Question 1

The major carriers of Internet network traffic are known collectively by what term?
A) Internet transmission link
B) Internet system grid
C) Internet backbone
D) Internet complex

Accepted Answer

The term used to refer to the major carriers of Internet network traffic is "Internet backbone." Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 2

What is the software that finds websites, webpages, images, and other information called?
A) search application
B) subject directory
C) subject query
D) search engine

Accepted Answer

A search engine is a software program that searches a database of internet sites and then shows the results to the user according to the search query. It can find websites, webpages, images, and other types of information on the internet. A subject directory is a curated list of websites organized by subject, while a subject query is a search for information related to a specific subject or topic. While a search application could refer to any type of software that performs a search function, it is not specific enough to be the best answer to this question.

Question 3

Which of the following is a component of a Uniform Resource Locator?
A) domain name
B) prolog name
C) HTTP identifier
D) website protocol initiator

Accepted Answer

The domain name is a component of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL). It identifies the location of a website on the internet.

Question 4

You have just done some online banking. Which of the following could contain your account number?
A) history
B) glossary
C) cache
D) index

Accepted Answer

The answer of You have just done some online banking....

Question 5

You have a new web app and the host for it is going to provide storage for your data on their server. What is this called?
A) mobile backup
B) syndication
C) RSS
D) cloud storage

Accepted Answer

The term for storage provided by a host on their server is cloud storage. Mobile backup refers to backing up data from mobile devices, syndication refers to distributing content to multiple outlets, and RSS is a format for delivering frequently updated web content.

Question 6

A website's home page is most analogous to which of the following?
A) highway billboard
B) cover of a book
C) pop-up window
D) credits of a movie

Accepted Answer

A home page is similar to the cover of a book as it gives an overview of what the website is about and entices the user to explore further. Just like a book cover, a website's home page should be visually appealing and provide a glimpse of what the website has to offer.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A registrar is an organization that sells and manages domain names. They are authorized by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) to register domain names and maintain the registry of domain names.

Question 8

You have a new application that is taking full advantage of the features of your smartphone, including the touch screen and an embedded GPS receiver. What kind of application is this?
A) desktop app
B) web app
C) mobile app
D) tablet app

Accepted Answer

The application is specifically designed for smartphones, utilizing the touch screen and GPS receiver, which are unique features of mobile devices. Therefore, it is a mobile app. Desktop apps are designed for use on computers, while tablet apps are designed specifically for tablets. Web apps are accessed through a web browser and do not require the use of the smartphone's unique features.

Question 9

A DNS server is able to identify which of the following?
A) every computer or device connected to the Internet
B) an IP address based on a domain name
C) the TLD for a given company
D) the browser being used by a mobile device

Accepted Answer

A DNS server is responsible for translating domain names (human-readable) into IP addresses (computer-readable). Therefore, it is able to identify an IP address based on a domain name that it receives as a request. It does not have the ability to identify every computer or device connected to the Internet, the TLD for a given company, or the browser being used by a mobile device.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Firefox is compatible with Linux operating system, while Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Safari are not.

Question 11

A Uniform Resource Locator is the same as which of the following?
A) client DNS
B) push-pull mechanism
C) Web address
D) Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

Accepted Answer

A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) refers to a web address used to locate a resource on the internet, such as a website, file, or program. It is not the same as a client DNS, push-pull mechanism, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Tabbed browsing allows users to have multiple pages open in one window, and in many browsers, users can set multiple home pages that automatically open when the browser starts. Linked browsing, bookmarks and favorites, and hypertext do not offer this feature.

Question 13

What is the World Wide Web?
A) a database of every document stored on computers worldwide
B) the wiring and cabling used to connect computers on the Internet
C) a worldwide collection of electronic documents
D) a set of electronic documents diagramming and charting all the worldwide Internet connections

Accepted Answer

The World Wide Web (WWW) is a collection of electronic documents that are interconnected and can be accessed through the Internet. The documents include information such as text, images, videos, and audio files. The WWW is different from the Internet itself, which is the network infrastructure used to connect computers and devices worldwide.

