Deck 2: Connecting and Communicating Online: the Internet, Websites, and Media

Question 1

Search text generally is not case sensitive.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Chrome is a Microsoft browser included with the Windows operating system.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

LinkedIn allows users to follow one another without confirmation, while Google+ requires you to confirm a friendship.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Sending and receiving text email messages uses a similar amount of data as talking with others using VoIP with video.

Question 5

Most browsers require you to enter the protocol and host name in a web address.

Question 6

The collection of a user's Tweets forms a microblog.

Question 7

The Internet uses two IP addressing schemes: IPv4 and IPv6.

Question 8

http://www.nps.gov is an example of a URL.

Question 9

The Safari browser comes preinstalled on Apple computers and devices.

Question 10

GPS stands for global positioning system.

Question 11

Catfishing is when someone creates a fake online social network or online dating profile and forms relationships with unsuspecting users.

Question 12

A web feed contains links to or information about updated or changed content on a website.

Question 13

Using a subject directory, you locate a particular topic by clicking links through different levels.

Question 14

Dial-up access is a type of broadband digital Internet connection.

Question 15

ICANN currently manages domain names.

Question 16

A gigabyte is equal to approximately a million characters.

Question 17

A web server is an example of a host.

Question 18

The Internet has its roots in a networking project started by an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense.

Question 19

The Internet is a service of the World Wide Web.

Question 20

Critics say that the Anticybersquatting  Consumer Protection Act prohibits free speech and free market.

Question 21

Contributors to a wiki typically do not need to register before they can edit or comment.

Question 22

MP3 is a type of audio file that includes compression.

Question 23

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To what does the term, traffic, refer to when used in conjunction with the Internet?

A) The number of computers on the Internet
B) The communications activity on the Internet
C) All the wired, wireless, and satellite connections on the Internet
D) The wires, fiber optics, underground cables, and radio signals used to carry the data and information across the Internet

Question 24

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A host in a network performs which of the following tasks?

A) Ensures satellite communications are functional
B) Exclusively monitors wireless networks to search for data transmission errors
C) Routes transmissions over a network to guarantee data reaches its intended destination
D) Provides services and connections to other computers on the network

Question 25

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following allows users to have multiple home pages that automatically open when the browser starts?

A) linked browsing
B) bookmarks and favorites
C) tabbed browsing
D) hypertext

Question 26

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1
Your friend Luis recently was the victim of identity theft and has asked your advice for how to protect himself in the future.
Which of the following will you NOT recommend to Luis?

A) Use shopping club and buyer cards.
B) Preprint your phone number or Social Security number on personal checks.
C) Turn off file and printer sharing on your Internet connection.
D) Do not click links in or reply to spam.

Question 27

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT An organization to which you belong is joining the W3C. What is the mission of the work you will undertake as a member?

A) To ensure the continued growth of the web
B) To promote Internet2 ventures
C) To devise technology for connecting to the Internet
D) To expand mobile broadband access

Question 28

A content aggregation website allows users to collect and compile content from a variety of websites about a particular topic or theme.

Question 29

The ______ network became functional in 1969, linking scientific and academic researchers across the United States.

A) ARPANET
B) AMERINET
C) INTRANET
D) NETAMERICA

Question 30

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are criteria for evaluating a website's content?

A) objectivity and currency
B) affiliation and consumer consensus
C) commerciality and audience
D) content aggregation and authority

Question 31

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for a browser that will run on your computer, which uses the Linux operating system. Which of the following is an option for you?

A) Internet Explorer
B) Chrome
C) Firefox
D) Safari

Question 32

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes e-commerce?

A) A customer (consumer) experience requiring the Internet, cash, a shopping cart, and videos
B) A business transaction that occurs over an electronic network such as the Internet
C) The sale of electronic goods and services that enable an Internet connection
D) A transaction between two businesses that are bartering and auctioning goods and services via secure telephonic connections

Question 33

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-2
You have just started an internship on a graphic design team and you are learning about graphic formats used on the web.
Which of the following graphic formats should you use for comic-style drawings?

A) BMP
B) JPEG
C) PNG
D) TIFF

Question 34

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In Internet terminology, what is the term, google.com, called?

A) domain name
B) Internet service provider
C) webpage protocol
D) TLD

Question 35

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1
Your friend Luis recently was the victim of identity theft and has asked your advice for how to protect himself in the future.
You tell Luis that he should install software that protects network resources from outside intrusions, called a(n) ______.

A) tracking cookie
B) firewall
C) hot spot
D) security scanner

Question 36

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-2
You have just started an internship on a graphic design team and you are learning about graphic formats used on the web.
Which of the following graphic formats should you use for photos used in the printing industry?

A) BMP
B) JPEG
C) PNG
D) TIFF

Question 37

A shopping cart allows a customer to collect items to purchase on an e-retail website.

Question 38

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are going to form a partnership with an organization that sells domain names. What kind of organization is your partner?

A) registrar
B) domain vendor
C) cybersquatter
D) ICANN vendor

Question 39

A fingerprint is a small version of a larger image.

Question 40

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following search texts will display pizza or sandwich places in New Orleans?

A) pizza + sandwich (New Orleans)
B) *New Orleans + pizza_sandwich
C) New Orleans (pizza or sandwich)
D) "New Orleans + pizza_or_sandwich"

Question 41

A(n) ______ is a sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet or any other network.

