You go to your friends house to play an online game. You hear modem tones when your friends computer sends a request to the Internet service provider (ISP) to establish the Internet connection. What type of Internet connection does your friend use?

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET

Please wait while the activity loads.
If this activity does not load, try refreshing your browser. Also, this page requires javascript. Please visit using a browser with javascript enabled.

If loading fails, click here to try again

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

You go to your friend’s house to play an online game. You hear modem tones when your friend’s computer sends a request to the Internet service provider (ISP) to establish the Internet connection. What type of Internet connection does your friend use?

A	Dial-up
B	Broadband
C	Wifi
D	Dedicated

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -A dial-up connection is the access method that uses telephone lines to connect to the Internet. It is the most common way for individuals who use home computers to connect to the Internet. Hence, Option 2 is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -The primary piece of hardware you need is a modem. The type of Internet access you choose will determine the type of modem you need. Dial-up access uses a telephone modem, DSL service uses a DSL modem, cable access uses a cable modem, and satellite service uses a satellite adapter.

Detailed explanation-3: -You can get a broadband connection by contacting an Internet service provider (ISP). Typically, ISPs that provide DSL are telephone companies and ISPs that provide cable are cable TV companies. ISPs frequently offer broadband modems. Some ISPs also offer combination modem/wireless routers.

There is 1 question to complete.

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET