Quiz on the Internet

What is the primary method for exchanging data online today?

• Packet switching

• Data streaming

• Circuit switching

• Direct connection

What does an Internet Service Provider (ISP) do?

• Provides email services

• Manufactures smartphones

• Assigns IP addresses

• Creates websites

What is an IP address?

• A type of data packet

• A unique reference for each device

• A method of data encryption

• A wireless connection type

What is the Internet backbone?

• A type of computer network

• A local area network

• The principal routes for Internet traffic

• A wireless communication method

How are data packets labeled?

• With a timestamp for delivery

• With a barcode for tracking

• With a header containing destination address

• With a password for security

What happens to data if a link is broken during transmission?

• The entire message is lost

• The data is rerouted through multiple paths

• The data is automatically resent

• The data is stored temporarily

What is a local area network (LAN)?

• A network contained within a small area

• A network connecting multiple cities

• A global network of computers

• A type of Internet service provider

What do cell phones use to connect to the Internet?

• Fiber-optic cables

• Wired connections

• Cell towers

• Satellite connections

What is the role of routers in the Internet?

• To manufacture devices

• To connect computers via hub points

• To store data

• To encrypt data

What is packet switching?

• A method of sending data in a single stream

• A method of dividing data into packets for transmission

• A type of Internet service

• A way to secure data transmission