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7th -
8thgrade
IBA Chapter 3 Intro to Internet Technology
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn computer terminology, what is a network?A system that requests a service from another computer that is used to access files or documentsA computer that manages system resources and provides information to other computersA group of two or more computers connected so they can communicate, share resources and exchange information with one anotherA device that interacts with another device through a central server to which they are both connected
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the primary function of a network server?To act as a central repository of programs and data to which all users connected to the network have accessTo connect LANs together to form WANsTo connect network nodes together to form clientsTo request a service from another computer
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main purpose of a file server?To manage the flow of data between it and client nodesTo store shared dataTo manage access to the World Wide WebTo manage electronic mail
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a wide area network (WAN)?A node on a network that serves as a portal to other networksTwo or more local area networks (LANs) that span a wide geographic areaA group of computers connected within a confined geographic areaA set of protocols that enables clients and servers to communicate
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow are wide area networks (WANs) created?By distributing network equipment among two or more buildingsBy connecting LANs to one another via network clientsBy consolidating network equipment into one physical locationBy connecting LANs to one another via public carriers
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIn the client/server model:the client is responsible for storing and providing information.nodes interact with one another through a central client to which they are all connected.the server is responsible for storing and providing information.servers interact with one another through a central client to which they are all connected.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIn the client/server environment, what is the main function of client software?It defines the protocols that enable the client to communicate with the server.It enables users to communicate with and request information from the client.It manages network resources and provides information to the client.It enables users to communicate with and request information from the server.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a local area network (LAN)?A set of protocols that enables clients and servers to communicateA group of computers connected within a confined geographic areaA node on a network that serves as a portal to other networksTwo or more nodes that span a wide geographic area
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the term for a software application that enables users to access and view Web pages on the Internet?Web browserWeb siteWeb pageWeb link
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the term for a device that determines the best path for data to take across a network?BackboneRouterGatewayPacket
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Internet?A set of standardized protocols that enables LANs and WANs to communicateA network that serves as a portal to other networksA worldwide network of interconnected networksA U.S. Department of Defense agency that created the first global computer network
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when you click a hypertext link?Another location in the same Web page or another Web page appears.Another Web browser opens.All other open Web pages close.The current Web browser closes.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the term for a collection of related HTML documents located on a host computer on the Internet?Web browserWeb siteWeb pageWeb link
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy might a Web page appear differently in different browsers?Each browser utilizes network bandwidth differently.Each browser interprets HTML somewhat differently.Each browser uses different protocols to access the Web page.Each browser may interpret the Web page differently based on the page's W3C-compliance.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat enables dissimilar systems connected to the Internet to communicate with one another?The World Wide WebAn Internet Service Provider (ISP)Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET)
- 16. Multiple ChoiceDirect Internet connections:provide continuous access to the Internet through permanent network connections.use temporary network connections to provide interrupted Internet access.require activation for each usage period.require digital terminal adapters to transfer data over digital phone lines
- 17. Multiple Choice
What are fractional T and E lines?
Digital phone lines consisting of one or more individual T or E carrier channels, rather than the entire T or E carrier line
Digital phone lines consisting of shorter lengths of T or E carrier line than the standard lengths available for purchase
T or E carriers that support more bandwidth than standard T or E carriers
T or E carriers that are interchangeable anywhere in the world
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA LAN can be connected to the Internet by a router, provided that the LAN uses:wireless connections.an Internet Service Provider (ISP).T or E carriers appropriate for its geographic location.Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich device connects a wireless local area network to a wireless phone network at broadband speeds?Wireless access point (AP)T carrier4G mobile hotspotE carrier
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the term for a device that converts digital data from a computer into analog signals and back again?TCP/IPNodeModemRouter
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following wireless mode types uses a centralized access point known as a wireless access point (AP)?InfrastructureCable modemAd-hocLAN
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat are T carriers?Dedicated digital telephone lines used in North AmericaThe data channels in an ISDN lineDedicated digital telephone lines used in EuropeThe signaling channels in an ISDN line
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat are E carriers?The data channels in an ISDN lineDedicated digital telephone lines used in EuropeDedicated digital telephone lines used in North AmericaThe signaling channels in an ISDN line
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following connection types provides the fastest direct connection speed?Fiber-optic cableCable modemT3 lineT1 line
- 25. Multiple ChoiceIn an IP address such as 72.44.192.233, the last number in the address (on the far right) identifies:the largest network to which a computer is connected.the router to which a computer is connected.a specific computer.the gateway to which a computer is connected.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following protocols can connect an entire network to the Internet?Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich server type provides text output that users can access at their convenience and also allows multi-person input?Database serverNews serverWeb serverE-mail server
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Internet Protocol (IP)?The protocol by which data is turned into blocks of data known as packetsThe protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the InternetThe protocol by which digital data is turned into analog dataThe protocol by which analog data is turned into digital data
- 29. Multiple ChoiceEach segment of a dotted quad consists of a number between:0 and 255.0 and 63.0 and 127.0 and 511.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceHow many bits does the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) address format use?3264128256
- 31. Multiple ChoiceTo which type of server are you usually transferred when you download software programs and documents from Web sites?A File Transfer Protocol (FTP) serverA Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) serverA Post Office Protocol (POP) serverA Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat function does the Domain Name System (DNS) perform?It resolves IP addresses into easily recognizable text-based names.It makes up the IP address of an Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) address.It allows a computer to connect to the Internet over a phone line.It provides text output that users can access at their convenience and also allows multi-person input.
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS)?The right-side component of a domain name, which categorizes domains into groups by common type or geographyThe left-side component of a domain name, which categorizes domains into groups by server nameThe right-side component of a domain name, which categorizes domains into groups by server nameThe left-side component of a domain name, which categorizes domains into groups by common type or geography
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is used solely to resolve human-readable domain names into their computer-readable IP addresses?Virtual domain name serversShared domain name serversDomain name serversReverse domain name servers
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following top-level domains would generally refer to an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?netorgcomedu
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an accurate description of cloud computing?A computing paradigm that prevents users from accessing most Internet resources unless those resources are stored locallyHosted applications and services offered by a third party and run almost entirely from one or more servers that reside on the InternetHosted applications and services offered by a third party and run on that organization's local computerA computing paradigm in which Web browsers and numerous other applications are required on local computers
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the problem-solving model in which a task ordinarily performed by one person is outsourced to a large group or community in order to obtain and analyze large amounts of data?On-demand computingSoftware as a Service (SaaS)CrowdsourcingCloud computing
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a common advantage of cloud computing?ConnectivitySpeedUnlimited accessCost reduction
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