BTEC 2012

Unit 1 The Online World

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Lesson 6 The Internet

(Student Book B Pg 1 - 3)

1. Match the following key terms to the correct abbreviations and descriptions.
Term
Point of Presence

Abbreviation
NAP

Description
The protocol which takes data from a users
application program and passes it to the IP
for transfer across the internet. The reverse
operation is performed at the destination
computer, i.e. the TCP reassembles the data
(from individual packets) and forwards them
to the users application program. The close
relation with the IP means that the terms are
usually used in combination, i.e. TCP/IP.

Network Access
Point

TCP

A standard protocol which allows files to be

transferred between two computers on a
TCP-based network. It is commonly used to
download programs to your computer from
other servers and to upload web pages that
you have created to the server that is hosting
them on the internet.

Internet Protocol

ISP

An access point to the internet. Normally, it is

a location which contains all of the hardware
which allows internet users access to the
internet. An Internet Service Provider (ISP)
may operate several PoPs in their area to
allow good access to the internet.

Transmission
Control Protocol

FTP

An interchange between
networks within the
internet. It allows ISPs to interconnect with
each
other

File Transfer
Protocol

IP

Direct connection to the internet would be

very costly and so ISPs provide a costeffective gateway for people and
organisations to get onto the internet. In the
UK there are many ISPs, with some of the
most popular ones being BT (British
Telecom), Virgin Media and Sky.

Internet Service
Provider

POP

The protocol used to route packets of

information across the internet

Internet Service Provider

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BTEC 2012
Unit 1 The Online World

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An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company which provides access to the internet for individuals or
other companies (e.g. BT).
An ISP will have many servers to do different things depending on the size of the company and amount
of customers, e.g. one for outgoing email, one for incoming email, and may well have several for general
net traffic, users details, search engines, user web pages, etc.

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Internet Service Provider

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Unit 1 The Online World

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2. Read Internet Infrastructure on Pg. 2 carefully and write the descriptions next to the correct piece of
hardware.

Server: a computer or computer program which manages

access to a centralized resource or service in a network

Internet backbone. It allows a user

to send and receive information
from a server.

ISP & router: The ISP (Internet Service

Provider) allows a client access to the
internets Backbone so they can use the
internet servers. The router is what
splits data into channels and makes sure
that the right data is sent to the right
client.

Client: The Base user of the

Internet Infrastructure.
The Client is the person who
requests the data from the
internet servers and
receives it.

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Unit 1 The Online World

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3. Name three methods for connection to the Internet:

A: Wireless
B: Broadband
C: Dial-up
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of answer a above?
Advantages
As the name says its wireless
Multiple people can be on the same network

Disadvantages
Needs a router and an ISP
Risks of Outsiders accessing your network if no
Password protection on it.
Significantly slower than a wired network (2 50
times slower)

5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of answer b above?

Advantages
You don't need to dial an access number and risk
getting a busy signal

Disadvantages
Higher security risk than dialup connection.
A personal firewall is needed to protect your
computer.

Broadband internet offers unlimited access and

High monthly fee compared to dialup internet
you won't be charged based on the connection
access.
duration.
Broadband internet not only gives you high speed Not all phone wires are equipped for DSL service.
internet access, it can also provide cheap phone
May not be available in rural or remote areas.
services via VoIP technology
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of answer c above?
Advantages
More secure then broadband connection.

Disadvantages
Extremely slow, up to 53Kb a second

Doesnt cost as much as Broadband.

When using your dial up, your landline becomes

Tied up

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