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Does capitalization matter with domain names? (yes /no)
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no
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What does static mean?
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It is something that does not change, unless by human intervention. Opposite of dynamic.
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What does IP stand for?
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Internet Protocol
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What does dynamic mean?
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Dynamic is something that can change without human intervention
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Is there any special meaning to the order of the parts in a domain name? If so, what?
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Yes. Domain names are little-endian
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What is syntax?
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Syntax is the form or format taken from a language.
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What does big-endian mean?
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Big-endian is a hierarchical relationship among parts with meaningful, substantial and general end coming first. The later parts are owned by the earlier parts.
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In a URL, what is the purpose of ``;''?
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; is a syntax marker that can appear between the name=value pairs of a query. Serving the same role as &.
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In a URL, what is the purpose of ``=''?
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= is a syntax marker that separates names and values in the query section of the URL. Like name=value, or like a=5.
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What service does DNS Provide?
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It converts Domain Names into IP Adresses.
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What does little-endian mean?
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in the hierarchial structure, it put the more specific, narrow end first.
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What is Survivability?
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The ability to continue functioning, perhaps with reduced performance, if part of the network has been destroyed.
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In a URL, what is the purpose of # ?
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# is a syntax marker that introduces the fragment ID. It tells the browser what part of a web page to jump to.
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What is the normal structure of a path?
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big-endian
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Why does the Internet avoid centralization?
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Centralization is a threat to survivability.
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What is a software port?
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A port is a number that indicates what computer program should receive the data/message.
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In a URL, what is the purpose of %?
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% is a syntax marker that introduces a hexadecimal "percent code".
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What is the structure of a domain name?
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little-endian
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What does DHCP provide? Include a specific example.
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DHCP Provides parameters necessary to use the network. Examples are IP Adresses, DNS Servers and Gateways.
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When is little-endian better?
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It is better when domain is relative to an obvious base reference.
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What is configuration?
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An arrangement of elements in a particular form, figure, or combination.
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What does TLD stand for?
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Top Level Domain
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How does a typical laptop computer discover its own IP address?
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DHCP
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What protocol do most LANs use for communication?
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Ethernet
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Can you own a domain name? (yes/no)
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no
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What does URL stand for?
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Uniform (or universal) resource locator
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In a URL, what is the purpose of & ?
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& is a syntax marker that appears between the name=value pairs of a query. Like name=value&a=5.
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What's the difference between the Web and the Internet?
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The web refers to web sites, the internet is bigger. It includes web sites and things like e-mail and data.
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In a URL, what is the purpose of ? ?
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? is a syntax marker that comes after the path and introduces the query, which consists of name=value pairs.
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What does DNS stand for?
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Domain Name Server
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What is a protocol?
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A protocol is a standardized method (set of rules) of communicating.
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How does a typical server computer discover its own IP address?
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Server IP's are Static. They are stored within the server, so they do not need to ask for them.
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Does capitalization matter with URLs? (yes/no)
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yes
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What are the three most common parts of a URL?
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Scheme (protocol) network location (domain name) and path.
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Does BYUH control the domain byuh.doncolton.com? Why or why not?
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No, because the byuh subdomain is owned by doncolton domain.
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In a URL, what is the purpose of @ ?
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@ is a syntax marker that comes after the username (and password), and before the domain name. It appears this way in mailto: links and certain protected web sites.
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What does URI stand for?
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Uniform Resource Identifier.
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Does capitalization matter in the path portion of a URL? (yes/no)
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Yes
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What is a host?
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Host is just another name for a computing device. Ex. Laptop, cellphone, router etc.
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In a URL, what is the purpose of + ?
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+ is a syntax marker that replaces the space character. Spaces are not allowed in URL's.
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