Question 1

____________________, which are particularly helpful in locating pages about certain topics, require that you enter search text and allow you to use operators to refine a search.

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The answer of ____________________, which are particularly helpful in locating...

Question 2

To activate a link on a Web page, a user clicks it, that is, points to the link and then presses the ____________________ button.

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The answer of To activate a link on a Web...

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: Particularly helpful in locating Web pages about certain topics or in locating specific pages for which a user does not know the exact Web address
Person in a chat room with the responsibility for monitoring the conversation and disconnecting anyone who becomes disruptive
Oversees research and sets standards and guidelines for many areas of the Internet
Used to make Web pages more visually interesting or draw attention to important information or links
Consists of the original article and all subsequent related replies
Your Internet service provider supplies this, for an e-mail address
A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet
Uses the Internet instead of the public switched telephone network to connect a calling party to one or more called parties
Many operating systems include these capabilities
Type of broadband connection that provides high-speed Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines
A not-for-profit research and development project that connects more than 200 universities and 115 companies via a high-speed private network
When a message is sent to one of these, every person on the list receives a copy of the message in his or her mailbox
To add your e-mail name and address to a mailing list, do this
A business that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet free or for a fee
Type of broadband Internet service that uses fiber-optic cable to provide high-speed Internet access to home and business users
A company that provides wireless Internet access to desktop and notebook computers, for example
A saved Web address that you access by clicking its name in a list
Provides members-only features such as instant messaging in addition to Internet access
A regional or national access provider
Kind of network that uses radio signals to provide high-speed Internet connections to compatible devices

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The Answer of Internet2 and DSL and IP address and is...

Question 4

Like the one in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ Web site uses a diary or journal format, and is an informal site consisting of time-stamped articles.

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The answer of  Like the one in the accompanying...

Question 5

In a Web address, the ____________________ is a set of rules that defines how pages transfer on the Internet.

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The answer of In a Web address, the ____________________ is...

Question 6

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1 You are taking an economics class, as part of which you are studying the various types of e-commerce. A major search engine is preparing to provide Web-based purchasing, tracking, and transaction downloading capabilities to corporations. This is an example of what kind of commerce?
A) B2B
B) m-commerce
C) B2C
D) C2C

Accepted Answer

This is an example of Business-to-Business (B2B) commerce because the search engine is providing services to corporations, which are businesses.

Question 7

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1 You are taking an economics class, as part of which you are studying the various types of e-commerce. As part of your research, you have learned that vending machines in Japan allow shoppers to hold their cell phones in front of the machine in order to make a purchase using the smart phone. Which of the following types of commerce does this exemplify?
A) C2C
B) m-commerce
C) B2B
D) C2B

Accepted Answer

This scenario exemplifies m-commerce, which stands for mobile commerce, as it involves using a mobile device (smartphone) to conduct a transaction.

Question 8

A content ____________________ is a business that gathers and organizes Web content and then distributes, or feeds, the content to subscribers for free or a fee.

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The answer of A content ____________________ is a business that...

Question 9

Explain what a chat room is and what IM is.

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The answer of Explain what a chat room is and...

Question 10

Outline the guidelines for evaluating a Web site.

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The answer of Outline the guidelines for evaluating a Web...

Question 11

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-2 You have just moved to a new community and are investigating options in terms of online service providers where you now are living. You have decided you would like an access provider that offers a number of members-only features in addition to just e-mail access. You are not interested in gateway functionality, however, as you do not want to have your access to Internet services regulated. Which of the following is your best option?
A) AOL
B) EarthLink
C) MSN
D) Both B and C

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The answer of Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-2 You have...

Question 12

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

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The answer of Discuss what a broadband connection is, how...

Question 13

Define at least seven of the different types of Web sites, giving examples wherever possible and defining all relevant terms.

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The answer of Define at least seven of the different...

Question 14

Of the graphics formats that exist on the Web, the two more common are ____________________ and JPEG formats because of their smaller file sizes.

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The answer of Of the graphics formats that exist on...

Question 15

Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-2 You have just moved to a new community and are investigating options in terms of online service providers where you now are living. Which of the following is NOT true?
A) A regional ISP usually provides Internet access to a specific geographic area.
B) Due to their larger size, national ISPs usually offer more services and have a larger technical support staff than regional ISPs.
C) The access provider for high-speed access charges between $13 to $120 per month.
D) Examples of regional ISPs are AT&T and EarthLink.

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The answer of Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-2 You have...

Question 16

Explain in detail what the Web is, and include all relevant key terms in your explanation

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The answer of Explain in detail what the Web is,...

Question 17

A(n) ____________________ is a collaborative Web site that allows users to add to, modify, or delete the Web site content via their Web browser.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a collaborative Web site...

Question 18

The term ____________________ refers to the worldwide collection of Web sites like the one in the accompanying figure.

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The answer of  The term ____________________ refers to the...

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ Web site offers exciting, challenging avenues for formal and informal teaching and learning.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ Web site offers exciting, challenging...

Question 20

When viewing a Web page, pointing to, or positioning the pointer on, a(n) ____________________ on the screen typically changes the shape of the pointer to a small hand with a pointing index finger.

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The answer of When viewing a Web page, pointing to,...

Quiz 2: The Internet and the World Wide Web