Internet Reliability
Building Networks
Protocols
Routers
Internet vs WWW
(Bonus Category)
100

What term describes a system that can continue to operate even if a component fails?

fault tolerant

100

A machine that can run a program, including computers, tablets, servers, routers, and smart sensors

computing device

100

What is a set of rules that govern data communication called?

protocol

100

What device forwards data packets between computer networks?

router

100

What does WWW stand for?

World Wide Web

200

The internet is considered ______________ because there are several alternate paths if one connection fails.

redundant

200

What do we call the direct path between two nodes or computing devices in a network?

connections

200

What does IP stand for in networking?

Internet Protocol

200

True or False: Data usually only passes through one router when being transmitted.

FALSE

200

The internet is a global network of interconnected devices. What is the WWW?

A collection of information accessed via the internet?

300

A measure of the maximum rate at which data can be transferred over a network is known as what?

bandwidth

300

In networking, what term refers to the ability to easily expand a system's capacity?

scalable

300

Name the protocol where speed is prioritized; it often used to stream video over the internet?

UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

300

True or False: Routers are computing devices?

TRUE

300

If the internet is like the interconnected highways we drive on then the web is like the what?

Attractions or places you can visit because internet is the infrastructure, while the WWW is a service using that infrastructure

400

Multiple _________  and ___________ exist in a network to ensure data delivery.

pathways and connections

400

A group of computing devices and programs working together for a common purpose

computing system

400

What is the purpose of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)?

To ensure reliable and accurate transmission of data packets

400

What is the process called that routers use to determine the best path for data?

routing

400

Name one service that operates over the internet but is not part of the World Wide Web.

email, IoT, p2p, printers/scanners, instant messaging like iMessage, WhatsApp, fTP, VoIP etc

500

Messages sent over the internet are divided into _____________ that may arrive at the destination in order, out-of-order, or not at all.

packets

500

LAN stands for what?

Local Area Network

500

What protocol is responsible for transferring web pages on the internet?

HTTP

500

What term refers to the unique numerical label assigned to each device on a network?

IP Address

500

What protocol is specifically used to access web pages?

HTTP

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