• ICANN

• NASA

How are data packets routed to their destination?

• All packets follow the same path

• Packets choose the path randomly

• Each packet independently takes the best route available

• Packets are sent directly without routing

What happens if some data packets fail to reach their destination?

• An acknowledgement is sent to resend the lost packets

• The missing packets are ignored

• The entire message is resent

• The data is lost

What is the role of protocols in the internet?

• To provide security against hackers

• To set rules for data packet management

• To increase the speed of data transmission

• To reduce the cost of internet access