Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - ICANN

What does ICANN stand for?

• Internet Corporation for Assigned Numbers and Names

• Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

• International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

• Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Networks

When was ICANN formed?

• 2000

• 1995

• 2005

• 1998

What is the main function of ICANN regarding IP addresses?

• Managing IP addresses for specific countries

• Allocating unique IP addresses

• Creating duplicate IP addresses

• Selling IP addresses to the highest bidder

How does ICANN allocate IP addresses?

• To random organizations

• Directly to governments only

• To regional Internet registries who then allocate to others

• To individual websites

What does ICANN manage in relation to the Domain Name System?

• Root DNS Servers

• IP Addresses

• Top-level domains

• Internet Service Providers

How many root DNS servers are there?

• 7

• 10

• 13

• 15

What is one of the functions of ICANN regarding policy development?

• Creating new domain extensions

• Developing clear and fair policies for managing resources

• Developing software for websites

• Controlling website content

What is the main focus of ICANN's work?

• Controlling website content

• Managing Internet resources and critical functions

• Developing new technologies

• Selling domain names

What does ICANN have no control over?

• Content on the Internet or any particular website

• Domain Name System

• Root DNS Servers

• IP Addresses

Where can more information about ICANN's mission be found?

• icann.com

• icann.org

• icann.net

• icann.info