Exam 13: Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works

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Match each of the following servers to its definition:
commerce
specifically deals with the SMTP communication method
DNS
delivers HTML documents on request
web
assigns users IP addresses for the duration of a session
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commerce
specifically deals with the SMTP communication method
DNS
delivers HTML documents on request
web
assigns users IP addresses for the duration of a session
e-mail
translates a domain name into an IP address
DHCP
enables users to purchase items over the Internet
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Which of the following information is NOT contained in a packet sent over the Internet?

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When a(n) ________ address is assigned to a computer, its IP address will NOT change.

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Transport Layer Security (TLS) and ________ are two protocols that provide data integrity and security for Internet transmission.

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FTP enables files to be downloaded or uploaded between computers.

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In public-key encryption, the two keys, one for coding and one for decoding, are known as ________.

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SMTP stands for ________.

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The ________ is responsible for the Internet's domain name system and the allocation of IP addresses.

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When using ________ addressing, a computer is assigned a temporary address from a pool of available IP addresses.

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________ is a method of communication in which a dedicated connection is formed between two points and the connection remains active during the transmission.

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Individual Internet users connect to ISPs through a(n) ________.

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Strong encryption now requires ________-bit keys.

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When using packet switching, packets are always sent over the same route.

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________ servers are computers that host software that enables users to buy goods and services over the web.

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A(n) ________ is a small program that resides on a server, is downloaded to the client, and runs when needed without additional data transfers between the client and server.

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Within an URL, .com and .edu are examples of a(n) ________.

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A(n) ________ address is a unique number that identifies a computer, server, or device connected to the Internet.

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The main suite of protocols used for transmitting data on the Internet is ________.

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Which of the following is an example of an instant messaging service?

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