Internet Flashcards
(25 cards)
What does the internet primarily consist of?
A global network of interconnected computers.
True or False: The internet is a single large computer.
False
What is the purpose of an IP address?
To identify a device on the internet.
Fill in the blank: The protocol used for transmitting web pages is called _____.
HTTP
What does HTML stand for?
HyperText Markup Language.
Which device connects a computer to the internet?
A router.
What is a example of a search engine?
Google, safari etc.
What is a web browser?
A software application used to access and view websites.
True or False: The internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing.
False
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator.
Fill in the blank: _____ is a system for finding the IP address of a website.
DNS (Domain Name System)
What is bandwidth?
The maximum rate of data transfer across a network.
What does a firewall do?
It protects a network from unauthorized access.
True or False: All data on the internet is secure.
False
What is a packet?
A small unit of data transmitted over a network.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the main body of the internet.
Internet Backbone
What does SSL stand for?
Secure Sockets Layer.
What is the purpose of a VPN?
To create a secure connection over the internet.
What is the role of a web server?
To store and serve web pages to users.
True or False: You need a physical connection to access the internet.
False
Fill in the blank: _____ allows users to communicate in real-time over the internet.
Chat applications
What is net neutrality?
The principle that internet service providers should treat all data equally.
What does the term ‘cloud computing’ refer to?
Storing and accessing data and programs over the internet instead of on a local computer.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of malware?
Virus.
