Question 1

Every computer on the Internet is assigned the same Internet Protocol (IP)address,which currently is a 32-bit number represented by four strings of numbers ranging from 0 to 255 separated by periods.

Accepted Answer

Every computer on the Internet is assigned a unique IP address, which currently can be a 32-bit or 128-bit number represented by either four or eight groups of numbers ranging from 0 to 255 separated by periods.

Question 2

Web 2.0 is the collaborative effort led by the World Wide Web Consortium to add a layer of meaning atop the existing Web to reduce the amount of human involvement in searching for and processing Web information.

Accepted Answer

Web 2.0 is actually the movement towards user-generated content, social networking, and web applications that facilitate interactive information sharing, collaboration, and user-centered design. It does not aim to reduce human involvement in searching and processing web information.

Question 3

The telephone system is an example of a ________ network.

Accepted Answer

The telephone system is an example of a circuit-switched network because it establishes a dedicated communication channel between two users for the duration of their conversation. It does not rely on packet-switching or peer-to-peer technology, and while some telecommunications use wireless connections, the telephone system primarily relies on wired connections.

Question 4

In a few years,more than 80 percent of the Internet users in North America will use smartphones and mobile netbooks to access the Internet.

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The answer of In a few years,more than 80 percent...

Question 5

VoIP technology delivers video information in digital form using packet switching.

Accepted Answer

VoIP technology uses packet switching to deliver not only voice but also video information in digital form.

Question 6

Network owners believe regulation to enforce net neutrality will impede competitiveness by stifling innovation,discouraging capital expenditures for new networks,and curbing their networks' ability to cope with the exploding demand for Internet and wireless traffic.

Accepted Answer

This statement reflects the position of many network owners regarding net neutrality regulation. They argue that it will hinder their ability to innovate and invest in expanding networks, and limit their ability to manage the growing demand for internet and wireless traffic.

Question 7

The Aviation layer is responsible for providing the Application layer with communication and packet services.

Accepted Answer

The correct term is the "Transport layer," which provides communication and packet services to the Application layer, not the "Aviation layer."

Question 8

The Transport Interface layer is responsible for placing packets on and receiving them from the network medium,which could be any networking technology.

Accepted Answer

The Transport Interface layer is responsible for ensuring reliable communication between the sender and receiver. The responsibility for placing packets on and receiving them from the network medium belongs to the Physical Interface layer.

Question 9

The Internet is based on which three key technologies?

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The answer of The Internet is based on which three...

Question 10

RFID has been exceptionally popular because of its low implementation costs.

Accepted Answer

RFID technology can be expensive to implement due to the cost of tags, readers, and infrastructure, which can be a barrier for some businesses.

Question 11

WiMax has a wireless access range of up to 300 feet.

Accepted Answer

The range of WiMax can vary depending on a variety of factors, but generally it has a range of several miles, not just 300 feet.

Question 12

Newsgroups are worldwide discussion groups posted on Internet electronic bulletin boards on which people share information and ideas on a defined topic,such as radiology or rock bands.

Accepted Answer

Newsgroups are indeed worldwide discussion groups posted on Internet electronic bulletin boards on which people share information and ideas on a defined topic.

Question 13

Canadian Internet service lags behind that of many other nations in overall speed,cost,and quality of service,adding credibility to this argument.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. According to multiple studies and reports, Canada ranks lower than many other nations in terms of internet speed, cost, and quality of service. For example, in a 2020 report by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Canada ranked 12th out of 37 countries in terms of broadband internet speed. Additionally, Canadian households pay some of the highest monthly fees for internet service among developed nations.

Question 14

Wi-Fi enables users to freely roam from hotspot to hotspot even if the hotspot is using different Wi-Fi network services.

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi allows users to connect to different hotspots, but seamless roaming between hotspots with different network services is not guaranteed without additional configurations or agreements between service providers.

Question 15

The success of the Internet is in part due to its design as an infinitely scalable network capable of handling millions of users.

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The answer of The success of the Internet is in...

Question 16

Proponents of net neutrality also argue that a neutral Internet encourages everyone to innovate without permission from the phone and cable companies or other authorities,and this level playing field has spawned countless new businesses.

Accepted Answer

Proponents of net neutrality argue that a neutral Internet promotes innovation and a level playing field for new businesses to emerge without seeking permission from authorities or telecom companies.

Question 17

The method of slicing digital messages into parcels,transmitting them along different communication paths,and reassembling them at their destinations is called

Accepted Answer

The method described in the question is the definition of packet switching. Multiplexing refers to combining multiple signals into one transmission path, packet routing refers to the process of determining the best path for packets to take, and ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) is a specific technology for transmitting data in fixed-size packets.

Question 18

A device that acts as a connection point between computers and can filter and forward data to a specified destination is called a

Accepted Answer

A switch is a device that connects devices within a network and uses MAC addresses to forward data to the correct destination.

Question 19

Internet2 and Next-Generation Internet (NGI)are consortia representing 200 universities,private businesses,and government agencies in the United States working on a new,robust,high-bandwidth version of the Internet.

Accepted Answer

Internet2 and Next-Generation Internet (NGI) are indeed consortia representing various entities in the US working on a new, advanced version of the Internet.

Question 20

Search engines attempt to solve the problem of finding useful information on the Web nearly instantly and,arguably,they are the "killer app" of the Internet era.

Accepted Answer

Search engines have revolutionized the way we find information online and have become a cornerstone of the modern Internet era.

Quiz 7: Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology