Internet/Cloud

Question 1

Define The Internet

Answer 1

A worldwide collection of computer networks

Question 2

Define Hosting

Answer 2

A website is stored on dedicated servers

Question 3

State a benefit of hosting

Answer 3

Strong protection from hackers
Accessed by lots of users simultaneously

Question 4

What is a DNS

Answer 4

Domain Name Server

Question 5

What is the purpose of a DNS

Answer 5

Converts URL of a website into an IP address of a web server

Question 6

What is the clients role in accessing a website

Answer 6

Request IP of server hosting webpage by communicating with DNS server

Question 7

What does the client send to IP address of web server

Answer 7

A HTTP request

Question 8

Define The Cloud

Answer 8

Remote data storage through the internet

Question 9

Name 2 things the cloud can be used for

Answer 9

File storage/ sharing
Streaming services
Online backups
Server hosting

Question 10

What is an advantage of the cloud

Answer 10

Data is backed up and secure
Easy to buy more storage

Question 11

What is a disadvantage of the cloud

Answer 11

Needs a reliable internet connection
Unclear who legally owns data