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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Wi-Fi is a -

  1. type of computer

  2. type of network cable

  3. set of popular technologies and standards for wireless computer networking

  4. set of computer programs that help people make money on the Internet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To solve this question, the user needs to have a basic understanding of computer networking.

Option A is incorrect because Wi-Fi is not a type of computer. A computer is a machine that can store, retrieve, and process data.

Option B is incorrect because Wi-Fi is not a type of network cable. Network cables are physical cables that connect devices to a network.

Option C is correct. Wi-Fi is a set of popular technologies and standards for wireless computer networking. It allows devices to connect to a network without using physical cables.

Option D is incorrect because Wi-Fi is not a set of computer programs that help people make money on the Internet. Wi-Fi is a technology used for wireless networking.

Therefore, the answer is: C. set of popular technologies and standards for wireless computer networking.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of these are forms of Internet service?

  1. DSL

  2. cable, dialup, satellite

  3. ISDN

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), cable internet, dial-up, satellite, and ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) are all legitimate technologies for connecting to the internet, each using different infrastructure and transmission methods. Therefore, 'all of the above' is the correct answer as all options represent valid forms of internet service.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

A home network router -

  1. makes home computers run faster

  2. enables safe sharing of resources among network devices in the home

  3. helps people build Web sites

  4. connects a computer to a television so that the video can be shared
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A home network router's primary function is to enable multiple devices (computers, printers, phones) to safely share resources like internet access, files, and printers within a home network. Routers do not make computers faster (that depends on hardware), help build websites (that's web development software), or connect computers to televisions (that's a different type of cable/adapter).

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

An IP address is a numeric quantity that identifies -

  1. a network adapter to other devices on the network

  2. the manufacturer of a computer

  3. the physical location of a computer

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

An IP address is a unique numeric identifier assigned to each network adapter (NIC) that allows it to be recognized and communicate with other devices on a network. It does not identify the computer manufacturer (that's the vendor ID), the physical location (that's GPS/address), or none of the above.