Understanding the Internet Basics

What is the internet often compared to in the prompt?

• A cloud

• Plumbing

• A ballpoint pen

• A zipper

Who were the two people mentioned as working on the design of the internet in the early 1970s?

• Paul Baran and Bill Gates

• Bob Kahn and Vint Cerf

• Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak

• Mark Zuckerberg and Larry Page

What was the ARPANET originally designed for?

• Commercial use

• Educational purposes

• Defense Department research

• Entertainment

What is the internet made up of according to the prompt?

• A single large network

• A series of interconnected satellites

• An incredibly large number of independently operated networks

• A central control system

What is the primary motivation for operators to ensure end-to-end connectivity on the internet?

• To control the internet

• To make phone calls

• To assure the utility of the net

• To increase profits

What is a bit?

• A type of internet cable

• A unit of binary information

• A type of computer virus

• A software application

How many bits make up a byte?

• 4

• 8

• 16

• 32

What is the term for the maximum transmission capacity of a device?

• Latency

• Bandwidth

• Bitrate

• Frequency

What is the primary method for sending bits over long distances using light?

• Copper cables

• Fiber optic cables

• Radio waves

• Satellite signals

What happens when a fiber optic cable is cut, as mentioned in the prompt?

• The internet speed increases

• The internet becomes more secure

• Internet connectivity is interrupted

• The internet becomes wireless