Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - ISP

What does ISP stand for?

• Internet Speed Provider

• Internet Security Protocol

• Internet Signal Processor

• Internet Service Provider

How did early ISPs provide Internet access?

• Satellite connections

• Bluetooth technology

• Dial-up modems

• Fiber optic cables

What type of connection did dial-up modems use?

• Regular phone lines

• Fiber optic cables

• Coaxial cables

• Wireless signals

Which companies provide cable Internet connections?

• AT&T and Verizon

• Google and Amazon

• Comcast and Cox

• Sprint and T-Mobile

What is needed to connect to an ISP?

• Smartphone and Wi-Fi

• Modem and active account

• Ethernet cable and router

• Satellite dish and receiver

What does the ISP assign to the modem once connected?

• MAC address

• IP address

• DNS server

• Gateway address

What device can be used to connect multiple devices to the Internet?

• Router

• Hub

• Switch

• Modem

Why do ISPs require high bandwidth connections to the Internet?

• Limited resources

• Low number of users

• Small data packets

• Large amount of traffic

How can ISPs offer faster speeds to customers?

• Decrease network coverage

• Limit the number of users

• Reduce bandwidth

• Add more bandwidth to backbone connection

What is the main function of ISPs on the Internet?

• Act as clients

• Act as servers

• Act as hubs

• Act as switches