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ISY  101  MODULE 6 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
1.	A fixed Internet connection that uses a voiceband modem and telephone lines is a __________ connection.
a.    dial-up
b.    fixed
c.    DSL
d.    ISDN
Hint: Page 312
SLO12:State the origins and development of the Internet
LO12D:Distinguish among static IP addresses, dynamic IP addresses, private IP addresses, and domain
 names
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2.	Satellite Internet service and TV service requires:
a.    two satellite dishes.
b.    a satellite dish and a modem.
c.    two satellite dishes and two modems.
d.    one satellite dish and two modems.
Hint: Page 319
SLO12:State the origins and development of the Internet
LO12F:List the advantages and disadvantages of dial-up, cable, DSL, ISDN, satellite, and fixed wireless
 Internet services
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3.	A ____ is a device that connects a computer to a telephone line and converts computer data signals into signals compatible with DSL.
a.    DSL filter
b.    DSL converter
c.    DSL modem
d.    DSL adapter
Hint: Page 315
SLO12:State the origins and development of the Internet
LO12G:Identify how Voice over IP works
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4.	A company that offers Internet access to individuals is a(n):
a.    InfoWeb.
b.    DSL (Digital Subscriber Line).
c.    Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN).
d.    Internet Serve Provider (ISP).
Hint: Page 303
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LO12B:Classify the conceptual diagram illustrating the Internet backbone, NAPs, NSPs, routers, and ISPs
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5.	Satellite data transport is subject to ____ delays of one second or more, which occur as your data is routed between your computer and a satellite that orbits 22,200 miles above the Earth.
a.    latency
b.    conditional
c.    frequency
d.    concatenation
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6.	____ service offered slightly faster service than dial-up but has today been replaced by DSL.
a.    ISDN
b.    WiMAX
c.    Cable Internet
d.    Satellite Internet
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LO12E:Name the most prevalent types of portable Internet access
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7.	Portable Internet access includes all of the following, except:
a.    Wi-Fi.
b.    portable satellite.
c.    portable wireless.
d.    cellular.
Hint: Page 323
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LO12C:Name at least five protocols used on the Internet and describe what they are used for
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8.	Cable Internet service needs:
a.    circuitry to handle Ethernet protocols and a cable modem.
b.    a cable modem and router.
c.    Internet protocols and a cable modem.
d.    a cable modem and phone lines.
Hint: Page 317
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LO12F:List the advantages and disadvantages of dial-up, cable, DSL, ISDN, satellite, and fixed wireless
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9.	In the figure below, the type of signal represented by A is a(n):
 
a.    digital signal.
b.    analog signal.
c.    sine signal.
d.    cosine signal.
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10.	Network links tied together form a:
a.    NAP.
b.    VPN.
c.    WAN.
d.    LAN.
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LO12A:State the origins and development of the Internet
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11.	____ currently offers the fastest Internet access speeds.
a.    ISDN
b.    DSL
c.    Satellite
d.    Cable
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SLO12:State the origins and development of the Internet
LO12F:List the advantages and disadvantages of dial-up, cable, DSL, ISDN, satellite, and fixed wireless
 Internet services
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12.	Prefixes such as http://, www, and ftp: correspond to:
a.    parts of the Internet.
b.    domain names.
c.    protocols.
d.    addresses.
Hint: Page 308
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13.	The rate of data that is transmitted from your computer to the Internet is:
a.    downstream speed.
b.    upstream speed.
c.    latent speed.
d.    traceroute speed.
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14.	The rate of data arriving at your computer is:
a.    downstream speed.
b.    upstream speed.
c.    latent speed.
d.    traceroute speed.
Hint: Page 310
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15.	An ISP may provide __________ services.
a.    E-mail
b.    Web server
c.    instant messaging
d.    All of the choices apply
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16.	A network of high-capacity communication links is the Internet:
a.    backbone.
b.    gateway.
c.    provider.
d.    signal.
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LO12C:Name at least five protocols used on the Internet and describe what they are used for
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17.	Every domain name corresponds to a unique IP address that has been entered in a:
a.    domain database.
b.    domain name server.
c.    name serve.
d.    None of the choices apply.
Hint: Page 308
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18.	______ wireless Internet service is designed to offer Internet access to homes and businesses by broadcasting data signals over areas large enough to cover most cities and outlying areas.
a.    Mobile
b.    Cellular
c.    Wi-Fi
d.    Fixed
Hint: Page 319
SLO12:State the origins and development of the Internet
LO12F:List the advantages and disadvantages of dial-up, cable, DSL, ISDN, satellite, and fixed wireless
 Internet services
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19.	__________ is a wireless broadband service.
a.    InfoWeb
b.    Fixed wireless Internet service
c.    Digital subscriber line
d.    Integrated services digital network
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20.	Digital telephone systems open up the possibilities for digital data transport options such as:
a.    cable Internet service.
b.    DSL.
c.    WiMAX.
d.    both DSL and WiMAX.
Hint: Page 313
SLO12:State the origins and development of the Internet
LO12G:Identify how Voice over IP works
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