1.4 The internet

Question 1

What is the internet?

Answer 1

A network of interconnected networks across the globe.

Question 2

Type of connection - copper cable

Answer 2

Based on electrical conductivity - low cost, slow

Question 3

Type of connection - Optical fibre

Answer 3

Thin glass fibre used to transmit pulses of light

Question 4

Range

Answer 4

Distance over which a signal can be sent

Question 5

Speed

Answer 5

Rate at which data is transferred over the internet

Question 6

Storage capacity

Answer 6

Amount of data different connection types can transfer over the internet

Question 7

Type of connection - Microwave

Answer 7

Can only send to devices that are in direct line of sight

Question 8

Type of connection - Satellite

Answer 8

Able to send signals from the boundaries of space

Question 9

Broadband

Answer 9

A high-data-rate connection to the Internet

Question 10

Mobile-data networks

Answer 10

Wireless connectivity using your network data

Question 11

Wireless hotspot

Answer 11

An area with an accessible wireless network

Question 12

Latency

Answer 12

Latency is the delay when sending data across a network

Question 13

Bandwidth

Answer 13

Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be sent across a network at once.

Question 14

Contention

Answer 14

Refers to whether a network is dedicated(I contended) or shared between users(contended)

Question 15

Connection Characteristics

Answer 15

Strength, Range, latency, Bandwidth, Storage Capacity, Contention