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- 1What is the correct term for the new internet addressing protocol which uses 128 bits?IPv6
- 2________________ are private, secure networks within larger WANs such as the internet.DNS servers
- 3Which protocol would you use to transfer files?POP3
- 4What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC)?Built into a pc usually on the motherboard. It allows you to plug an ethernet cable into the computer and helps create a wired network. Every NIC has a unique MAC address so that data on a network can be sent to the correct computer.
- 5What is an advantage of a LAN?You can save money by sharing peripherals like printers
- 6Which of the following is a web browser?Internet
MS Office
Google
Firefox :) - 7The application layer consists of ...Protocols that applications use to exchange data, and provides them access to other layers
- 8Explain what is meant by a 'protocol'Rules so that computers on all networks can communicate with each other when requesting and providing data and services.
- 9An ISP provides access to the __________ infrastructure for the usersInternet
- 10The transport layer consists of ...Protocols (incl. TCP) providing communication services for applications
- 11The network interface layer consists of ...Protocols to place and receive packets on and from network (any) and handles physical hardware address (MAC)
- 12To connect to the internet a user needs a network adapter and a...?Modem
- 13The internet layer consists of ...Protocols responsible for addressing and routing packets on internet using IP
- 14What is Hypertext used for?Creating websites
- 15What is meant by a 'file server'?Stores user files, enabling access of files on any computer on a network. Shares files between network users.
- 16Which of the following is a series of (32 bit or 128 bit) numbers used as an address for a node on the networkIP Address
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