Internet and How it Works Quiz

How is data mostly transmitted on the Internet?

• Via satellite

• Through fiber optic cables

• Through radio waves

• Through telephone lines

What technology works like a phone book for IP addresses?

• ISP

• IP Address

• SSD

• DNS

Where is the data you want to access on the Internet stored?

• In a satellite

• In the cloud

• In your device

• In a data center on an SSD of a server

What is the purpose of DNS technology?

• To associate a name for each website IP address

• To encrypt data

• To increase internet speed

• To block certain websites

How is data transferred from a server to your device on the Internet?

• Through radio signals

• Through telephone lines

• Through fiber optic cables

• Through satellite signals

What is the main function of an IP address?

• To identify a device connected to the internet

• To store data

• To provide internet service

• To display advertisements

Where are landing stations for internet cables usually located?

• In underground tunnels

• In space

• In the middle of the ocean

• On the shores of the oceans

What is the purpose of fiber optic cables in internet transmission?

• To slow down data transfer

• To reduce internet speed

• To protect the optical fiber inside

• To increase satellite bandwidth

What is the role of a router in internet connectivity?

• To increase internet speed

• To store data

• To provide internet service

• To transmit data in the form of electrical signals

What is the main advantage of using domain names instead of IP addresses?

• To make data transfer faster

• To make it easier for humans to remember

• To increase satellite bandwidth

• To reduce internet speed