Understanding How the Internet Works

What is the main device that connects your computer to the internet?

• Television

• Router

• Refrigerator

• Microwave

Which of the following is a common way data is sent over the internet?

• By car

• Through sound waves

• In packets

• By mail

What is the name of the global network that connects millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks?

• Intranet

• Internet

• Extranet

• Local Area Network

Which device helps your computer to connect to the internet wirelessly?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Wireless Adapter

• Printer

What is the term for the unique address that identifies a device on the internet?

• Home address

• Email address

• IP address

• Street address

What is the role of a modem in internet connectivity?

• It prints documents

• It converts digital data to analog signals and vice versa

• It stores files

• It plays music

Which of the following is NOT a component of the internet?

• Web browser

• Router

• Cloud

• Bicycle

How does data travel from one computer to another over the internet?

• In a straight line

• Through a series of connected networks

• By jumping over obstacles

• By flying through the air

What is the function of a server on the internet?

• To serve food

• To store and manage data

• To clean the house

• To drive a car

Which of the following is a protocol used for transferring data over the internet?

• HTTP

• GPS

• DVD

• USB