Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Internet

What is the Internet?

• A satellite communication system

• A standalone computer

• A local network

• A global wide area network

What connects computer systems across the world?

• Bluetooth technology

• Satellite signals

• High-bandwidth data lines

• Analog telephone lines

What is the role of an Internet service provider (ISP)?

• Creates webpages

• Acts as the middleman between you and the Internet

• Develops software updates

• Provides free Internet access

Which type of connection is NOT commonly used for broadband Internet access?

• Fiber

• Satellite

• DSL

• Cable

What is the most common method of sending and receiving messages online?

• Email

• Online gaming

• Web browsing

• Social media

What type of games allow people to play with and against each other over the Internet?

• PC gaming

• Console gaming

• Mobile gaming

• Online gaming

What type of devices make it possible for people to be connected to the Internet at all times?

• Mobile devices

• Laptops

• Smart TVs

• Desktop computers

What has turned common appliances and home systems into 'smart' devices that can be monitored and controlled over the Internet?

• Virtual Reality

• Blockchain technology

• Artificial Intelligence

• Internet of Things

What is the collection of billions of webpages that you can view with a web browser?

• Web

• Email

• Social media

• Online gaming

What type of updates can typically be downloaded from the Internet?

• Hardware updates

• Firmware updates

• Driver updates

• Operating system and application updates