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The Physical Internet

Wi-Fi is invisible, but the internet isn't. Discover the underwater cables and massive data centers that run the world.

5 Questions
5 min Est. time
Beginner Difficulty
60% Pass mark

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We think of the internet as 'the cloud', but it is a massive, heavily physical infrastructure. Test your knowledge of the incredibly complex hardware that keeps you connected.

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  1. 1 How is the vast majority of international internet data transmitted between continents? Answer hidden
  2. 2 What exactly is 'The Cloud'? Answer hidden
  3. 3 What is an IP address? Answer hidden
  4. 4 What does a DNS (Domain Name System) server do? Answer hidden
  5. + 1 more questions inside the quiz
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5 questions Each question is multiple-choice with a single correct answer.
60% pass mark Score 60% or above to complete this raid successfully.
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