A) URL
B) top-level domain
C) fixed location
D) IP address

Question 42

What is the purpose of a TLD?

A) To identify the type of organization associated with the domain
B) To monitor Internet traffic to ensure high speed performance
C) To approve and control the assignment of domain names
D) To provide Internet access to rural areas

Question 43

If you are viewing a webpage with customized or regenerated content, such as updated stock quotes, what type of webpage are you viewing?

A) static
B) dynamic
C) transformative
D) animated

Question 44

Which of the following specifies the headings, paragraphs, images, links, and other content elements of webpages?

A) JavaScript
B) HTML
C) CSS
D) RWD

Question 45

______ is a measure of the capability of a network to send and receive data.

A) Broadband
B) Bandwidth
C) Streaming
D) Net worth

Question 46

A result from a search engine search is called a(n) ______.

A) tag
B) pick
C) smack
D) hit

Question 47

The major carriers of network traffic are known collectively as the Internet ______.

A) bandwidth
B) highway
C) backbone
D) conductors

Question 48

Which of the following adds interactivity to webpages?

A) JavaScript
B) HTML
C) CSS
D) RWD

Question 49

Which of the following best describes a hot spot?

A) A zone in which it is unsafe to use your computer or network without additional security.
B) Another term for the deep web, an unsearchable area of the Internet known for illegal activity.
C) An area on a webpage that provides the most important, up-to-date content.
D) A wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices.

Question 50

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an ISP?

A) To provide access to the Internet for free or for a fee
B) To register domain names for websites
C) To monitor Internet activity for fraud or illegal activity
D) To create guidelines for web design

Question 51

Which of the following best describes B2C e-commerce?

A) Consumers selling to each other, such as an online auction
B) Businesses selling to each other, such as technical support or training
C) The sale of goods and services to the general public
D) Commerce restricted to the sale of financial goods and services

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safe browsing technique?

A) Turn off location sharing.
B) Enable a pop-up blocker.
C) Keep your browsing history in your cache.
D) Never store passwords.

Question 53

A(n) ______ site, such as Pinterest, is a website that enables members to organize, tag, and share links to media and other online content.

A) portal
B) bookmarking
C) favorites
D) personal

Question 54

What part of http://www.nps.gov/history/preserve-places.html is the protocol?

A) http://
B) www.nps.gov
C) history
D) preserve-places.html

Question 55

If you use an asterisk (*) in a search engine query, what are you trying to do?

A) Combine search results.
B) Exclude a word from search results.
C) Substitute characters.
D) Search for an exact phrase.

Question 56

What part of http://www.nps.gov/history/preserve-places.html is the host name?

A) http://
B) www.nps.gov
C) history
D) preserve-places.html

Question 57

DSL and FTTP are examples of wired ______ Internet service technologies.

A) fidelity
B) broadband
C) analog
D) satellite

Question 58

A(n) ______ is a type of collaborative website that allows users to create, add, modify, or delete website content.

A) wiki
B) portal
C) bookmarking site
D) macroblog

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT true about public Wi-Fi hot spot safety?

A) Avoid accessing financial information.
B) Sign out of websites.
C) Always keep your wireless connection on.
D)  Do not leave your computer unattended.

Question 60

Which of the following is true about privacy and security risks with online social networks?

A) Provide as much information as possible during registration.
B) Online social networks typically do not change privacy settings.
C) If a friend asks for help, respond urgently to help him or her protect himself or herself.
D) Limit the number of friends.

Question 62

A(n) ______ sharing site enables members to share photos, videos, and/or music.

Question 63

A(n) ______ is a website that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location, such as MSN.

Question 64

A(n) ______ is an abusive or insulting message in online communication.

A) troll
B) flame
C) bomb
D) grenade

Question 65

Bing and Yahoo! are examples of ______ engines.

Question 66

CSS stands for ______ style sheets.

Question 67

______ is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file, such as audio or video, while it is transmitting.

Question 68

What are the five major steps for web publishing?

Question 69

A(n) ______ is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles, or posts, in a diary or journal format.

Question 70

A(n) ______ is a user who posts negative, inflammatory comments on a blog post or article with the intent of inciting other users.

Question 71

Discuss what a broadband connection is, how it differs from a dial-up connection, and review the types of broadband connections.

Question 72

Visitors to a(n) ______ webpage see the same content each time they view the webpage.

Question 73

A(n) ______ server is another computer that screens all of your incoming and outgoing messages to keep your personal information from being revealed.

Question 74

During which phase of web publishing would you use a text editor to enter codes that instruct the browser how to display webpage content?

A) Plan
B) Design
C) Create
D) Host

Question 75

Skype is an example of ______ software.

A) browser
B) VoIP
C) server
D) plug-in

Question 76

A website's ______ page provides information about its purpose and content.

Question 77

______ transforms a smartphone or Internet-capable tablet into a portable communications device that shares its Internet access with other computers and devices wirelessly.

Question 78

A(n) ______ name is a text-based name that corresponds to the IP address of a server.

Question 79

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Explain what an IM is, and what the technology shown in the accompanying figure is.

Question 80

A(n) ______ is a program that extends the capability of a browser.

A) plug-in
B) aggregator
C) magnifier
D) power-up