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Worksheets1.3 The Internet
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the role of a web server?
To provide access to website data
To control which devices on a network are able to access the Internet
To request a specific web page from a web host and display the results
To allow the user to create their own web pages
Which of these statements is true?
A client-server network has a central computer that provides services to the rest of the network
A client-server network is cheap and easy to set up
A client-server network cannot be used to share files
Each computer on a client-server network is maintained separately
Which of these is NOT an advantage of a network?
Shared files and resources
Less vulnerable to hackers
Data can be shared across a range of users
Certain areas of a network can be restricted, based on user access
Which of these is a benefit of cloud computing?
It is always cheaper to use cloud computing
They do not need to worry about the Data Protection Act
Data can be accessed anywhere as long as they have an internet connection
Data will always be more secure in a cloud computing system
What is a drawback of using cloud computing?
There can be privacy and security issues
More hardware needs to be added to a company network to store data
Only a small amount of data can be stored
Only a small amount of software can be stored
What is cloud computing?
Storing large amounts of data on a single computer
Using the internet to store and access data and software remotely
Storing hard copies of data as a backup
Using the internet to communicate with other users
What is meant by web hosting?
A service that allows individuals and organisations to make their website available on the world wide web
A service that creates websites for companies
A service that transmits data in a network
A service that translates URLs into IP addresse
Which of these is a correct definition of DNS?
An internet service that is used to detect errors
An internet service that stores data in large quantities for different companies
An internet service that provides a messaging service for users to communicate
An internet service that translates URLs into IP addresses
What is a role of a web client?
To provide access to website data
To control which devices on a network are able to access the Internet
To request a specific web page from a web host and display the results
To allow the user to create their own web pages
Which of these is not a Protocol?
DNS
FTP
POP
IMAP
