Internet Basics

What is the primary function of the Internet?

• To store data

• To allow communication and information sharing

• To create web pages

• To provide security

Which of the following best describes a network?

• A single computer

• A collection of web pages

• Two or more computers that share information

• A type of Internet Service Provider

What is a web page?

• A collection of websites

• A single document that opens in a browser

• A type of Internet connection

• A network of computers

How is a website different from a web page?

• A website is a single document; a web page is a collection of documents

• A website contains multiple web pages with a common theme

• A website is only accessible through a search engine

• A website is a type of Internet Service Provider

What role does a server play in a network?

• It connects users to the Internet.

• It serves data to multiple computers and devices.

• It protects against computer viruses.

• It is a type of web browser.

Which of the following describes an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

• A software program for browsing the web

• A company that provides Internet connections for a fee

• A type of computer virus

• A collection of web pages

A web browser is:

• A hardware device that connects computers

• A software program that retrieves and displays data from the Internet

• A type of web address

•  A collection of hyperlinks

What does a web address uniquely identify?

• A specific computer

• A network of servers

• A specific web page

• An Internet Service Provider

The host name in a web address typically refers to:

• The last part of the domain name

• The first part of the web name, often "www."

• The entire web address

• The type of web browser used

What is the purpose of a domain name?

• To provide security for a website

• To identify the website

• To serve data to multiple computers

• To connect to an Internet Service Provider