WorksheetsReview 3- Internet Quiz
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 33mins
What is the Internet primarily defined as?
A collection of websites
A global network of interconnected computers
A software application
A type of computer
What is the main difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
There is no difference
The Internet is the physical network, while the Web is a collection of digital pages
The Web is faster than the Internet
The Internet is wireless, while the Web uses cables
What is the approximate size of most underwater internet cables?
As thick as a tree trunk
As wide as a car tire
About the size of a garden hose
As thin as a strand of hair
How does the Internet handle damage to underwater cables?
The Internet shuts down completely
Only local networks continue to function
Data is rerouted through other cables
Satellite connections take over
Do all computers connected to internet able to communicate with each other in the internet world?
Yes
No
Even wireless internet relies on physical internet cables to access the global network.
True
False
Where are websites stored?
Servers
ISP
DNS
Fiber Optics
What cable type is used inside the ocean to transfer internet?
Fiber Optics
ISP
DNS
Coaxial cable
Which internet access technology typically offers the fastest speeds?
DSL
Broadband cable
Fiber optic
Dial-up
What is a potential drawback of broadband cable internet during peak usage hours?
Increased cost
Slower speeds due to shared bandwidth with neighbors
Disconnection from the network
Interference with cable TV signals
Which internet access technology uses light to transmit data?
Broadband cable
DSL
Fiber optic
Satellite
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
Wide Area Network
Personal Area Network
Metropolitan Area Network
Which network connects devices within a single building or a group of nearby buildings? Examples can be multiple buildings of a school or universities.
CAN (Campus Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
LAN (Local Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
Which network is typically used in data centers to connect storage devices to servers?
LAN (Local Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
SAN (Storage Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
What does WLAN stand for?
Wireless Local Area Network
Wired Local Area Network
Wide Area Local Network
Wireless Wide Area Network
What technology is often used in WANs to transmit data over long distances?
Ethernet
Fiber optics
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
What is the term for wireless internet used in small offices and homes?
PAN (Personal Area Network)
LAN (Local Area Network)
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)
CAN (Campus Area Network)
Connecting your smartwatch, headphones, and phone to your computer using WiFi/Bluetooth is an example of what type of network?
PAN (Personal Area Network)
LAN (Local Area Network)
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)
CAN (Campus Area Network)
In star topology, what happens if the central hub or switch fails?
The entire network fails.
Only the affected device loses connectivity.
The network continues to function normally.
Data transfer speeds increase.
In a bus topology, what happens if the main cable is damaged or severed at any point?
The entire network becomes inoperable.
Only the devices beyond the break are affected.
The network continues to function at reduced speed.
Which topology connects devices in a circular or ring-like fashion?
Star
Bus
Ring
Mesh
What is a characteristic of a mesh topology?
It is the simplest and most cost-effective topology.
Each device is directly connected to every other device.
It requires a central hub or switch.
It is highly susceptible to network failures.
Label the network topologies from left to right:
Bus, Tree, Ring, Star, Mesh
Bus, Tree, Mesh, Ring, Star
Bus, Tree, Mesh, Star, Ring
Tree, Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh
What cable type is used to transfer internet data globally?
Fiber optic cables
Coaxial cables
Twisted pair cables
Ethernet cables
What technology do Fiber Optic Cables use?
Electrical signals
Radio waves
Does each device connected to the internet have an IP address?
Yes
No
What does IP stand for in IP address?
Internet Protocol
Important Password
International Post
Internet Provider
What does a switch do in a network?
Broadcasts data to all devices
Directs data efficiently to the intended device
Floods the network with data
Causes network congestion intentionally
What is a router's function in a network?
Broadcasts data to all connected devices
Acts as a digital guardian
Manages the flow of data between devices and networks
Provides direct access to installed software
How do internet hosts "see" each other on a network?
Through MAC addresses
Through routers
Through IP addresses
Through switches
What is the main purpose of a computer network?
Isolating devices from each other
Connecting multiple devices for communication and resource sharing
Creating individual digital spaces for devices
Limiting data exchange between devices
What device helps protect a network from external threats and unauthorized access?
Router
Hub
Switch
Firewall
In a client-server connection, what is the role of the server?
Provide services
Request services or resources
Connect multiple clients together
Manage the network infrastructure
In a client-server connection, what is the role of the client?
Provide services
Request services or resources
Connect multiple clients together
Manage the network infrastructure
What is a firewall?
Computer hardware or software used by homeowners with computers
A device that protects you from a fire
A vast global network that is made up of many smaller interconnected networks is known as:
Responses
the internet
web browsers
html
