Network Basics
A group of two or more devices connected to share data.
What is a network?
The cable that plugs your computer into a router or modem for a stable connection.
What is an Ethernet cable?
The type of connection that uses cell towers to transmit data.
What is cellular?
A crucial piece of system software that runs hardware and software together.
What is the operating system (OS)?
Which does antivirus software try to keep from getting into your system?
What is malware?
The world’s largest global network, connecting millions of smaller ones.
What is the Internet?
he “gatekeeper” device that brings the Internet from your ISP into your home.
What is a modem?
This wired Internet option uses phone lines and works well in remote areas.
What is DSL?
The software that scans for and removes harmful malware.
What is antivirus software?
What does DSL stand for?
What is Digital Subscriber Line?
This type of network is private, often within a company, unlike the public Internet.
What is an intranet?
The device that spreads Internet to multiple devices and controls data traffic.
What is a router?
This wired Internet option uses TV cables and is faster than DSL.
What is cable Internet?
The software that checks network traffic and blocks unsafe connections.
What is a firewall?
Which term describes a language used to create web pages?
What is HTML?
This symbol on your screen often shows whether you’re online or offline.
What is the network icon?
The part that lets your computer talk to the router, either wired or wireless.
What is a network adapter?
The biggest disadvantage of Wi-Fi is that signals can be intercepted, leading to this.
What is a security risk (hacking)?
This essential program lets you access and interact with websites.
What is a browser?
Which term describes a hierarchical directory that maps the location of resources on the Internet?
What is a domain name system?
This system maps the location of resources on the Internet, like a digital phonebook.
What is the Domain Name System (DNS)?
This type of Internet technology converts digital signals to analog and back again.
What is a modem (modulator-demodulator)?
These three main methods connect you to a network.
What are cellular, wired, and wireless (Wi-Fi)?
Together, the OS, antivirus, and ____________ keep your device safe and connected.
What is firewall?
Which term refers to all the hardware and software working together to connect a device to the Internet?
What is network infrastructure ?