Question 1

IPv6 provides for 64-bit IP addresses.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Google Apps is an example of cloud computing.

Accepted Answer

Google Apps is a cloud-based suite of productivity tools that enables individuals and organizations to access and collaborate on files from anywhere with an internet connection.

Question 3

Streaming media reduces the effects of latency.

Accepted Answer

Streaming media does not reduce latency; it can actually be affected by latency, which can cause buffering or delays in playback.

Question 4

The major hubs in the United States where the Internet backbone intersects with regional and local networks are now commonly referred to as Internet Exchange Points (IXPs).

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) are the major hubs where the Internet backbone intersects with regional and local networks.

Question 5

The process of slicing digital messages into parcels, sending them along different communication paths as they become available, and reassembling them at the destination point is called:
A) routing.
B) the Transmission Control Protocol.
C) packet switching.
D) the File Transfer Protocol.

Accepted Answer

The process described in the question is the definition of packet switching. Routing (A) is a related concept that involves deciding which path to send packets through. The Transmission Control Protocol (B) is a protocol used for reliably exchanging data across a network. The File Transfer Protocol (D) is a protocol used for transferring files between computers on a network, but it is not directly related to the process of packet switching.

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the basic technological foundations of the Internet?
A) client/server computing
B) Tracert
C) TCP/IP communications protocol
D) packet-switching hardware

Accepted Answer

Tracert is not a basic technological foundation of the Internet. It is a diagnostic tool used to trace the path of data packets across a network. The other three choices, client/server computing, TCP/IP communications protocol, and packet-switching hardware, are all basic technological foundations of the Internet.

Question 7

One of Internet2's projects is a nationwide 100 gigabit-per-second network.

Accepted Answer

Internet2 is currently working on building and expanding a nationwide 100 gigabit-per-second network to support academic and research purposes.

Question 8

Packet switching requires a dedicated circuit.

Accepted Answer

Packet switching does not require a dedicated circuit. Rather, packets of data are sent through the network independently and can follow different paths to reach their destination.

Question 9

During which period of time did the Institutionalization phase of Internet development take place?
A) 1950-1960
B) 1961-1974
C) 1975-1995
D) 1995-through the present

Accepted Answer

The Institutionalization phase of Internet development took place from 1975-1995, during which the Internet was adopted by universities, research institutions, and government agencies, leading to the development of protocols, standards, and infrastructure that formed the basis of the modern Internet.

Question 10

FTP is a protocol used to transfer files to and from a server.

Accepted Answer

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a protocol used to transfer files to and from a server, making the statement true.

Question 11

T1 and T3 refer to international telephone standards for digital communication.

Accepted Answer

T1 and T3 are indeed standards for digital communication used for telephone lines. T1 is used for transmitting voice and data over a copper wire and has a data rate of 1.544 Mbps, while T3 is used for high-speed applications such as internet backbones and has a data rate of 44.736 Mbps.

Question 12

Which of the following occurred during the Commercialization phase of Internet development?
A) The fundamental building blocks of the Internet were realized in actual hardware and software.
B) Large mainframes on different college campuses were linked.
C) The Domain Name System was introduced.
D) NSF privatized the operation of the Internet's backbone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following occurred during the...

Question 13

WLAN-based Internet access derives from the same technological foundations as telephone-based wireless Internet access.

Accepted Answer

WLAN-based Internet access (Wi-Fi) uses radio frequency technology for connectivity over short distances, typically within a building or a small outdoor area, whereas telephone-based wireless Internet access (such as 3G, 4G/LTE) relies on cellular networks that cover much larger areas and are designed for mobile communication.

Question 14

Internet access providers typically provide faster download speeds than upload speeds to consumers.

Accepted Answer

This is generally true for most internet service providers, as the demand for downloading content (such as streaming movies or music) is typically higher than uploading content (such as posting pictures or videos online). However, some providers may offer symmetrical upload and download speeds or prioritize upload speeds for specific packages.

Question 15

RSS is an XML format that allows users to have digital content automatically sent to their computers over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is indeed an XML-based format that allows users to subscribe to websites and receive updates and new content automatically without having to manually visit the website.

Question 16

Transmission Control Protocol is the protocol that provides the Internet addressing scheme.

Accepted Answer

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a protocol that provides reliable communication over the Internet, but it does not provide the Internet addressing scheme. Internet Protocol (IP) is responsible for addressing and routing data packets on the Internet. TCP and IP work together to provide end-to-end communication over the Internet, and the combination of these two protocols is often referred to as TCP/IP.

Question 17

During which phase of the development of the Internet was Ethernet invented?
A) Commercialization phase
B) Institutional phase
C) Innovation phase
D) Consolidation phase

Accepted Answer

Ethernet was invented during the innovation phase of the development of the Internet, which took place from 1969-1979. This phase was characterized by the development of the foundational technologies and protocols that would later become the basis of the modern Internet, including the creation of the first host-to-host protocol (TCP) and the creation of Ethernet as a local area network technology.

Question 18

HTML is the Internet protocol used to transfer Web pages.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

XML is used to format the structure and style of a Web page.

Accepted Answer

While XML is used in web development to structure data and information, it does not directly format the visual style of a web page. Formatting is typically done with languages like HTML and CSS.

Question 20

Tablet computers rely on the Internet cloud for processing and storage.

Accepted Answer

Tablet computers often have limited storage and processing power, relying on the Internet cloud for additional storage and processing capabilities.

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