AP CSP Networking Topics - U2

What is the primary function of the Internet Protocol (IP)?

• To ensure all packets are received and properly ordered

• To send data across the Internet by assigning unique IP addresses

• To request and share pages on the World Wide Web

• To send packets quickly with minimal error-checking

Which of the following best describes the World Wide Web?

• A global system of interconnected computer networks

• A protocol for sending data packets

• A network of webpages accessible with URL over the Internet

• The only application built on top of the internet protocols

Which of the following is a true statement?

• The Internet is controlled from a central device.

• The Internet was designed to be scalable, using open protocols to easily connect additional computing devices to the network.

Which protocol is responsible for ensuring that packets are received and properly ordered?

• HTTP

• IP

• UDP

• TCP

What is the primary purpose of HTTPS and TLS protocols in network communication?

• To increase the speed of data transfer

• To encrypt data sent over the Internet

• To compress data to save bandwidth

• To provide a backup for data

What does DNS stand for and what is its primary function?

• Dynamic Name System, to dynamically assign IP addresses

• Domain Name System, to translate domain names into IP addresses

• Data Network Service, to provide data services over networks

• Domain Network Setup, to set up domain networks

How many bits are used in an IPv6 address?

• 32 bits

• 64 bits

• 128 bits

• 256 bits

Every computer has a unique IP address on the network

• True
• False

What is the role of fault tolerance in a computer network?

• To increase the network speed

• To reduce the cost of network maintenance

• To keep the network functioning despite failures

• To monitor network traffic and data flow

Which of these is a way that the Internet Protocol (IP) contributes to Internet communications?

• It describes a way to send email messages to a recipient based on their email address.

• It describes an addressing scheme to uniquely identify each node on the Internet.

• It describes a mechanism for connecting two computing devices with an Ethernet cable.

• It describes a process for encrypting data between the source and destination.

• It describes a method for loading HTML pages from a website.