Networking and Internet Concepts Flashcard

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What is the primary function of a 4G mobile hotspot?

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To connect a wireless local area network to a wireless phone network at broadband speeds.

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What does ARPANET stand for?

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Advanced Research Projects Agency Network

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What is the role of a domain name server?

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To resolve domain names into IP addresses

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What is the purpose of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?

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To transfer files between computers without corruption

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What does the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) do?

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Allocates IP addresses

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What is a modem used for?

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To enable computers to communicate over telephone lines

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What is the function of a router?

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To route packets between networks based on network-layer addresses

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What is the role of a network interface card (NIC)?

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To enable a computer to connect to a network

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What is a wide area network (WAN)?

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A group of computers connected over an expansive geographic area.

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What is the purpose of the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)?

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To transfer email messages from one computer to another