Topic 5 Test 3 Communications & Network

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What fundamental Internet protocol was primarily developed from ARPANET? *

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A) SMTP

B) TCP/IP

C) HTTP

D) FTP

Which concept is essential for ensuring the Internet remains a fair and equal platform for all forms of data?
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A) Digital Encryption

B) Net Neutrality

C) Protocol Layering

D) Packet Switching

In the context of Internet architecture, what does the term 'backbone' refer to?
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A) The primary connection protocol used

B) The underlying framework of website design

C) The principal data routes between large, strategically interconnected networks

D) The main directory of an Internet service provider

IPv6 was developed in response to the limitation of IPv4, primarily addressing what critical issue?
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A) Speed limitations

B) Security flaws

C) Data integrity

D) Address exhaustion

Which protocol ensures secure data transmission by encrypting data sent over the Internet?
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A) HTTP

B) HTTPS

C) FTP

D) SMTP

What is the role of DNS in Internet technology?
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A) Translating domain names into IP addresses

B) Encrypting data for secure transmission

C) Compressing data to speed up transmission

D) Redirecting users to the most efficient server

Semantic Web is an extension of the current web in which information is:
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A) Well-defined and easier for computers to understand

B) Only readable by human users

C) Stored without any links to its meaning

D) Encrypted automatically

Which technology allows the creation of highly immersive web experiences, often used in games and virtual reality?
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A) CSS3

B) HTML5

C) WebGL

D) PHP

Cloud computing is a significant advancement in managing data and applications; which of the following is a primary advantage it offers?
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A) Increased data loss risk

B) On-demand resource availability

C) Higher maintenance costs

D) Decreased scalability

Which of the following best describes 'machine learning as a service' (MLaaS) in the context of Internet services?
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A) A service providing legal advice through AI

B) A diagnostic tool using AI to identify Internet outages

C) Cloud-based platforms offering machine learning tools

D) A personal assistant that operates based on user-input rules

What does the concept of 'zero trust architecture' refer to in cybersecurity?
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A) A security model that does not automatically trust any entity inside or outside the network perimeter at any time

B) A framework where only administrative staff are trusted

C) A system that trusts all connected devices by default

D) A method that requires no authentication for access

Encryption is critical for secure communication on the Internet. Which algorithm is known for its use in public key cryptography?
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A) AES

B) RSA

C) SHA-256

D) MD5

Which technology aims to provide a decentralized and secure framework beyond traditional security measures?
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A) Tokenization

B) SSL

C) Blockchain

D) Antivirus software

What is the primary purpose of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols?
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A) To verify the user’s identity

B) To secure data transfer between web browsers and servers

C) To increase the transfer speed

D) To monitor data loss

Which of the following is a significant concern related to Internet of Things (IoT) devices?
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A) They increase the potential attack surfaces for network security breaches

B) They are unreliable and frequently offline

C) They do not collect enough data to be useful

D) They are too complex for general consumer use

What role does the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) play in Internet technology?
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A) It governs the sale of domain names

B) It provides regulations to protect personal data privacy in the European Union

C) It standardizes the electrical specifications for Internet hardware

D) It limits the maximum speed of Internet connections

The concept of 'digital divide' refers to what Internet-related issue?
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A) The separation of digital and analog signal processing

B) The gap between different digital communication protocols

C) The disparity between different demographics and regions in terms of access to digital technology

D) The competitive space between major digital corporations

'Internet censorship' can be described as:
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A) The physical blocking of Internet cables

B) The installation of filters that slow down the Internet

C) The control or suppression of what can be accessed, published, or viewed on the Internet

D) The process of removing outdated data from the Internet

Which international body is primarily responsible for the global coordination of the DNS system and IP addressing?
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A) The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)

B) The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

C) The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

D) The International Telecommunications Union (ITU)

What is the impact of 'net neutrality' on the Internet?
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A) It decreases the cost of Internet access

B) It ensures no data is unfairly prioritized, thus keeping the Internet open and fair

C) It regulates the content shown on the Internet

D) It speeds up specific services over others

The integration of what technology is seen as pivotal in the next stage of Internet evolution, particularly in smart cities?
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A) Quantum computing

B) IoT (Internet of Things)

