Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Dial-up

What is dial-up in the context of Internet connection?

• A. A type of cable connection

• B. An Internet connection established using a modem

• D. A satellite connection

• C. A wireless connection

How is a dial-up connection established?

• A. Through a cable modem

• C. Using a modem and standard phone lines

• D. Through a fiber optic connection

• B. By connecting to a Wi-Fi network

What happens when a user initiates a dial-up connection?

• D. The modem connects to a cable network

• C. The computer automatically connects to the Internet

• B. The modem dials a phone number of an Internet Service Provider

• A. The modem connects to a satellite

How is a dial-up connection typically disconnected?

• A. By turning off the computer

• B. By unplugging the modem

• D. By restarting the router

• C. By selecting the 'Disconnect' option using the ISP's software

Why was dial-up service eventually replaced by DSL and cable modem connections?

• B. Due to slow speeds and constant disconnections

• A. Due to high costs

• C. Due to lack of availability

• D. Due to security concerns

What are the speeds offered by DSL and cable modem connections compared to dial-up?

• C. Over 100 times faster than dial-up

• B. 10 times faster than dial-up

• A. Same speeds as dial-up

• D. Slower than dial-up

What is the main advantage of DSL and cable modem connections over dial-up?

• C. They offer faster speeds and an 'always on' connection

• B. They provide a wireless connection

• D. They are more secure

• A. They are cheaper

What sound accompanies the establishment of a dial-up connection?

• D. Ringing tones

• C. Silence

• A. Music

• B. Beeping and buzzing sounds

Which companies offered dial-up service in the early years of the Internet?

• A. Google and Facebook

• B. AOL, Prodigy, and Earthlink

• D. Amazon and Netflix

• C. Microsoft and Apple

What is a notable difference between dial-up and DSL/cable modem connections?

• C. DSL/cable modem connections are 'always on'

• A. Dial-up is more reliable

• D. Dial-up is more cost-effective

• B. Dial-up provides faster speeds