Test: Internet, WWW, and Email

You use your computer to chat with a friend who lives in another country. Which network lets you transfer the messages between your computer and your friend's computer?

• Intranet

• Internet

• LAN

• Ehternet

You visit your friend's house and find her searching for books on the Internet. Which of the following describes the status of your friend's computer?

• online

• offline

• stand by

• logged off

At home, your grandfather watches you working on your computer. He recently heard about the Internet and wants to know what it is. How will you define the Internet to him?

• a program installed on a computer

• an electronic device for printing documents

• a worldwide collection of computer networks

• a power backup source

Your friend runs the local grocery store. He wants to provide online services for his customers and, therefore, need to set up an Internet connection. Which of the following two components does he need to set up the connection?

• personal computer and modem

• personal computer and printer

• personal computer webcam

• personal computer and floppy disc drive

Your neighbor has moved to another country. He informs you about his new job. You want to congratulate him by sending an email message. Which of the following devices must you use to connect to the internet?

• printer

• scanner

• modem

• sound card

You own a small bookstore. Because of the popularity of the Internet, you decide to provide online services for your customers. Where will you go to get an Internet connection for your computer?

• software development company

• hardware company

• Internet cafe

• Internet Service Provider

You purchase a computer so that you can work from home. You request an Internet connection from and Internet Service Provider (ISP). Which of the following physical devices will the ISP use to connect you to the Internet?

• cables

• speakers

• scanners

• floppy disks

Alan wants an Internet connection for his new laptop. he does not want to connect to the Internet through cables. Which of the following components will Alan use to connect his computer to the Internet?

• Floppy drive

• Modem

• WiFi card

• Display card

Wide World Importers has clients in various countries. it requires its employees to work in shifts and communicate with each other through the Internet. Therefore, it needs an Internet connection that is fast and always available. What type of Internet does World Wide Imposters use?

• Dial-up

• Dedicated

• Digital

• Modem

You go to your friend's house to play an online game. You hear modem tones when your friend's computer sends a request to the ISP to establish the Internet connection. What type of Internet connection does your friend use?

• Dial-up

• Broadband

• WiFi

• Dedicated