The internet (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What type of network is the internet?
What type of network is the internet?
A Wide Area Network (WAN)
Who owns the internet?
Who owns the internet?
No single company or organisation
What does IP stand for in 'IP address'?
What does IP stand for in 'IP address'?
Internet Protocol
How many unique addresses can IPv4 create?
How many unique addresses can IPv4 create?
About 4 billion
Why was IPv6 created?
Why was IPv6 created?
IPv4 ran out of addresses
What happens to a dynamic IP address when you disconnect from the internet?
What happens to a dynamic IP address when you disconnect from the internet?
It goes back to the shared pool
Which type of device typically uses a static IP address?
Which type of device typically uses a static IP address?
Web servers
Why do we use domain names instead of IP addresses?
Why do we use domain names instead of IP addresses?
They are easier to remember
What does URL stand for?
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
What is the main function of a DNS server?
What is the main function of a DNS server?
Match domain names to IP addresses
What is the first step when you request a web page?
What is the first step when you request a web page?
DNS lookup converts domain name to IP
Why do web servers need static IP addresses?
Why do web servers need static IP addresses?
So DNS can always direct to right place