Question 1

Which of the following was the "killer app" of 2012?
A)social networks
B)blogs
C)tablet PCs
D)search engines

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Question 2

Akamai offers all of the following services except:
A)instant messaging.
B)targeted advertising.
C)security services.
D)global traffic management.

Accepted Answer

Akamai offers targeted advertising, security services, and global traffic management but does not offer instant messaging services.

Question 3

Which of the following is a Web 2.0 service or application?
A)wikis
B)e-mail
C)IM
D)online forums

Accepted Answer

Wikis are a prime example of Web 2.0 services as they allow users to not only read but also create and edit content collaboratively. E-mail, IM, and online forums are not necessarily exclusive to Web 2.0 and existed before the advent of Web 2.0 technologies.

Question 4

Which of the following is currently the most popular Web browser?
A)Internet Explorer
B)Netscape
C)Safari
D)Firefox

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Question 5

A(n)________ is a Web application that allows users to easily add and edit content on a Web page.
A)wiki
B)podcast
C)blog
D)RSS feed

Accepted Answer

A wiki is a Web application that allows users to easily add and edit content on a Web page. This makes it a great choice for collaborative projects or websites that require frequent updates and contributions from multiple users. Unlike a blog or podcast, which typically has one main author, a wiki allows for a community-driven approach to content creation and management. An RSS feed, on the other hand, is a way of syndicating content from one website to another, and does not involve editing or adding content to a page.

Question 6

In the address http://www.company.com/clients.html, which of the following is the top-level domain?
A).com
B)company.com
C)www
D)http

Accepted Answer

".com" is the top-level domain, which is the part of the domain name that appears after the last dot in the address.

Question 7

The concept behind document formatting had its roots in which of the following?
A)XML
B)SGML
C)HTML
D)GML

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Question 8

The major technologies used with wireless local area networks are:
A)Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
B)Wi-Fi and WiMAX.
C)Bluetooth and 3G.
D)WiMAX and 3G.

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Question 9

Siri is a type of:
A)intelligent personal assistant.
B)widget.
C)gadget.
D)social network.

Accepted Answer

Siri is an intelligent personal assistant developed by Apple Inc. It uses voice recognition and natural language processing to interpret and respond to user requests, making it an AI-powered digital assistant that can perform a variety of tasks for the user.

Question 10

You could expect to find all of the following services in a Web server software package except:
A)security services.
B)FTP.
C)data capture.
D)an RSS aggregator.

Accepted Answer

While it is possible that some Web server software packages may include an RSS aggregator, it is not a necessary or expected feature. The other options (security services, FTP, data capture) are all common and important services that would typically be included in a Web server software package.

Question 11

The ________ helps define the overall structure of the Internet.
A)IAB
B)IESG
C)W3C
D)ITU

Accepted Answer

The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) is responsible for defining the overall structure and operation of the Internet, including the development of technical standards and protocols. The other options listed (IESG, W3C, ITU) have more specific roles within the Internet's operation.

Question 12

The first Web browser to make it possible to view documents on the Web with colored background, images, and animations was:
A)Netscape Navigator.
B)Mosaic.
C)Mozilla.
D)Internet Explorer.

Accepted Answer

Mosaic, created at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications in 1993, was the first web browser to support multimedia features such as images and videos. It also allowed for the display of colored backgrounds and animations, making it a significant advancement in the early development of the World Wide Web. Netscape Navigator, Mozilla, and Internet Explorer came later and built upon Mosaic's foundational features.

Question 13

Which of the following is not true about the mobile platform?
A)Most smartphones use Intel chips.
B)The number of cell phones worldwide exceeds the number of PCs.
C)About 25% of the world's cell phones are smartphones.
D)Unlike PCs, smartphones do not need fans.

Accepted Answer

Most smartphones do not use Intel chips. They mostly use processors designed by ARM Holdings, Qualcomm, and Samsung, among others.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about fiber-optic cable is not true?
A)It consists of twelve or sixteen strands of glass.
B)It is thinner and lighter than coaxial or twisted pair cable.
C)It enables better data security than coaxial cable.
D)There are thousands of miles of installed fiber-optic cable in the United States that are not being used.

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Question 15

Which of the following statements about iPhone apps is not true?
A)They are distributed through Apple's App Store.
B)They are typically written in the Java programming language.
C)They were estimated to generate over $2 billion in 2012.
D)More than 30 billion have been downloaded.

Accepted Answer

iPhone apps are typically not written in the Java programming language, but rather in Objective-C or Swift.

Question 16

Which of the following is a Web application that enables Internet users to communicate with each other, although not in real time?
A)online chat
B)online forum
C)IM
D)VoIP

Accepted Answer

An online forum is a Web application that allows users to communicate with each other by posting messages on a website, which can then be read and replied to by other users. While this communication is not in real time, it does enable users to have ongoing discussions and exchange information. Online chat, instant messaging (IM), and voice over IP (VoIP) are all examples of technologies that enable real-time communication between users.

Question 17

The totality of blog-related Web sites is referred to as the ________.

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Question 18

Which of the following is a high-speed, medium-range, broadband wireless metropolitan area network?
A)Wi-Fi
B)WiMAX
C)Bluetooth
D)ZigBee

Accepted Answer

WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a high-speed, medium-range, broadband wireless metropolitan area network that can provide internet access to homes or businesses within a range of up to 31 miles (50 km). Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are both wireless network technologies, but Wi-Fi is typically used for local area networks (LANs) while Bluetooth is more commonly used for short-range connections between devices. ZigBee is a low-power wireless network technology designed for Internet of Things (IoT) devices that operate on battery power and communicate with each other to form a mesh network.

Question 19

All of the following are characteristics of HTML5 except:
A)a video element that replaces plug-ins such as Flash, QuickTime and RealPlayer.
B)use of CSS3.
C)ability to access built-in functionality of mobile devices, such as GPS and swiping.
D)support for digital rights management.

Accepted Answer

HTML5 does not have built-in support for digital rights management, but various third-party plugins and technologies have been developed to provide this functionality.

Question 20

The protocol that enables the transmission of voice and other forms of audio communication over the Internet is called:
A)VoIP.
B)IPTP.
C)VTP.
D)IP.

Accepted Answer

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is the protocol that enables the transmission of voice and other forms of audio communication over the Internet. IPTP and VTP are not commonly used terms in the context of internet communication, and IP (Internet Protocol) is a general protocol that enables communication and data exchange over the internet, but does not specifically refer to audio transmission.

Quiz 3: E-Commerce Infrastructure: the Internet, Web, and Mobile Platform

Which of the following was the "killer app" of 2012?

Akamai offers all of the following services except:

Which of the following is a Web 2.0 service or application?

Which of the following is currently the most popular Web browser?

A(n) ________ is a Web application that allows users to easily add and edit content on a Web page.

In the address http://www.company.com/clients.html, which of the following is the top-level domain?

The concept behind document formatting had its roots in which of the following?

The major technologies used with wireless local area networks are:

Siri is a type of:

You could expect to find all of the following services in a Web server software package except:

The ________ helps define the overall structure of the Internet.

The first Web browser to make it possible to view documents on the Web with colored background, images, and animations was:

Which of the following is not true about the mobile platform?

Which of the following statements about fiber-optic cable is not true?

Which of the following statements about iPhone apps is not true?

Which of the following is a Web application that enables Internet users to communicate with each other, although not in real time?

The totality of blog-related Web sites is referred to as the ________.

Which of the following is a high-speed, medium-range, broadband wireless metropolitan area network?

All of the following are characteristics of HTML5 except:

The protocol that enables the transmission of voice and other forms of audio communication over the Internet is called: