internet

Question 1

Web Server

Answer 1

software, transferring files such as web pages between two computers using a web browser to display them.

Question 2

URL

Answer 2

a string providing the full address of the web page, which is also called a web address.

Question 3

http://

Answer 3

protocol

Question 4

www.wjec

Answer 4

sub-domain

Question 5

.co.uk

Answer 5

top level domain

Question 6

/home

Answer 6

path

Question 7

search engine

Answer 7

where the user enters a series of key words into a search bar and a web crawler searches around the database of websites (the index) for matching words.

Question 8

Broadband

Answer 8

allows data to be transmitted quicker over traditional phone lines than modem technology.

Question 9

Satellite

Answer 9

relies on satellites in geo stationary orbit relaying and amplifying signals between different points on Earth.

Question 10

Fibre

Answer 10

FTTC connects a fibre connection to a green/grey cabinet on the street and then there is a copper connection from the cabinet to the building.

FTTP is a complete fibre connection to the building that comes directly from the internet provider.

Question 11

Mobile communication – 4G/5G

Answer 11

allows an internet connection to be accessed from a device such as a smart phone, tablet or watch using the mobile carriers data bandwidth

Question 12

Wi-Fi

Answer 12

allow fast wireless data exchange between a device and the internet. They are normally used to share a wide band connection in a building (home or commercial premises).

Question 13

Bluetooth

Answer 13

wireless communication standard that works over a short range. It is often used to connect peripherals

Question 14

Geographical Information Systems (GIS

Answer 14

satellite based systems that allows you to show your position on a map using a computer.