Understanding the Internet

What is the primary way Internet traffic crosses oceans?

• Satellites

• Wireless signals

• Airplanes

• Submarine cables

What is the 'last mile' in Internet terminology?

• The first mile of data's journey

• The length of an Internet cable

• The final leg of data's journey to the user

• The distance between two routers

How does a cell phone transmit data to a router?

• By satellite signals

• Via fiber optics

• Through electric pulses

• Using radio waves

What is a data packet?

• A large file

• A wireless signal

• A type of Internet cable

• A small piece of data with a header

What role do ISPs play in Internet connectivity?

• They create data packets

• They transmit data wirelessly

• They determine the route for data packets

• They manufacture Internet cables

What is an Internet hub?

• A satellite in space

• A place where data packets are created

• A central point where different networks connect

• A type of wireless router

What is the main material used in submarine cables?

• Fiberglass

• Plastic

• Copper

• Steel

What is the primary cause of faults in undersea cables?

• Human activities like fishing and anchoring

• Marine animals

• Natural disasters

• Sharks

How long did it take to fix the Internet connection in Tonga after a cable fault?

• 3 days

• 30 days

• 13 days

• 7 days

Why do some areas have limited Internet access?

• Lack of demand

• Poor weather conditions

• High costs of infrastructure

• Government restrictions