Question 1

The ARPANET, ancestor of the Internet, was eventually broken into two networks: MILNET, which included all military sites, and a new, smaller network called the World Wide Web.

Accepted Answer

The ARPANET was eventually divided into two networks: MILNET and ARPANET. The World Wide Web is not a network, but rather a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed through the Internet.

Question 2

The Web has now evolved from a one-directional resource to a two-directional resource.Which of the following statements best describe this paradigm shift?
A)Users are now able to access the Internet faster than ever.
B)Users are able to collaborate and share information.
C)There are an increasing number of social groups.
D)There are an increasing number of Internet service providers.

Accepted Answer

The shift from a one-directional resource to a two-directional resource means that users are not only able to access information but also able to collaborate and share information with others. This has led to the emergence of social media platforms where users can interact with each other, share ideas and opinions, and collaborate on projects or initiatives. The other options (A, C, and D) are not directly related to the paradigm shift towards a two-directional web resource.

Question 3

Gillian is manages a large team of over twenty field staff who telecommute.She would like to have a system whereby the team can communicate effectively to signal where they are.What could help Gillian?
A)instant messaging tool
B)e-mail tool
C)collaboration tool
D)web portal tool

Accepted Answer

An instant messaging tool would allow the team to communicate quickly and efficiently, and would be particularly useful for signaling their location in real time. E-mail and collaboration tools are also useful, but may not be as immediate as instant messaging. A web portal tool may not be as effective for real-time communication as an instant messaging tool.

Question 4

Of all the countries, China has the most Internet users with over 384 million users.

Accepted Answer

According to data as of June 2021, China has the most Internet users with over 989 million users, making it the country with the largest number of internet users in the world.

Question 5

What type of website allows people to add or edit entries in its encyclopedia at any time?
A)blogs
B)wikis
C)bulletin boards
D)discussion groups

Accepted Answer

Wikis are websites that allow users to collaboratively create and edit content in an encyclopedia format. Other examples of wikis include Wikipedia and Wikia. Blogs, bulletin boards, and discussion groups do not have the same open editing structure as wikis.

Question 6

The information department at Company Nex recommends providing its home-based employees a secure way to access and transfer files over the Internet.What type of network would achieve this?
A)personal access
B)virtual private
C)metropolitan access
D)Wi-Fi

Accepted Answer

A virtual private network (VPN) would provide a secure way for home-based employees to access and transfer files over the Internet. A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between the user's computer and the company's network, ensuring that all data transmitted is kept secure and private. Personal access and Wi-Fi are not secure enough to meet the information department's recommendation, and a metropolitan access network would not be necessary for this specific use case.

Question 7

Pascale maintains her company's website and every evening, she updates the necessary information so the company website remains current.What can Pascale use to help her?
A)content streaming
B)file transfer protocol
C)cloud upload protocol
D)instant messaging transfer

Accepted Answer

Pascale can use file transfer protocol (FTP) to easily and securely transfer updated files to the company's web server, which will make the necessary changes to the website. FTP makes it easy to transfer large files and is often used by web developers and administrators to manage website content.

Answer: A and C
 Content streaming and cloud upload protocol are also useful tools that Pascale can use to update the company website. Content streaming allows real-time updates to be made to the website without requiring a manual update, while cloud upload protocol allows files to be uploaded and accessed from anywhere with an internet connection, making it easy to manage website content from multiple locations.

Question 8

Gilles is the project manager of a large project with a team of over 20 staff who are located all over Toronto.He would like to have a system whereby the team can communicate effectively and share resources.What could help Gilles?
A)Instant messaging tool
B)E-mail tool
C)Collaboration tool
D)Web portal tool

Accepted Answer

A collaboration tool would allow the team to communicate effectively, share resources, and work together seamlessly, which is ideal for a large, distributed team.

Question 9

What is the standard page description language for Web pages?
A)HTML
B)tags
C)IP addresses
D)hypertext

Accepted Answer

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the standard page description language used for structuring web pages. It provides a way to create and format content, embed images and multimedia, and link to other pages and resources.

Question 10

China has by far the most Internet users, which is more people than the total U.S.population.

Accepted Answer

As of January 2021, China had approximately 989 million Internet users, while the estimated U.S. population is around 331 million. Therefore, China has more Internet users than the total U.S. population.

Question 11

Wallsmart is an online retail company that offers an effective means for their customers and their suppliers to communicate and share information securely online.What protocol would be involved here?
A)Internet
B)Simple object access
C)Web services descriptive language
D)Universal discovery description and integration

Accepted Answer

The answer of Wallsmart is an online retail company that...

Question 12

Today's Internet is made up of more than 750 million computers supporting over 2 billion users.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. According to recent statistics, the Internet consists of over 750 million computers and serves more than 2 billion users worldwide.

Question 13

New advancements in technology and telecommunications have made is possible to watch full featured movies online.What type of technology would make this possible?
A)Rich internet applications
B)Web 1.0
C)Social networking
D)Content streaming

Accepted Answer

Content streaming technology allows for the continuous playback of movies via the internet without having to completely download the entire file first. This makes it possible for users to watch full featured movies online without experiencing lag or buffering issues.

