Exam 13: Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works

Which of the following information is NOT contained in a packet?

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

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

High-speed ________ communication lines use fiber-optics.

The main path of the Internet along which data travel the fastest is known as the Internet ________.

Which protocol is used when sending files as attachments by e-mail?

A(n) ________ is a small program that resides on a server and is designed to be downloaded and run on a client computer.

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

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

XML technologies allow web pages to change after they have been loaded.

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

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

________ servers are computers that enable users to buy goods and services over the web.

An IP address that does not change and is usually assigned manually by a network administrator is called a ________ address.

In the acronym HTTPS, the S stands for ________.

A(n) ________ program is a computer program that runs on the client computer and requires no interaction with a web server.

________ combines HTML, cascading style sheets, and JavaScript.

An applet is a small application that resides on a server but is downloaded to, and run on, the client computer.