Clara's ICT Blog

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What is the Internet?
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standardized Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to serve billions of users worldwide.

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When the Internet was first created?

The Internet was first created in 1973.

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Which country was responsible for the idea of the Internet?

Japan was the responsible for the internet.

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What is an ISP (Internet Service Provider)?

An Internet service provider (ISP, also called Internet access provider, or IAP) is a company that offers its customer access to the Internet. The ISP connects to its customers using a data transmission technology appropriate for delivering Internet Protocol data grams, such as dial-up, DSL, cable modem, wireless or dedicated high-speed interconnects.

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Find out who was the first ISP

Spike llacqua

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What is a Web Browser?

A web browser is a software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web.

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Find out which is the most popular Browser?

Mozilla Firefox

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Explain what a domain name is

A domain name is an identification label that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority, or control in the Internet, based on the Domain Name System (DNS).

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What is an IP address?

An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical label that is assigned to devices participating in a computer network utilizing the Internet Protocol for communication between its nodes.

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What is your IP address?

202.145.2.11

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Explain what a firewall is and why it is necessary.

A firewall is a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting authorized communications. Firewalls are necessary because it is frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets.

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Find out the things which you need to enable you to connect to the Internet?

an internet ready computer and a modem from your service provider. (Things may differ depending on the various types of service providers there are. You may need a telephone line or you have the option to get it through your cable provider. There is also a cool thing called Hughes Net. This Internet is through satellite.

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Explain what does FTP stand for?

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol.

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Explain what a blog is

A blog is something a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video.

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Find an example of a blog and record the web address

Clara-ict.blogspot.com