Internet Operation Principles and Networking Concepts

A set of flashcards covering key concepts of internet operation principles, networking terms, and packet routing.

What is a Universal Resource Locator (URL)?

A Universal Resource Locator (URL) is an exclusive identifier used to find a web resource.

What are the different parts of a URL?

The different parts of a URL include protocol, domain name, path, query string, and fragment identifier.

What is the role of a URL?

The role of a URL is to provide a unique address for each resource on the internet.

How does a URL work?

A URL works by specifying the location of a resource on a computer network and providing a mechanism for retrieving it.

What is the difference between a URL and a URI?

A URL is a specific type of Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), although many people use the two terms interchangeably.

What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?

The World Wide Web (WWW) is an information system that allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links.

What is an Intranet?

An Intranet is a private network that uses Internet protocols and technologies to share information within an organization.

What is the Internet?

The Internet is a global network of computers that communicate with each other using standard protocols.

What are the features of the World Wide Web?

The features of the World Wide Web include hypertext links, multimedia content, and interactivity.

What are the features of an Intranet?

The features of an Intranet include internal calendaring, web email, and information designed specifically for authorized users.

What are the features of the Internet?

The features of the Internet include email, file transfer, remote login, and the World Wide Web.

What is the Domain Name System (DNS)?

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a directory of IP addresses used to map and identify computers and other networked devices.

What is the purpose of DNS?

The purpose of DNS is to translate domain names into IP addresses so that computers can communicate with each other over the internet.

How does DNS work?

DNS works by translating domain names into IP addresses using a hierarchical system of domains/hostnames and IP addresses.

What is the organization of DNS?

The organization of DNS is hierarchical, with root servers at the top, followed by top-level domain (TLD) servers, authoritative name servers, and caching resolvers.

What is a MAC address?

A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on the physical network segment.

How is a MAC address used in packet routing?

A MAC address is used in packet routing to identify the source and destination of data packets at the data link layer of a network.

What is the role of a MAC address in packet routing?

The role of a MAC address in packet routing is to identify the source and destination of data packets at the data link layer of a network.

What is the difference between a MAC address and an IP address?

The main difference is that a MAC address is used to identify devices within a local network, while an IP address is used to identify devices on the internet.

What is the client-server model?

The client-server model is a network architecture that describes how servers share resources and interact with network devices.

What are the features of the client-server model?

The features include a clear distribution of tasks between clients and servers, with servers responsible for providing services and executing requests.

What are some advantages of using a client-server model?

Advantages include centralization, scalability, easy management, and improved data security and user authorization/authentication control.

What are some disadvantages of using a client-server model?

Disadvantages include increased complexity, higher costs, and potential performance issues.

How can you identify the MAC address of a computer?

You can identify it by opening the Command Prompt and typing 'ipconfig /all'.

What are some methods for finding the MAC address of a computer?

Methods include using the Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, or navigating through Network & Internet settings.

What is the purpose of a MAC address?

The purpose of a MAC address is to uniquely identify devices on a network so that data can be transmitted between them.