Question 14

Marguerite is a web designer and has been asked to improve the look and feel of her company website streamlining the menu and navigation controls.What tool could she use to achieve this improvement?
A)Java
B)Extensible markup language
C)Cascading style sheet
D)C++

Accepted Answer

Cascading style sheet (CSS) is the best tool for improving the look and feel of a website and streamlining the menu and navigation controls. CSS is used to control the layout, formatting, and presentation of web pages and enables designers to separate the content and design of a web page. This allows for more efficient and consistent design across a website, making it easier for users to navigate and find the information they need. Java, Extensible markup language (XML), and C++ are programming languages and are not as well-suited to web design and presentation as CSS.

Question 15

The Next Generation Internet is also known as Internet2, or Abilene.

Accepted Answer

The Next Generation Internet is indeed also known as Internet2 or Abilene. It is a high-speed network developed by U.S. universities and research institutions.

Question 16

What can be used in an enterprise to enable the sharing of information between employees, training for new employees, or customer support for products?
A)a wiki
B)a Web portal
C)Web analytics software
D)a productivity suite service

Accepted Answer

A wiki is a collaborative platform that allows employees to share information and knowledge, create and edit content in real-time, and document processes and procedures. It is an excellent tool for training new employees and providing customer support for products, as it allows for easy access to up-to-date information and expertise.

Answer: B) a Web portal 
 A web portal is a website that provides a single point of access to various applications, services, and information sources. It can be used to enable the sharing of information between employees, provide training resources for new employees, and offer customer support for products. A web portal can be customized to meet the specific needs of the enterprise and its users.

D) a productivity suite service and C) Web analytics software are not the best choices for enabling information sharing, training, or customer support. A productivity suite service typically includes tools for creating, editing and sharing documents, presentations and spreadsheets, but does not provide a platform for collaboration or knowledge sharing. Web analytics software is used to track website traffic, user behavior and demographics, but not for sharing information, training or support.

Question 17

What automated programs scour the Web in an attempt to catalogue every Web page by topic?
A)applets
B)spiders
C)search engines
D)application keyword finders

Accepted Answer

Spiders, also known as crawlers or bots, are automated programs that crawl the web in attempt to catalogue every web page by topic. They collect data on web pages and index them, allowing search engines to retrieve the information when users perform a search. Applets, search engines, and application keyword finders may be related to web crawling or indexing, but they are not used to specifically catalogue every web page by topic.

Question 18

What search engine dominates the market?
A)Microsoft's Bing
B)China's Baidu
C)Yahoo
D)Google

Accepted Answer

Google dominates the search engine market with a share of approximately 92% in the worldwide desktop search engine market as of 2021. Microsoft's Bing has a market share of around 2.5%, China's Baidu has around 1.6%, and Yahoo has around 1.1%. Therefore, Google is the best choice for dominating the search engine market.

Question 19

What valuable tool enables you to find information on the Web by specifying words or phrases-known as keywords-related to a topic of interest?
A)an applet
B)a search engine
C)a Web portal
D)an index generator

Accepted Answer

A search engine is a valuable tool that allows users to find information on the web by specifying keywords related to a topic of interest. Search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing use algorithms to crawl through the vast amount of information on the internet and provide relevant results to the user based on their search query.

Question 20

Richard is improving his company's intranet to allow for better integration of the all applications and create a one stop access to all resources needed.What could Richard create for his company?
A)Cloud applications
B)Extranet applications
C)Web portal
D)Collaboration portal

Accepted Answer

A web portal would allow for a centralized access point to all applications and resources, providing a one-stop access solution for the company's intranet.

Quiz 7: The Internet, Web, Intranets, and Extranets

The ARPANET, ancestor of the Internet, was eventually broken into two networks: MILNET, which included all military sites, and a new, smaller network called the World Wide Web.

The Web has now evolved from a one-directional resource to a two-directional resource.Which of the following statements best describe this paradigm shift?

Gillian is manages a large team of over twenty field staff who telecommute.She would like to have a system whereby the team can communicate effectively to signal where they are.What could help Gillian?

Of all the countries, China has the most Internet users with over 384 million users.

What type of website allows people to add or edit entries in its encyclopedia at any time?

The information department at Company Nex recommends providing its home-based employees a secure way to access and transfer files over the Internet.What type of network would achieve this?

Pascale maintains her company's website and every evening, she updates the necessary information so the company website remains current.What can Pascale use to help her?

Gilles is the project manager of a large project with a team of over 20 staff who are located all over Toronto.He would like to have a system whereby the team can communicate effectively and share resources.What could help Gilles?

What is the standard page description language for Web pages?

China has by far the most Internet users, which is more people than the total U.S.population.

Wallsmart is an online retail company that offers an effective means for their customers and their suppliers to communicate and share information securely online.What protocol would be involved here?

Today's Internet is made up of more than 750 million computers supporting over 2 billion users.

New advancements in technology and telecommunications have made is possible to watch full featured movies online.What type of technology would make this possible?

Marguerite is a web designer and has been asked to improve the look and feel of her company website streamlining the menu and navigation controls.What tool could she use to achieve this improvement?

The Next Generation Internet is also known as Internet2, or Abilene.

What can be used in an enterprise to enable the sharing of information between employees, training for new employees, or customer support for products?

What automated programs scour the Web in an attempt to catalogue every Web page by topic?

What search engine dominates the market?

What valuable tool enables you to find information on the Web by specifying words or phrases-known as keywords-related to a topic of interest?

Richard is improving his company's intranet to allow for better integration of the all applications and create a one stop access to all resources needed.What could Richard create for his company?