All About The Internet

Xfinity, Charter, and Cox are all examples of which of these?

• Internet Service Providers

• Restaurants

• Computer Parts Manufacturers

• Microchip Producers

Answer explanation

Internet Service Providers do exactly what the name implies. They provide internet service to residences and businesses, for a fee.

Match the terms to their appropriate pictures.

• Router

• 
• Ethernet cable

• 
• Coaxial cable

• 
• Wall jack

• 
• Cable modem

• 

Answer explanation

These are all important components of a wired internet connection.

Which of these is the most common authentication pair used for accessing websites?

• Fingerprint scan and email address

• Username and facial recognition scan

• Username and password

• URL and the <ENTER> key

Answer explanation

Remember that an authentication pair verifies a user's identity. Websites normally don't use biometrics, such as facial recognition or fingerprint scans.

If a device loses its active internet connection, which of these is the BEST first step to take?

• Call the Internet Service Provider

• Restart or reboot the device

• Throw the device away because it's broken

• Reformat your hard drive

Answer explanation

In many cases, a simple restart of a device will reset the internet connection and restore it. This is why it's the first common fix to try if a connection drops.

Which of these is not a type of internet connection?

• Satellite

• Wi-Fi

• Wired

• Telekinesis

Answer explanation

Telekinesis is the ability to move objects by using your mind. It's not an internet connection, but it's a pretty cool superpower!

Google, Bing, and Yahoo! are examples of what kind of internet application?

• Web browsers

• Search engines

• Packet switchers

• Video games

Answer explanation

Yahoo! was the most popular search engine during the late 1990s, but has since fallen behind Google and Bing.

What kind of internet application is shown in the picture?

• Search engine

• Web browser

• Speed test

• BIOS checker

Answer explanation

Speed tests are a way to measure the speed of an internet connection to and from a device. These are good to use if you think your internet speeds are a bit slow.

Choose the answer that is NOT a web browser.

• Opera

• Outlook

• Chrome

• Firefox

• Safari

Answer explanation

Outlook is Microsoft's email client, or application. It's not a web browser.

In a web browser, what happens when you click on this icon?

• The web page closes.

• The web browser goes back to the last page visited.

• The web browser copies the current web address.

• The web browser refreshes the current web page.

Answer explanation

Refresh is good to use if the page loads slowly or "gets stuck".

Which of these translates website names into IP addresses?

• DNS (Domain Name System)

• IPT (IP Tracker)

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

Answer explanation

DNS makes our lives a lot easier. Can you imagine having to type 216.113.179.53 every time you wanted to check out eBay?