Question 1

To boldface text in HTML, you would enclose your text in ________.

Accepted Answer

The correct HTML tags to bold text are and .

Question 2

________ describes the website content in terms of the data that is being described rather than how it is to be displayed.

Accepted Answer

XML (Extensible Markup Language) is designed to store and transport data, focusing on what data is, rather than how it should be displayed, which is the main function of HTML.

Question 3

Which of the following organizations research new Internet technologies to improve its capabilities?

Accepted Answer

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is responsible for researching and developing new Internet technologies and standards to improve its capabilities.

Question 4

A(n) ________ address is a temporary IP address that is assigned from an available pool of IP addresses.

Accepted Answer

Dynamic IP addresses are temporary and are assigned from a pool of available IP addresses by a DHCP server. They can change over time, unlike static IP addresses which are permanent.

Question 5

Which of the following was created for the transfer of hypertext documents across the Internet?

Accepted Answer

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the protocol used for the transfer of hypertext documents across the Internet.

Question 6

An IP address that does not change and is usually assigned manually by a network administrator or an ISP is called a ________ address.

Accepted Answer

Static IP addresses are assigned manually and do not change over time, making them ideal for servers, websites, or devices that need a constant address.

Question 7

A(n) ________ address is a unique number that identifies a computer, server, or device connected to the Internet.

Accepted Answer

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.

Question 8

IPv6 was introduced when IPv4 ________.

Accepted Answer

IPv6 was introduced because IPv4 could no longer support the need for a growing number of unique addresses due to the expansion of the internet and connected devices.

Question 9

The main suite of protocols used for transmitting data on the Internet is ________.

Accepted Answer

TCP/IP is the main suite of protocols used for transmitting data on the Internet. It is a set of communication protocols that allow computers to communicate over a network.

Question 10

The main path of the Internet along which data travels the fastest is known as the Internet ________.

Accepted Answer

The main path of the Internet along which data travels the fastest is known as the Internet backbone. This is a collection of high-capacity data routes that interconnect different networks and ensure the smooth and efficient transmission of data across the globe.

Question 11

An IP address in the form 197.169.100.1 is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

This IP address format is known as a dotted quad because it consists of four numbers separated by dots. Each number ranges from 0 to 255, representing a byte in the IPv4 addressing scheme.

Question 12

In the URL http://www.pearsonhighered.com, which of the following is the top-level domain?

Accepted Answer

The top-level domain (TLD) in a URL is the last part of the domain name, following the final dot. In this case, ".com" is the TLD.

Question 13

Which of the following information is not contained in a packet sent over the Internet?

Accepted Answer

The size of the packet is not explicitly contained within the packet itself. Packet headers include source and destination addresses, control information, and the actual data payload, but the size is determined by the underlying protocols and the payload length, not directly specified as a distinct piece of information within the packet.

Question 14

________ uses a dedicated connection between two points with the connection remaining active for the duration of the transmission.

Accepted Answer

Circuit switching is the technology used in telecommunications to establish a dedicated pathway between two points for the duration of a communication session. This method ensures that the connection remains active and exclusive to the two communicating parties until the session is terminated.

Question 15

The ________ is responsible for the Internet's domain name system and the allocation of IP addresses.

Accepted Answer

ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is responsible for the coordination of the maintenance and methodologies of several databases related to the namespaces and numerical spaces of the Internet, thereby ensuring the network's stable and secure operation. This includes the Internet's domain name system (DNS) and the allocation of IP addresses.

Question 16

Individual Internet users connect to ISPs through a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

Individual Internet users connect to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) through a point of presence (POP), which is a physical location that allows users to connect to the Internet.

Question 17

When checking to see whether a particular name is registered on the Internet, your computer accesses a database that is kept on a(n) ________ server.

Accepted Answer

DNS (Domain Name System) servers are responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses, allowing computers to locate the server associated with a particular domain name.

Question 18

High-speed ________ communication lines on the Internet backbone use fiber optics.

Accepted Answer

OC (Optical Carrier) communication lines are used in the Internet backbone for high-speed data transmission, utilizing fiber optics technology.

Question 19

<i> is an example of an HTML ________.

Accepted Answer

A tag is an HTML element that is used to mark up a part of a document. Tags are used to define the structure of a document and to specify how it should be displayed.

Question 20

Which of the following is not used in developing websites?

Accepted Answer

KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is primarily used for geographic data in mapping applications, not for developing websites. XML, DHTML, and HTML are all used in web development.

Quiz 13: Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works