Understanding the Internet

What is the Internet compared to in the video?

• A postal service

• A television broadcast

• A telephone network

• A library

What is a bit?

• A type of computer

• A single unit of binary information

• A programming language

• A network protocol

How many bits make up a byte?

• 32

• 16

• 4

• 8

What is the physical medium used to send bits via electricity?

• Radio waves

• Copper wire

• Satellite

• Fiber optic cable

What is the purpose of a clock or timer in sending bits?

• To synchronize the sending and receiving of bits

• To convert bits into bytes

• To measure the speed of light

• To increase the size of data packets

What does bandwidth measure?

• The size of data packets

• The number of bits sent per second

• The type of data being sent

• The distance data can travel

What is latency?

• The speed of light in a fiber optic cable

• The time it takes for a bit to travel from source to destination

• The size of a data packet

• The number of bits sent per second

What is a major challenge of using Ethernet cables for long-distance communication?

• Signal loss over long distances

• High cost

• Complex installation

• Slow data transmission

What is a fiber optic cable made of?

• Copper

• Plastic

• Glass

• Aluminum

Why is fiber optic cable preferred for long-distance communication?

• It has minimal signal loss

• It uses less power

• It is cheaper

• It is easier to install