The Internet

What is the significance of HTTP?

• HTTP is a protocol for transferring files over FTP.

• HTTP is the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web, defining how messages are formatted and transmitted.

• HTTP is a programming language used for web development.

• HTTP is a type of database management system.

What role do modems play in Internet connectivity?

• Modems convert digital data from a computer into analog for transmission over telephone lines and vice versa, enabling Internet access.

• Modems increase the speed of the Internet connection by amplifying the signal.

• Modems are used to store data temporarily while browsing the Internet.

• Modems provide wireless connectivity to devices without the need for cables.

What is an IP address?

• A unique string of numbers separated by periods (IPv4) or colons (IPv6) that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.

• A type of hardware used to connect computers to the internet.

• A software application that manages network connections.

• A protocol used for secure data transmission over the internet.

What is a web browser?

• A software application used to access and view websites on the Internet, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari.

• A type of hardware used to connect to the Internet.

• A programming language used for web development.

• A service that provides internet connectivity.

What is packet switching?

• A method of data transmission where data is sent in a continuous stream.

• A method of data transmission where data is broken into packets that are sent independently over the network and reassembled at the destination.

• A technique used for error detection in data transmission.

• A protocol for establishing a connection between two devices.

What was the first message sent over the Internet?

• 'HELLO'

• 'LOGIN'

• 'WELCOME'

• 'START'

Who is Tim Berners-Lee?

• A British computer scientist known for inventing the World Wide Web

• A famous musician from the 1980s

• A renowned physicist who worked on particle physics

• A leading figure in artificial intelligence research

What is cybersecurity?

• A practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

• A method of enhancing physical security in organizations.

• A strategy for increasing internet speed and performance.

• A way to monitor employee activities online.

What was ARPANET?

• A social media platform developed in the 1990s.

• The first operational packet-switching network and the predecessor of the modern Internet, developed in the late 1960s.

• A type of computer virus that spread in the 1980s.

• A government project to create a global satellite network.

What is a firewall?

• A device that physically blocks unauthorized access to a network.

• A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

• A software application that encrypts data for secure transmission.

• A tool used for optimizing network speed and performance.