Networks and the Internet Flashcards
1
Q
where is a website
A
- yahoo.com (209.191.88.254 = IP Address
- IP = Internet protocol
2
Q
domain name service = dns
A
- finds the IP address by name
- runs on…
- hosting service computers
- ISP = Internet service provider
- smartphone or cellular provider
3
Q
who do you use to reach the internet
A
- your ISP = Internet Service Provider
4
Q
what does DNS do
A
- lets you use names
- no need for complicated numbers
- protects you from changes to IP address
- for example, the IP address can be changed but we can still use yahoo.com when we search
