The Internet: IP Addresses and DNS (Code.org video)

Who were the inventors of the internetworking protocol?

• Tim Berners-Lee and Marc Andreessen

• Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn

• Larry Page and Sergey Brin

• Bill Gates and Steve Jobs

What is the primary function of the internet protocol (IP)?

• To encrypt data for secure transmission

• To assign unique addresses to devices on the internet

• To manage domain name registrations

• To provide high-speed internet access

What does an IP address resemble in the physical world?

• A telephone number

• A social security number

• A mailing address

• A credit card number

What is the main purpose of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

• To translate domain names into IP addresses

• To store website data

• To provide internet security

• To manage email servers

What is the length of a traditional IPv4 address?

• 16 bits

• 32 bits

• 64 bits

• 128 bits

What is the main reason for transitioning to IPv6?

• To provide more unique addresses

• To simplify network management

• To enhance security

• To increase internet speed

What is a protocol in the context of the internet?

• A type of software

• A programming language

• A set of rules and standards for communication

• A hardware device

What is the main vulnerability of the DNS system?

• It is not scalable

• It can be easily hacked

• It is too slow

• It is susceptible to DNS spoofing

What does DNS spoofing involve?

• Increasing internet speed

• Blocking access to certain websites

• Changing the IP address of a domain name

• Encrypting DNS queries

What is the main advantage of the internet's design philosophy?

• It reduces the cost of internet access

• It provides maximum security

• It enables the internet to adapt to new technologies

• It allows for high-speed connections