COMM 116 Internet And Society Midterm Exam
Study Guide
Internet as old - ANSWER lessons from past networks of communication inform our
understanding of the internet (looks a lot like other tools/not that different from other
networks)
internet as new - ANSWER distinctive features of the Internet suggest new possibilities
and new opportunities
(however despite new opportunities were still doing things in old ways: newspapers,
magazines, postage system)
transmission control pattern - ANSWER tv station controls the timing, nature and
decisions (distribution)
not a lot of choice from individuals perspective (little control)
before internet: was TV, now is Hulu
specification control pattern - ANSWER more control on individuals part
specifying what person wants to see in the nature
before internet: was encyclopedias, now wikipedia/YouTube
Registration control pattern - ANSWER individual registers their own opinion, some
preferences but you're not in charge
,put preferences out there but central source makes decision for you
before internet: was travel agencies, now kayak or priceline
conversation control pattern - ANSWER ex: face to face communication
before internet: was face to face and now is email IM and Facebook
the Internet - ANSWER a physical network of interconnected computers, cables, and
other devices that serves as the infrastructure for global communication
a network of networks
Access, viewing, devices, & software - ANSWER a personal computer
modem, adapter, network interface
web browsers and other softwares (firefox/ chrome)
Infrastructure - ANSWER backbones
internet service providers
final mile delivery technology/channels
content - ANSWER information residing on servers (webpages, email, files, newsgroups,
etc)
Internet backbone - ANSWER fastest routes for information on the internet
, provide fast direct paths
very few of them, expensive, owned by private companies (AT&T)
fiber optic lines that cary a lot of information very fast
Network Access Points (NAPs) - ANSWER next level down from internet backbones
backbones connects to these (not fiber optic)
traffic exchange points, smaller regional networks
Points of Presence (PoPs) - ANSWER smaller than network access points
not designed to be as fast or cary as much information
servers/ routers housed
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) - ANSWER the company you pay to get internet online
performance and routes: trace route (path, Internet traffic report (performance)
TCP/IP - ANSWER provide reliable and efficient way for people to connect to others
developed by Vint Cerf
replaced NCP
allowed more networks to communicate hence the invention of the internet
TCP (transmission control protocol) - ANSWER breaks up data into small "packets", each
of which travels separately
Study Guide
Internet as old - ANSWER lessons from past networks of communication inform our
understanding of the internet (looks a lot like other tools/not that different from other
networks)
internet as new - ANSWER distinctive features of the Internet suggest new possibilities
and new opportunities
(however despite new opportunities were still doing things in old ways: newspapers,
magazines, postage system)
transmission control pattern - ANSWER tv station controls the timing, nature and
decisions (distribution)
not a lot of choice from individuals perspective (little control)
before internet: was TV, now is Hulu
specification control pattern - ANSWER more control on individuals part
specifying what person wants to see in the nature
before internet: was encyclopedias, now wikipedia/YouTube
Registration control pattern - ANSWER individual registers their own opinion, some
preferences but you're not in charge
,put preferences out there but central source makes decision for you
before internet: was travel agencies, now kayak or priceline
conversation control pattern - ANSWER ex: face to face communication
before internet: was face to face and now is email IM and Facebook
the Internet - ANSWER a physical network of interconnected computers, cables, and
other devices that serves as the infrastructure for global communication
a network of networks
Access, viewing, devices, & software - ANSWER a personal computer
modem, adapter, network interface
web browsers and other softwares (firefox/ chrome)
Infrastructure - ANSWER backbones
internet service providers
final mile delivery technology/channels
content - ANSWER information residing on servers (webpages, email, files, newsgroups,
etc)
Internet backbone - ANSWER fastest routes for information on the internet
, provide fast direct paths
very few of them, expensive, owned by private companies (AT&T)
fiber optic lines that cary a lot of information very fast
Network Access Points (NAPs) - ANSWER next level down from internet backbones
backbones connects to these (not fiber optic)
traffic exchange points, smaller regional networks
Points of Presence (PoPs) - ANSWER smaller than network access points
not designed to be as fast or cary as much information
servers/ routers housed
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) - ANSWER the company you pay to get internet online
performance and routes: trace route (path, Internet traffic report (performance)
TCP/IP - ANSWER provide reliable and efficient way for people to connect to others
developed by Vint Cerf
replaced NCP
allowed more networks to communicate hence the invention of the internet
TCP (transmission control protocol) - ANSWER breaks up data into small "packets", each
of which travels separately
