Networks Worksheet AApps 2

1. What is a Circuit switched network ? Give an example.



2. What is a Packet switched network ? Give an example.


3. What does IP stand for ?

4. Describe what IP does to packets.


4. What function does a router fulfill on the Internet ? Relate to IP addresses.





6.What does TCP stand for ?


7. What does TCP do to large hunks of information so they can be transmitted safely across the Internet ?





8.. In the domain name system, what were the 6 original topmost domains in the US ?




9. What are some new domains ?



10.Who controls domain names? How would you register the domain name Island_Tees.com ?




11. Detail how a domain name gets pointed at your web site .



1. Why not use IP numbers and not domain names for addresses on the Internet ??