Evolution of Networking — Chapter Test

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Question 1
Which is the correct description of a computer network?
AA single powerful computer
BTwo or more connected devices that share data and resources
CA type of software
DA web browser
Question 2
Which network is considered the ancestor of the Internet?
ANSFNET
BARPANET
CWWW
DEthernet
Question 3
The Internet uses which switching technique?
ACircuit switching
BPacket switching
CManual switching
DNo switching
Question 4
In circuit switching…
AData is split into packets
BA dedicated path is reserved for the whole conversation
CNo connection is needed
DData never arrives
Question 5
Which statement is correct?
AThe Internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing
BThe Web is the global infrastructure; the Internet runs on it
CThe Internet is the infrastructure; the Web is a service running on it
DNeither exists today