Cloud Computing (Unit 1)

What does ISP stand for?

• • Internet Support Program

• • Internal System Protocol

• • Internet Service Provider

• • International Software Platform

Which of the following is NOT a type of ISP?

• • Tier 1 ISP

• • Tier 2 ISP

• • Tier 3 ISP

• • Tier 4 ISP

Which technology is NOT used by ISPs for internet access?

• • Dial-up

• • Satellite

• • Fiber Optic

• • Ethernet Cable

What is a primary function of ISPs?

• • Creating new protocols

• • Providing internet access

• • Manufacturing routers

• Configuring hardware

Which of the following describes Tier 1 ISPs?

• • They rely on Tier 2 ISPs for connectivity.

• • They have settlement-free peering access.

• • They purchase bandwidth from Tier 3 ISPs.

• They primarily operate locally.

What is a key service offered by ISPs for businesses?

• • Operating system support

• • Database creation

• • Domain name registration

• • Server maintenance

Which of the following ISPs are the smallest?

• • Tier 1

• • Tier 2

• • Tier 3

• • Cloud-based ISPs

What does packet switching do?

• • Creates a dedicated path for communication

• • Divides data into smaller packets

• • Uses circuit paths for data transmission

• • Transfers complete messages one hop at a time

What is a characteristic of datagram packet switching?

• • Requires a pre-established route

• • Routes packets independently

• • Ensures packets are delivered in order

• • Uses fixed-size cells

What is the main advantage of virtual circuit packet switching?

• • Reliability and packet order

• • Flexibility in routing

• • Low bandwidth usage

• • Independent packet handling