Understanding the Internet

What is the Internet?

• A global network of computers linked together to share information.

• A type of social media platform.

• A local network of computers.

• A software application.

What was the origin of the Internet?

• ARPANET in the late 1960s.

• The World Wide Web in 1989.

• A local area network.

• A government project in the 1980s.

How do devices connect to the Internet?

• Through modems, routers, and ISPs.

• Only through Wi-Fi.

• Using only Ethernet cables.

• By direct connection to satellites.

What is the role of IP addresses?

• To identify the location of a device or website.

• To encrypt data.

• To store user information.

• To connect to Wi-Fi.

What does the Domain Name System (DNS) do?

• Translates human-readable website names into IP addresses.

• Stores website data.

• Provides security for websites.

• Connects users to the Internet.

What are packets in data transfer?

• Small units of data.

• Large files.

• Types of software.

• Network devices.

What is the client-server model?

• A model where a client sends requests to a server.

• A model for peer-to-peer connections.

• A type of network security.

• A method for data storage.

What are common Internet protocols?

• HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, FTP, SMTP/POP/IMAP.

• Only HTTP.

• Only TCP/IP.

• Protocols for local networks.

What is the role of routers and ISPs?

• To direct data traffic and provide Internet access.

• To store data.

• To create websites.

• To manage user accounts.

How are web pages accessed?

• Through a series of requests and responses.

• By typing the website name only.

• By using only mobile devices.

• Through direct IP address entry.