The Internet

What is the physical stuff that gets sent over the Internet?

• Boxes and envelopes

• Packages

• Books and letters

• Binary information

What is an example of a protocol in a classroom setting?

• Writing an essay

• Following a set of steps when entering the classroom

• Playing a game

• Reading abook

What does higher bandwidth mean?

• Less data per second

• More data per second

• Slower data transfer

• More errors in data transfer

A message sent across the internet is broken up into smaller pieces called...............

• bits

• bytes

• packets

• segments

What is the first rule mentioned for the Internet?

• The Internet must carry packets on their shoulder

• The Internet must rip the message into exactly four packets and label each with the IP address

• The Internet must keep the other hand touching a wall, desk, or chair

• The Internet must wait for all message pieces to arrive

What is the receiver IP address in all three packets?

• 192.1.5.8

• 192.1.5.9

• 205.9.4.2

• 205.9.4.3

How many packets are used to send the message "How are you?"

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is a protocol?

• A type of computer

• A set of rules or an agreed way of doing something

• A programming language

• A type of software

What does each packet contain?

• Part of the message, its source and destination address

• The entire message

• Only the source address

• Only the destination address

What type of cable is used to send bits as light beams?

• Copper cable

• Ethernet cable

• Fiber optic cable

• Radio cable