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Networking — Beginner

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Today's quiz questions

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  1. 1.What is an ISP?

    • •Internet Speed Provider — a service that increases connection speed
    • •Internet Service Provider — a company that provides internet access to customers
    • •Internet Security Protocol — a method for securing connections
    • •Internal System Processor — a chip in your router

  2. 2.What is a VPN?

    • •A Virtual Private Network for encrypted internet traffic
    • •A Virtual Phone Network for making internet calls
    • •A Very Private Network only available to government agencies
    • •A type of antivirus software

  3. 3.What is the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web?

    • •The internet is wireless; the Web uses cables
    • •The internet is a global network of computers; the Web is a service that runs on the internet using HTTP
    • •They are the same thing
    • •The internet is older; the Web replaced it

  4. 4.What is fiber optic internet?

    • •Internet delivered through traditional copper telephone lines
    • •Internet delivered through cables containing thin glass or plastic fibers that transmit data as light pulses
    • •A wireless internet technology for rural areas
    • •Internet delivered through satellite signals

  5. 5.What is Ethernet?

    • •A wireless technology similar to Wi-Fi
    • •A programming language for network devices
    • •A type of internet service provider
    • •A wired technology for connecting devices on a LAN

  6. 6.What is cloud computing?

    • •A wireless network that covers an entire city
    • •Computing services delivered over the internet
    • •Using satellites for internet transmission
    • •Storing data on your personal computer

  7. 7.What does it mean when a website has a padlock icon in the browser?

    • •The website is completely safe and has no malware
    • •The website is blocked by your firewall
    • •You need a password to access the website
    • •The connection is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS, protecting data in transit

  8. 8.What is an IP address?

    • •A type of internet cable
    • •A unique numerical identifier assigned to each device on a network
    • •A password used to access the internet
    • •The name of a website

  9. 9.What is cloud computing?

    • •A method for storing data in the sky using satellites
    • •A type of computer that floats in the atmosphere
    • •A weather prediction technology using computers
    • •Delivering computing services like storage, servers, and software over the internet

  10. 10.What is a firewall?

    • •An antivirus program that scans for malware
    • •A security system that filters network traffic
    • •A physical wall that protects servers from fire
    • •A device that speeds up internet connections