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Networking covers LAN, MAN, WAN and wireless networks, network topologies, transmission media, devices such as switches, routers and modems, and the OSI and TCP/IP models. Internet concepts include IP addresses, DNS, URLs, web browsers, email, protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and SMTP, and basic network security.
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- A. Web server
- B. Web browser
- C. Website
- D. Web page
Explanation: A web browser is a software application that allows you to access and interact with information on the World Wide Web.
Correct answer: Web browser- A. Architecture
- B. Manufacturer
- C. IP address
- D. Brand name
Explanation: An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a network that uses the Internet Protocol Standard…
Correct answer: IP address403. ISP stands for:
- A. International Service Provider
- B. Internet Service Provider
- C. Interlink Service Provider
- D. Internet service party
Explanation: ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a company that provides individuals and organizations with access to the internet.
Correct answer: Internet Service Provider- A. Permanent
- B. Temporary
- C. Static
- D. Dynamic
Explanation: The answer is (b) Temporary. While the wording in the question might be a little confusing, a "fixed computer" in this context likely…
Correct answer: Temporary- A. 1960
- B. 1970
- C. 1989
- D. 2000
Explanation: The World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 while he was working at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Correct answer: 1989- A. Uploading
- B. Downloading
- C. Transferring
- D. Streaming
Explanation: Downloading refers to transferring data from a remote server (like a website) to your local computer.
Correct answer: Downloading- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 5
- D. 8
Explanation: The image indicates that there are five types of addressing schemes. Without additional context about the specific addressing schemes…
Correct answer: 5- A. Internet explorer
- B. Windows explorer
- C. Mozilla Firefox
- D. Outlook express
Explanation: The answer is (d) Outlook Express. The image identifies Outlook Express as an Email client.
Correct answer: Outlook express409. Which of the following is a computer that provides services to another computer on the internet?
- A. Client
- B. Terminal
- C. Router
- D. Host
Explanation: A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
Correct answer: Router- A. 1959
- B. 1979
- C. 1969
- D. 1989
Explanation: The answer is (c) 1969. ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) was established by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1969.
Correct answer: 1969- A. T20
- B. T10
- C. T1
- D. TI
Explanation: A T1 line is a type of digital phone line that can transmit large amounts of data.
Correct answer: T1- A. Undersea cables
- B. Satellite links
- C. Fiber optic cables
- D. All of these
Explanation: The answer is (d) All of these. The backbone of the internet is the high-speed infrastructure that connects major networks around the…
Correct answer: All of these- A. 172.68.20.100
- B. 172.20.23.1
- C. 203.12.15.1
- D. 315.68.20.100
Explanation: The possible IP address among the options is:(c) 203.12.15.1
Correct answer: 203.12.15.1- A. International network
- B. Intra network
- C. Interconnected network
- D. Introductory network
Explanation: The term "internet" most accurately translates to:Interconnected NetworkThe internet signifies a vast system of interconnected computer…
Correct answer: Interconnected network- A. IEEE802-2
- B. IEEE802-3
- C. TCP/IP
- D. MAC
Explanation: TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) acts as the foundation for communication on the internet.It defines how data…
Correct answer: TCP/IP- A. To establish a large computer network that could survive in war times
- B. To connect people so that they can share their ideas
- C. To establish a chatting mechanism between people
- D. In order to make money
Explanation: The answer is (b) To connect people so that they can share their ideas.
Correct answer: To connect people so that they can share their ideas- A. Internet Protocol
- B. Internet provider
- C. International provider
- D. International police
Explanation: TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is a suite of communication protocols that provides the foundation for the…
Correct answer: Internet Protocol- A. Fixed
- B. Dynamic
- C. Both a and b
- D. None of these
Explanation: The answer is (c) Both a and b. An IP address can be either fixed (static) or dynamic.A static IP address is a permanent numerical label…
Correct answer: Both a and b- A. www.myweb.com.pk
- B. 172.20.23.1
- C. 124456789
- D. www
Explanation: A domain name is a human-readable address that translates to a website's numerical IP address.
Correct answer: www.myweb.com.pk- A. Domain server
- B. Web server
- C. File server
- D. Domain name
Explanation: A web server is a specialized computer program that stores website files and delivers them to web browsers when requested.
Correct answer: Web server