The Internet - AP CSP Unit 4

What is the primary purpose of the internet?

• To make information and knowledge open and accessible to all
• To sell products online
• To connect only developed countries
• To limit communication between individuals

How did the percentage of the global population with internet access change from 2005 to 2014?

• It increased from 16% to 40%
• It decreased significantly
• It remained the same
• It increased from 40% to 78%

What is a protocol in the context of the internet?

• A set of rules that standardizes communication between machines
• A type of internet browser
• A security measure for online transactions
• A kind of internet service provider

Which of the following is NOT a new way the internet has impacted communication?

• Postal mail
• Email
• Video calls
• Social media

What role does crowdfunding play in the online economy?

• It allows individuals to fund projects collectively
• It only helps large corporations
• It is a way to hide financial transactions
• It is a method for banks to lend money

What is the primary purpose of a router in a network?

• To forward messages between devices
• To connect every device directly to each other
• To store data temporarily
• To provide power to devices

Which of the following is NOT a method used to send information across the internet?

• Sound
• Electricity
• Radio
• Light

What is bandwidth?

• The capacity of data transfer in a system
• The distance a signal can travel
• The time it takes for a signal to reach its destination
• The type of connection used

What is the main advantage of using fiber optic cables?

• They can travel very long distances
• They are cheap and easy to install
• They are used in home networks
• They require low maintenance

What does latency refer to in a network?

• The time it takes for a single bit to travel
• The number of devices connected
• The speed of data transfer
• The type of data being transmitted