Connecting to the Internet
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CS100 Lab
Connecting to the Internet
1. Which of the following is NOT a type of phone line connection?
A. dial-up
B. ISDN
C. cable
D. DSL
2. The advantages of a dial-up connection include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. you need only one phone line to use the Internet and have a phone conversation.
B. it is inexpensive.
C. today’s computers are usually equipped with an internal modem.
D. All of the above are advantages.
3. An advantage of DSL versus dial-up connection is:
A. DSL is less costly to use.
B. you can be online and have a conversation with the same phone line.
C. computers are already equipped for DSL connection.
D. All of the above
4. You can find a free ISP:
A. by searching the Web sites all-free-isp.com and thelist.com.
B. by searching local newspapers or the Yellow pages.
C. by using trial CDs.
D. All of the above
5. All of the following are true about a cable Internet connection, EXCEPT:
A. it may not be available in your area.
B. it is more expensive than a dial-up connection. C. it requires a special modem.
D. it can send and receive data at 6 Mbps or more.
6. A(n) ______is needed for a dial-up connection.
7. According to the information provided in this Sound Byte, a(n) ______must be installed on your computer to be able to utilize a cable high speed Internet connection.
8. ______is a problem of satellite connections.
9. The maximum speed of a dial-up connection is ______.
10. A(n) ______translates the data in your computer into a form for transmission.
11. Most computers have a(n) ______that allows access to a dial-up connection without extra equipment.
12. ______connections are faster than ______connections.
“ What’s my IP Adress?” And Other Interesting Facts about Your Network Connection
13. Which of the following is NOT an activity that would require you know your IP address?
A. online gaming
B. remotely accessing your computer
C. uniquely identifying your computer
D. downloading new software
14. IP addresses are assigned from pools of addresses by ______.
A. routers.
B. ISPs.
C. the CPU.
D. Internet browsers.
15. If you want to participate in online gaming against a live opponent, you will need:
A. a phone connection with the opponent.
B. a Macintosh computer.
C. your IP address. D. All of the above
16. Where can you look in Windows XP to find your IP address?
A. Start à Run à IP Locator
B. Start à My Network Places à View Network Connections
C. My Documents à View Network IP Address
D. My Computer à View Network IP Connection
17. With a cable modem connection, your speed depends on:
A. how far away you are from the transfer station.
B. how much fragmentation you have on your hard disk.
C. how many other users are working off of the same neighborhood connection.
D. the quality of your cable line.
18. While online, each customer of an ISP has a unique ______.
A. IP address.
B. home address
C. password.
D. network address.
19. What does the status box for the Local Area Connection tell you?
A. The status of the connection
B. How long you’ve been connected
C. The speed at which your network is running
D. All of the above
20. ______modems may slow down if a large number of subscribers are on the same neighborhood connection.
21. If you have a(n) ______connected to your network, your IP address cannot be seen in the Local Area Connection Status dialog box.
22. If you have a router connected to your network and visit whatismyip.com, the IP address of the ______is displayed.