AP CSP Unit 4 Content Review

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 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

What is a benefit of having multiple paths in a network?

• It improves fault tolerance and scalability.
• It complicates the system.
• It makes the system less reliable.
• It reduces the number of routers needed.

What is the purpose of an Internet Protocol (IP) address?

• To uniquely identify a device on the internet
• To identify the location of a device in the real world
• To associate a domain name with a website
• To increase internet speed

Which protocol is responsible for breaking down data into packets?

• IP
• DNS
• TCP
• HTTP

What does TCP stand for?

• Transmission Control Protocol
• Transfer Connection Protocol
• Transmission Connection Protocol
• Total Control Protocol

What is the purpose of an IP address in internet communication?

• To assign a unique address to each computer
• To identify websites
• To provide security for data transmission
• To enhance internet speed

What is sequential computing?

• Completing one task at a time in order
• Completing multiple tasks at once
• Using multiple computers for processing
• None of the above

What is the main advantage of parallel computing?

• It completes tasks faster
• It is easier to find bugs
• It requires less memory
• It is less expensive