Exam 13: Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works

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

In the acronym HTTPS, the S stands for ________.

If a packet which is being sent between two computers is damaged in transit, a(n) ________ acknowledgment is sent.

Strong encryption now requires ________-bit keys.

Packet switching is the communications methodology where data is broken into ________ that are sent over various routes at the same time.

A secure website using SSL encryption will have ________ followed by ://www.websitename.com as the protocol in its URL.

The OpenPgP encryption protocol stands for Open Pretty Good Privacy.

________ uses a dedicated connection between two points with the connection remaining active for the duration of the transmission.

A(n) ________ links a URL to an IP address when a web page is requested.

The JavaScript ________ defines items on a web page such as graphics, tables, and headers as objects.

________ is the communications methodology where data are broken into smaller chunks to be sent over various routes at the same time.

IPv6 uses six groups of 16-bit numbers.

In ________ encryption, only the two parties involved in sending a message have the code to unlock the message.

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

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

The tag <i> informs a browser that the text that follows the tag should be italicized.

A communications server is a specialized computer whose sole function is to store, process, and send e-mail.

________ addressing means that your ISP assigns your computer a temporary IP address from an available pool of IP addresses each time you log on to the Internet.

A(n) ________ protocol doesn't require any type of connection to be established or maintained between two computers.