L2 ICT U1 Internet Infrastructure Quiz

What is the Internet often confused with?

• Intranet

• Ethernet

• World Wide Web

• Local Area Network

What are the two types of hardware devices that make up the core of the internet's physical infrastructure?

• Modems and Routers

• Clients and Servers

• Cables and Connectors

• Switches and Hubs

What can be considered a client in the context of the internet infrastructure?

• A computer program that manages access to resources over a network

• A device used to access network services like a mobile phone or PC

• A network access point

• A data center that hosts websites

What is the role of a server in the internet infrastructure?

• To provide a connection to the internet

• To manage access to resources or services over a network

• To act as a client accessing data

• To serve as a physical connection point for cables

What is the role of routers in a network?

• To provide monthly internet access for a fee

• To connect two or more networks and direct data along the correct route

• To connect home and business customers to the internet

• To store files and manage print jobs

What is the "Internet Backbone"?

• A device that connects different networks within the internet

• A group of computers sharing resources

• The main network lines that connect several smaller networks, consisting of superfast network lines run by large companies

• A software that ensures data security on the internet

What is the purpose of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

• To provide hardware for setting up a home network

• To run superfast network lines that make up the Internet Backbone

• To provide access to the internet, usually for a monthly fee

• To manage the data sent across the internet

What command can you use to display the route a request takes to reach a destination on the internet?

• ping www.google.com

• netstat -r

• tracert www.google.com

• traceroute www.google.com

What additional service is commonly provided by ISPs that allows you to set up your own website on the internet?

• Email

• Web Hosting Space

• Online Support

• Network Access Points

What does PoP stand for in the context of internet infrastructure?

• Points of Presence

• Points of Performance

• Points of Processing

• Points of Provision