Connecting to the Internet

Question 1

Give a use of broadband?

Answer 1

Broadband modems connect to the Internet using a high-speed data link

Question 2

A of Broadband?

Answer 2

• much faster than methods such as dial-up

- also allows you to use the telephone and connect to the Internet at the same time

Question 3

D of Broadband?

Answer 3

• higher monthly charge when compared to fail-up

- still not available in some countryside areas.

Question 4

Give a use of Satellite?

Answer 4

-used to beam data signals to,and from,several satellites orbiting the earth

Question 5

A of satellite?

Answer 5

-allow people to gain high-speed access to the Internet from anywhere with movie network coverage

Question 6

D of Satellite?

Answer 6

-expensive to purchase and fit the equipment needed for a satellite connection

Question 7

Give a use of Mobile?

Answer 7

-using your mobile phone or a USB dongle you can connect to the Internet via a mobile telephone company

Question 8

A of Mobile?

Answer 8

-more convenient: you can connect to the Internet from anywhere with mobile network coverage

Question 9

D of Mobile?

Answer 9

• network coverage in some areas can lead to poor Internet access
• this form of Internet access is slower than broadband

Question 10

Give a use of Dial-up?

Answer 10

• modems connect to a telephone line

- they then dial the telephone number if your ISP (internet service provider)

Question 11

Give a use of Cable?

Answer 11

• cable internet, such as that provided by Virgin Media in the UK
• ofter comes bundled with TV and landline packages

Question 12

A of Cable?

Answer 12

• can provide a very fast Internet connection

- also an affordable way to gain a high-speed connection

Question 13

D of cable?

Answer 13

-not all areas have access to cable Internet providers