Networking and Internet Concepts Quiz

What is a WAN?

• A network covering a large geographical area

• A network that does not require telecoms companies

• A network covering a small geographical area

• A network used only for local communications

What is the Internet?

• The biggest WAN in the world

• A single computer connected to a network

• A small network of computers

• A local area network

Is the Internet and the World Wide Web the same?

• No, the Internet is a collection of connected computers, while the WWW is an application of the Internet

• Yes, they are exactly the same

• No, the WWW is a network of networks, while the Internet is just one application

• Yes, both terms refer to the same concept

What is web hosting?

• A method to create a local network

• A way to disconnect from the Internet

• A service to connect to the Internet

• A service to store and serve websites on servers

What does DNS stand for?

• Digital Network Service

• Domain Name System

• Domain Network Service

• Data Network System

What is an IP Address?

• A unique number given to every computer on the Internet

• A number that changes every second

• A shared number for all computers on the Internet

• A number used only for local networks

What is a URL?

• Unique Resource Locator

• Uniform Resource Link

• Universal Resource Link

• Uniform Resource Locator

What is 'The Cloud'?

• A software application for data processing

• A type of local network

• A network of servers offering services over the Internet

• A physical storage device

What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

• A network that does not require encryption

• A local network for private use

• A software-based network that provides secure communication over a WAN

• A network that uses hardware to create private connections

Why might a company use cloud computing services like Office 365?

• To increase the cost of software

• To ensure software is always outdated

• To allow collaboration and reduce costs

• To store data only on local machines