Question 1

____ enables you to listen to the sound file as it downloads to your computer.
A) Streaming audio
B) Audio marquee
C) Web sound
D) Web player

Accepted Answer

Streaming audio is the technology that enables users to listen to audio files as they download to their computer. This technology is used in online radio stations, podcasts, and music streaming services. The other options, audio marquee, web sound, and web player, do not specifically refer to the technology that enables users to listen to audio files as they download.

Question 2

A newsreader enables a user to access a newsgroup to read a previously entered message, called a(n) ____.
A) article
B) treatise
C) submission
D) story

Accepted Answer

In a newsgroup, a message is commonly referred to as an "article."

Question 3

Netiquette recommends that Internet users avoid sending or posting flames, which are ____.
A) abusive or insulting messages
B) unsolicited e-mail messages or newsgroup postings sent to many recipients
C) frequently asked questions
D) messages that reveal the solution to a game or ending to a movie

Accepted Answer

Flames are abusive or insulting messages that can cause hurt feelings or even emotional harm to the recipient. Therefore, it is considered rude and inappropriate to send or post them online.

Question 4

A subject ____ is a type of search tool that allows users to navigate to areas of interest without having to enter keywords.
A) index
B) glossary
C) directory
D) roster

Accepted Answer

A directory is a search tool that organizes content into categories and subcategories, allowing users to navigate to areas of interest without requiring them to enter specific keywords. An index is a list of keywords or terms with their corresponding page numbers or locations within a document or publication. A glossary is a list of terms with their definitions, typically found at the end of a book or document. A roster is a list of names or items, often used for administrative purposes.

Question 5

Adding an article to a newsgroup is done through a process called ____.
A) streaming
B) posting
C) switching
D) publishing

Accepted Answer

Adding an article to a newsgroup is commonly known as "posting". This involves creating a new message and submitting it to the appropriate newsgroup for others to view and respond to. Streaming refers to the continuous transmission of data, switching refers to changing between different network connections, and publishing typically refers to making content available on a website or other platform. None of these terms accurately describe the process of adding an article to a newsgroup.

Question 6

To start a chat session, a user is connected to a chat server through a chat ____, which is a program on the computer.
A) client
B) room
C) patron
D) chamber

Accepted Answer

A chat client is a program that connects a user to a chat server, allowing them to engage in chat sessions with other users. A chat room is a virtual space where multiple users can join and interact with each other. Patron and chamber are not commonly used terms in the context of chat sessions.

Question 7

A(n) ____ is a computer that allows users to upload and download files using FTP.
A) FTP site
B) FTP page
C) FTP server
D) FTP program

Accepted Answer

An FTP server is a computer that allows users to upload and download files using FTP (File Transfer Protocol). FTP sites, pages, and programs are all components of the FTP server, but they are not the server itself.

Question 8

A(n) ____ is a collection of files including text, graphics, audio, video, and program files.
A) FTP site
B) FTP page
C) FTP server
D) FTP program

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____ is a collection of files...

Question 9

A search ____ is a specific type of search tool that finds Web sites, Web pages, and Internet files that match one or more keywords you enter.
A) engine
B) directory
C) drive
D) world

Accepted Answer

A search engine is specifically designed to search the internet for websites, pages, and files that match the keywords entered by the user. A directory is a list of websites organized by categories, while a drive refers to storage space for files on a computer. The term "world" in this context is not specific enough to identify a search tool.

Question 10

If the discussion in a particular newsgroup is appealing, a user can ____ to it, which means its location is saved in a newsreader so it can be accessed easily in the future.
A) post
B) upload
C) subscribe
D) download

Accepted Answer

Subscribing to a newsgroup allows a user to save its location in a newsreader for easy access in the future. Options A and B are not relevant to this action, and option D refers to downloading content rather than subscribing to a newsgroup.

Question 11

____ is/are the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in rapid sequence.
A) Graphics
B) Animation
C) Audio
D) Virtual reality

Accepted Answer

Animation is the process of displaying a sequence of still images in rapid succession to create the illusion of motion.

Question 12

____ is/are the simulation of a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional (3-D) space.
A) Graphics
B) Animation
C) Audio
D) Virtual reality

Accepted Answer

Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated environment that takes place in a three-dimensional (3-D) space. It simulates a real or imaginary world and allows users to interact with it through a headset, controllers or other devices. Graphics, animation and audio are components of VR, but they do not define it as a whole.

Question 13

:) (Smile), :( (Frown), :| (Indifference), :\ (Undecided), :-D (Laughing), and :o (Surprise) are popular ____ used to express feeling in an e-mail message.
A) embellishments
B) embodiments
C) emoticons
D) emollients

Accepted Answer

The word that best fits the description is "emoticons," which specifically refers to the small symbols used to convey emotions in electronic communication. A is incorrect because "embellishments" refers to decorating or adding to something, which is not really what emoticons do. B is incorrect because "embodiments" refers to something that represents or embodies an idea or concept, which is also not quite accurate in this case. D is incorrect because "emollients" refers to substances used to soothe or moisturize the skin and has nothing to do with e-mail communication.

