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Internet Flashcards

1
Q

What is the Internet?

A

A collection of computer networks that connects computers around the world

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2
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What was the foundation of the Internet?

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ARPAnet

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3
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What is ARPA?

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Advanced Research Projects Agency

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4
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When were protocols to transfer information over the Internet developed?

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1970s

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5
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When were indices to keep track of information on the Internet developed?

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Late 1980s

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6
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When was the World Wide Web launched?

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1991

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7
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What is HTTP?

A

HyperText transfer protocol

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8
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What is HTML?

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HyperText markup language

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9
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What is TCP/IP?

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Transmission control protocol

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10
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What is FTP?

A

File transfer protocol

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11
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What is DHCP?

A

Dynamic host configuration protocol

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12
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What is DNS?

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Domain name system

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13
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What is URL?

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Uniform research locator

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14
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What is W3C?

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World Wide Web Consortium

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15
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What is Intranet?

A

Private organisational network

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16
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What is VPN?

A

Internet which uses public Internet connection to achieve private network over a large distance

17
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What is Extranet?

A

Parts of Internet that are accessible to people outside the organisation

18
Q

What are the 3 primary types of connections?

A

Dial-up
ADSL
Wireless and mobile telephony

19
Q

What does shaped Internet do?

A

Prioritises certain activities

20
Q

What is RSS?

A

Really simple syndication

21
Q

What is ActiveX?

A

Technology developed by Microsoft to share information and functionality between applications

22
Q

What are the 3 main elements of a search engine?

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Spider
Index
Search engine software

23
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What do advanced search tools use?

A

Boolean operators

24
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What is the search strategy?

A

Plan
Organise
Read the instructions
Be patient

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