internet technonlogies Flashcards
1
Q
what are ISPs
A
internet service protocol are companies that provide users with access to the internet
2
Q
what are IP addresses
A
IP address is used to identify a device (on the Internet / network)
32-bits
changes as you move because static or dynamic
ipv4 and ipv6
assigned by ISP
address is unique for given Internet session
256.342.34.235
3
Q
what are MAC addresses
A
hardware/physical address unique number that identifies a device (connected to the Internet) address is made up of manufacturer id + serial number of device address is allocated by the manufacturer 48 - bits 1st half is manufacturing 2nd half is serial number does not change/ static only part on Number identification card
4
Q
what is hypertext transfer protocol
A
a set of rules obeyed when transferring files across the internet
5
Q
parts of URL
A
access protocol
domain name
file name