C) 3D printing

D) Blockchain

AI's role in Internet development is increasingly significant. Which of the following is a direct impact of AI on Internet technology?
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A) Reduced data speeds

B) Enhanced personalization of user experiences through data analysis

C) Increased manual oversight of data

D) Decreased storage needs

What does the increasing trend towards 'serverless computing' on the Internet indicate about future developments?
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A) A move away from centralized data centers

B) Greater scalability and flexibility in application deployment

C) Less reliability on cloud-based services

D) Decreased security concerns

5G technology is set to revolutionize Internet use with its high speed and capacity. What is a critical benefit of 5G over 4G?
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A) Better voice call quality

B) Lower latency which enhances experiences in gaming, AR, and VR

C) Higher costs

D) More data limitations

'Smart contracts' facilitated by which technology are set to overhaul how agreements are executed digitally?
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A) SSL

B) Blockchain

C) TCP/IP

D) HTTPS

Augmented reality (AR) on the web uses which technology to enhance real-world environments with digital overlays?
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A) CSS animations

B) WebXR

C) Flash

D) Silverlight

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) like Skype is an example of what type of Internet application?
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A) Packet-switched

B) Real-time communications

C) Asynchronous transfer

D) Non-interactive streaming

Which application demonstrates the use of Artificial Intelligence in personalizing Internet content?
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A) Email filtering

B) Recommendation engines like those used by Netflix and Amazon

C) Web hosting services

D) Static web page content

What is the significance of 'quantum networking' in future Internet technologies?
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A) It will decrease the speed of data transmission

B) It is less secure than current technologies

C) It promises significantly higher security and faster data transmission rates

D) It will use less energy than current networking technologies

What challenge does the expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) pose to current Internet infrastructure?
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A) The need for simpler, more user-friendly interfaces

B) Greater demand on networks that need to support billions of devices

C) Decreased need for data analytics

D) Reduced need for connectivity standards

Under what circumstances might Internet users face ethical dilemmas related to 'big data'?
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A) When data is not considered 'big' enough to be useful

B) When using data without consent for analysis

C) When analyzing large sets of data can lead to privacy violations or biased conclusions

D) When big data is only used for economic forecasts

The 'right to be forgotten' is a legal concept from the GDPR which allows individuals to:
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A) Demand Internet service for free

B) Have their personal data deleted from certain services upon request

C) Forget their passwords without consequences

D) Use the Internet anonymously

What potential ethical issue is most associated with the use of facial recognition technology on the Internet?
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A) The technology is too expensive to implement

B) It can lead to identity theft if the data is intercepted

C) It raises significant privacy and surveillance concerns

D) The technology is not accurate enough to be useful

How does the Internet facilitate 'crowdsourcing'?
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A) By allowing people to invest in the stock market

B) By enabling users to download any content for free

C) By enabling the gathering of ideas, feedback, and solutions from a large group of people

D) By providing free Internet access

In what way does 'cryptojacking' pose a threat to Internet users?
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A) It speeds up computer processors

B) It makes cryptocurrencies more stable

C) It uses someone's computer to mine cryptocurrency without their consent

D) It encrypts user data for safety

Which development is likely to play a critical role in the future of Internet security?
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A) The elimination of passwords

B) The widespread adoption of biometric authentication

C) The use of simple encryption methods

D) Decreased reliance on digital data

The transition to IPv6 from IPv4 is essential due to:
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A) The increased complexity of IPv4

B) The exhaustion of IPv4 addresses

C) The superior speed of IPv6

D) The reduced cost of IPv6 infrastructure

Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks are an essential aspect of which technology?
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A) Traditional web hosting

B) Torrents and blockchain applications

C) Corporate networking

D) Centralized server-based computing

What is a primary concern with the Internet's impact on productivity?
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A) It creates too many new jobs

B) It can lead to both significant increases in productivity and opportunities for procrastination

C) It makes all jobs obsolete

D) It has no real impact

'Digital nomadism' is a trend facilitated by the Internet, which allows individuals to:
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A) Travel virtually using VR headsets

B) Never use the Internet

C) Work and live in a nomadic manner, leveraging technology to perform their jobs from anywhere in the world

D) Live without technology

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