Lecture notes for the Introduction to Computers by James Tam Return to the course web page

Sample Exam Questions: Behind The Scenes Of The Internet (Chapter 13)

Choose the answer that best answers each question.

  1. Who owns the Internet?
    1. The US government
    2. The CIA
    3. UCLA
    4. The Canadian government
    5. None of the above

 

  1. Which of the following is a correct ranking from fastest to slowest ISP’s?
    1. Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3
    2. Tier 3, Tier 2, Tier 1
    3. Tier 2, Tier 3, Tier 1
    4. Tier 3, Tier 2, Tier 1
    5. All three of ‘tier’s’ of ISP’s operate at the same speed

 

  1. What are some of the advantages of having a dynamic Internet addresses?
    1. Increased security
    2. Fewer IP addresses are needed
    3. Faster transmission rates
    4. (a) & (b)
    5. All of the above

 

  1. 'Handshaking' between computers refers to:
    1. How new computers become acquainted with each other.
    2. The way in which computers exchange information.
    3. How a computer connects to the Internet.
    4. How information is secured on the Internet.
    5. None of the above
    6. All of the above

 

Answers to the above questions