Question 14

What is the purpose of an Internet Protocol address (IP address)?
A) It specifies whether a computer is using a broadband network or a direct-dial network.
B) It differentiates between a server computer and a client computer and contains codes to identify whether the computer can send data or receive data.
C) It contains the protocol schema used to identify whether the computer is on a wired or wireless network.
D) It uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet.

Accepted Answer

An IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. Its main purpose is to uniquely identify the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet.

Question 15

You are using a website to check the ticket availability for your flight to Denmark. To what category does this website belong?
A) static websites
B) dynamic websites
C) server websites
D) tabbed websites

Accepted Answer

The website for checking ticket availability for a flight to Denmark is most likely a dynamic website as it needs to constantly update the availability of tickets based on real-time information. Static websites, on the other hand, have fixed content that doesn't change unless manually updated. Server websites and tabbed websites are not recognized website categories.

Question 16

In Internet terminology, what is the term, google.com, called?
A) domain name
B) Internet service provider
C) webpage protocol
D) TLD

Accepted Answer

Google.com is a domain name, which is a unique name that identifies a website on the internet.

Question 17

Which of the following are valid TLDs?
A) com, net, bmk
B) gov, org, net
C) mil, com, ipv
D) www, edu, com

Accepted Answer

"com" and "net" are valid TLDs, but "bmk" and "ipv" are not recognized TLDs. "gov" and "org" are also valid TLDs commonly used for government and non-profit organizations, respectively. "mil" is a valid TLD reserved for the military, while "edu" is a valid TLD for educational institutions. "www" is not a TLD, it is a prefix used in URLs to indicate a website.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

When used in conjunction with the Internet, the term "traffic" refers to the communications activity on the Internet, such as the number of requests for data and information being sent and received between devices connected to the Internet. It does not refer to the physical infrastructure (wires, fiber optics, etc.) or the number of devices connected.

Question 19

If your cousin wanted to view information from the World Wide Web, what application software would you tell her to be sure she has on her computer?
A) browser
B) Word processor
C) DNS server support system
D) ISP interface resolution and handshake configuration controller

Accepted Answer

A browser is a software application used to access and view information on the World Wide Web. Word processors are used for creating documents, DNS servers support system and ISP interface resolution and handshake configuration controllers are network-specific applications and not relevant to accessing information on the web. Therefore, the best choice is A, a browser.

Question 20

You are thinking about no longer using the default browser for your Mac and instead switching to a new one. Which browser will you no longer be using if you do this?
A) Safari
B) Internet Explorer
C) Firefox
D) Opera

Accepted Answer

The default browser for Mac is Safari, so switching to a new one would mean no longer using Safari.

Quiz 2: The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating

The major carriers of Internet network traffic are known collectively by what term?

What is the software that finds websites, webpages, images, and other information called?

Which of the following is a component of a Uniform Resource Locator?

You have just done some online banking. Which of the following could contain your account number?

You have a new web app and the host for it is going to provide storage for your data on their server. What is this called?

A website's home page is most analogous to which of the following?

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

You have a new application that is taking full advantage of the features of your smartphone, including the touch screen and an embedded GPS receiver. What kind of application is this?

A DNS server is able to identify which of the following?

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 Uniform Resource Locator is the same as which of the following?

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

What is the World Wide Web?

What is the purpose of an Internet Protocol address (IP address) ?

You are using a website to check the ticket availability for your flight to Denmark. To what category does this website belong?

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

Which of the following are valid TLDs?

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

If your cousin wanted to view information from the World Wide Web, what application software would you tell her to be sure she has on her computer?

You are thinking about no longer using the default browser for your Mac and instead switching to a new one. Which browser will you no longer be using if you do this?