COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
You purchase a computer so that you can work from home. You request an Internet connection from an Internet service provider (ISP). Which of the following physical devices will the ISP use to connect your computer to the Internet?
A
Cables
B
Speakers
C
Scanners
D
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -A modem is a hardware device that allows a computer to send and receive data over a telephone line or a cable or satellite connection.

Detailed explanation-3: -To connect to the Internet and other computers on a network, a computer must have a NIC (network interface card) installed. A network cable plugged into the NIC on one end and plugged into a cable modem, DSL modem, router, or switch can allow a computer to access the Internet and connect to other computers.

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