Midterm ITERA

What is the main purpose of the Internet?

• To connect global computer networks for communication and data exchange

• To store local files for offline use

• To control computer hardware operations

• To back up software applications only

Which U.S. agency developed ARPANET, the origin of the Internet?

• NASA

• Department of Energy

• Department of Defense

• National Telecommunications Commission

When was the Internet2 consortium founded?

• 1980

• 1996

• 2005

• 2010

What is the main goal of Internet2?

• To develop new entertainment websites

• To support research and advanced networking in education

• To sell internet domains

• To promote commercial advertisements online

Which statement correctly describes how data travels on the Internet?

• Data moves in a single uninterrupted stream

• Data is sent as individual packets that are reassembled at the destination

• Data must stay within one local network

• Data can only travel through telephone lines

What term describes a computer that stores and distributes data to clients?

• Router

• Modem

• Server

• Switch

Which of the following best defines a router?

• It prints documents from the network

• It connects and directs data between multiple networks

• It stores user accounts

• It translates domain names

What does DNS stand for?

• Digital Network Service

• Domain Name System

• Data Node Server

• Directory Naming Setup

What is the function of the print server?

• To store and organize emails

• To connect printers and manage printing requests from users

• To host websites

• To configure IP addresses

Which of the following best defines the Internet?

• A single large computer controlling other systems

• A worldwide network connecting millions of computers

• A company that provides email accounts

• A government-controlled database