______ are programs that run on a server-tier computer and manage traffic by sending and receiving Web pages to and from clients.

______ are programs that run on a server-tier computer and manage traffic by sending and receiving Web pages to and from clients.

A) Web servers
B) Web browsers
C) Server farms
D) Server racks
E) VPNs


Answer: A

The ________ tier of the three-tier architecture consists of computers, phones, and other mobile devices that have browsers that request and process Web pages.

The ________ tier of the three-tier architecture consists of computers, phones, and other mobile devices that have browsers that request and process Web pages.

A) user
B) server
C) database
D) data link
E) mainframe


Answer: A

Which of the following refers to the three tiers in the three-tier architecture?

Which of the following refers to the three tiers in the three-tier architecture? 

A) TCP, IP, and http
B) HTML, XML, and JSON
C) user, server, and database
D) tunnel, switch, and access point
E) IP, IPv4, and IPv6


answer: C

A URL consists of a protocol followed by a domain name or public IP address.

A URL consists of a protocol followed by a domain name or public IP address.

Answer: TRUE

The owner of a domain name can change the affiliated IP addresses at its discretion.

The owner of a domain name can change the affiliated IP addresses at its discretion.

Answer: TRUE

Assignment of both public and private IP addresses is controlled by ICANN.

Assignment of both public and private IP addresses is controlled by ICANN.

Answer: FALSE

Large carriers like Sprint, AT&T, and XO Communications exchange Internet traffic freely at physical locations called ________.

Large carriers like Sprint, AT&T, and XO Communications exchange Internet traffic freely at physical locations called ________.

A) Internet hubs
B) Internet exchange points
C) Internet cross points
D) Internet way points
E) Internet processing points


Answer: B

The ________ is a core Internet protocol that guarantees the reliable delivery of packets.

The ________ is a core Internet protocol that guarantees the reliable delivery of packets. 

A) FTP
B) HTML
C) IP
D) UDP
E) TCP


Answer: E

This information is the ________ of the Web page.

This information is the ________ of the Web page.

A) URL
B) IP address
C) protocol
D) email ID
E) MAC address


Answer: A

The organization responsible for assigning public IP addresses is called ________.

The organization responsible for assigning public IP addresses is called ________. 

A) CERN
B) IEEE
C) ICANN
D) ISO
E) USIPA


Answer: C

Which of the following is the most common format for IP addresses?

Which of the following is the most common format for IP addresses? 

A) IPv4
B) TCP
C) IPv6
D) http
E) IPF


Answer: A

A(n) ________ is a number that identifies a particular device.

A(n) ________ is a number that identifies a particular device. 

A) domain
B) IP address
C) hyperlink
D) WSDL
E) NIP


Answer: B

A ________ is a worldwide-unique term that is affiliated with a public IP address.

A ________ is a worldwide-unique term that is affiliated with a public IP address. 

A) URL
B) domain name
C) packet
D) hyperlink
E) DNF


Answer: B

A ________ is a formatted message that passes through networks.

A ________ is a formatted message that passes through networks. 

A) codec
B) protocol
C) package
D) packet
E) SLACC


Answer: D

Because DSL signals interfere with telephone signals, DSL data transmission and telephone conversations cannot occur simultaneously.

Because DSL signals interfere with telephone signals, DSL data transmission and telephone conversations cannot occur simultaneously.

Answer: FALSE

When a person connects to the Internet, he or she is actually connecting to an Internet service provider.

When a person connects to the Internet, he or she is actually connecting to an Internet service provider.

Answer: TRUE

The committee that addresses LAN standards is called IEEE 802 Committee.

The committee that addresses LAN standards is called IEEE 802 Committee.

Answer: TRUE

Wired LAN connections use a protocol standard called Ethernet to communicate.

Wired LAN connections use a protocol standard called Ethernet to communicate.

Answer: TRUE

The World Wide Web sponsors committees that create and publish protocol and other standards.

The World Wide Web sponsors committees that create and publish protocol and other standards.

Answer: FALSE

Bluetooth is a common wireless protocol used to make PAN connections.

Bluetooth is a common wireless protocol used to make PAN connections.

Answer: TRUE