Question 14

____ was/were one of the original features of the Internet, enabling scientists and researchers working on government-sponsored projects to communicate with colleagues at other locations.
A) E-mail
B) Netiquette
C) Cookies
D) Search engines

Accepted Answer

E-mail, or electronic mail, was one of the original features of the Internet that enabled communication between scientists and researchers working on government-sponsored projects at different locations.

Question 15

Simple ____ applications consist of individual sound files that are available for downloading to a computer.
A) Web graphics
B) Web audio
C) Web text
D) Web video

Accepted Answer

The question is asking for the type of application that consists of individual sound files available for downloading to a computer. This best fits the description of web audio applications. Web graphics refer to images, web text refers to written content, and web video refers to video content. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 16

____ is a popular software program used to manage many educational mailing lists.
A) BOOKMARK
B) LISTSERV
C) FAVORITES
D) NEWSGROUP

Accepted Answer

LISTSERV is a well-known software program used for managing mailing lists in education and other industries. It allows users to easily manage subscriptions, send emails to all or specific groups on the list, and customize the settings for each list.

Question 17

Using a(n) ____ program, messages can be created, sent, received, forwarded, stored, printed, and deleted.
A) Telnet
B) e-mail
C) FTP
D) newsreader

Accepted Answer

E-mail programs are designed for creating, sending, receiving, forwarding, storing, printing, and deleting messages. Telnet is used for remote login to a computer, FTP is used for file transfer, and newsreader is used for reading and posting messages on Usenet newsgroups.

Question 18

Simple ____ applications consist of individual files, such as movies or television clips, that must be downloaded completely before viewing.
A) Web graphics
B) Web audio
C) Web text
D) Web video

Accepted Answer

The question specifically mentions "movies or television clips," which are types of video files. Therefore, the best choice is D, Web video.

Question 19

Internet ____ allows parents, teachers, and others to block access to certain materials on the Internet.
A) e-mail software
B) filtering software
C) telephone software
D) authoring software

Accepted Answer

Filtering software is specifically designed to block access to certain materials on the Internet.

Question 20

A(n) ____ is an outline of user standards that reminds teachers, students, and parents that they are guests on the Internet.
A) filtering software (FS)
B) Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
C) K-12 user policy
D) Internet standard

Accepted Answer

An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is a written agreement between users and an organization that outlines the acceptable uses of technology resources, including the Internet. It serves as a reminder to teachers, students, and parents that they are guests on the Internet and should adhere to certain standards while using it. Filtering software (FS) is a tool used to block access to certain websites or content, but it is not an outline of user standards. K-12 user policy and Internet standard are not specific enough to refer to a policy outlining user standards on the Internet.

Quiz 2: Communications, Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web

____ enables you to listen to the sound file as it downloads to your computer.

A newsreader enables a user to access a newsgroup to read a previously entered message, called a(n) ____.

Netiquette recommends that Internet users avoid sending or posting flames, which are ____.

A subject ____ is a type of search tool that allows users to navigate to areas of interest without having to enter keywords.

Adding an article to a newsgroup is done through a process called ____.

To start a chat session, a user is connected to a chat server through a chat ____, which is a program on the computer.

A(n) ____ is a computer that allows users to upload and download files using FTP.

A(n) ____ is a collection of files including text, graphics, audio, video, and program files.

A search ____ is a specific type of search tool that finds Web sites, Web pages, and Internet files that match one or more keywords you enter.

If the discussion in a particular newsgroup is appealing, a user can ____ to it, which means its location is saved in a newsreader so it can be accessed easily in the future.

____ is/are the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in rapid sequence.

____ is/are the simulation of a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional (3-D) space.

:) (Smile) , :( (Frown) , :| (Indifference) , :\ (Undecided) , :-D (Laughing) , and :o (Surprise) are popular ____ used to express feeling in an e-mail message.

____ was/were one of the original features of the Internet, enabling scientists and researchers working on government-sponsored projects to communicate with colleagues at other locations.

Simple ____ applications consist of individual sound files that are available for downloading to a computer.

____ is a popular software program used to manage many educational mailing lists.

Using a(n) ____ program, messages can be created, sent, received, forwarded, stored, printed, and deleted.

Simple ____ applications consist of individual files, such as movies or television clips, that must be downloaded completely before viewing.

Internet ____ allows parents, teachers, and others to block access to certain materials on the Internet.

A(n) ____ is an outline of user standards that reminds teachers, students, and parents that they are guests on the Internet.