Deck 5: The Internet and Email

Question 1

The type of device used, the type of Internet connection and service wanted, and the geographical location determine the Internet service provider (ISP) options.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

_____ is a consortium of researchers, educators, and technology leaders from industry, government, and the international community who are dedicated to the development of revolutionary Internet technologies.

A)E-portfolio
B)Fotki
C)Vonage
D)Internet2

Answer 2

D

Question 3

_____ generally refers to applications and services that use the Web as a platform to deliver rich applications that enable people to collaborate, socialize, and share information online.

A)Internet2
B)Web 2.0
C)Plagiarism
D)Blu-ray

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Wikis are typically edited by an individual, whereas a blog is a collaborative Web page and intended to be modified by multiple individuals.

Question 5

According to the online version of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the term plagiarize means "to use another's production by crediting the source."

Question 6

To avoid plagiarizing Web page content, one should credit Web page sources when they are used in papers, on Web pages, or in other documents.

Question 7

The roots of the Internet began with an experimental project called _____ created in 1969 by the U.S. Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA).

A) ARPAWEB ​
B)ARPANET
C)ARPA Net 1.0
D)Web ARPA 1.1

Question 8

Despite its popularity in academia and with government researchers, the Internet went virtually unnoticed by the public and the business community for over two decades because it required computers and it was hard to use.

Question 9

Mobile wireless Internet access requires a DSL modem and is available only to users who are relatively close to a telephone switching station and who have telephone lines capable of handling DSL.

Question 10

Fixed wireless Internet access is a direct connection that transmits via standard telephone lines but does not tie up one's telephone line.

Question 11

Text messaging is also called Short Message Service (SMS) when the message includes a photo, an audio, or a video.

Question 12

Which of the following statements are true of Internet2?

A)It initially connected four supercomputers.
B)It supports only low bandwidth applications.
C)It is the first national network to use 100 Gigabit Ethernet over its entire footprint.
D)It uses low-performance networks which can link only 200 member institutions to deploy and test new network applications and technologies.

Question 13

Internet2 is _____.

A) designed to eventually replace the Internet ​
B)a research and development tool that is focused on speed
C)an application that allows people to collaborate, socialize, and share information online
D)used to support low-bandwidth application

Question 14

Mobile wireless Internet access is the type of direct connection most commonly used with smartphones and tablets to keep them connected to the Internet via a mobile phone network, even as they are carried from place to place.

Question 15

Internet content providers are the suppliers of the information that is available through the Internet. Internet content providers can be commercial businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and more. See 5-1: Evolution of the Internet

Question 16

Twitter lets you post updates called tweets of up to 200 characters that anyone can view.

Question 17

_____ is the largest and most well-known computer network, linking billions of computers all over the world.

A)An intranet
B)An extranet
C)The Internet
D)T he World Wide Web

Question 18

A social networking site is any site that enables individuals to connect and interact with other individuals.

Question 19

Online auctions are the most common ways to purchase items online from other individuals.

Question 20

Initially, ARPANET connected four mainframe computers. ​

Question 21

The accompanying figure shows an example of how to cite an online article using different style formats. Box 2 constitutes the _____ style format.

A)MLA
B)APA
C)URL
D)http

Question 22

Ashley enters "Baking" in the search bar of a search engine. The search engine returns links to baking recipes, history of baking sites, and sites with definitions of baking. Here, the term "Baking," entered by Ashley, used by the search engine to return results is called a _____.

A)data type
B)crawler
C)spider
D)keyword

Question 23

Which of the following provides leadership in addressing issues that may impact the future of the Internet?

A)The Internet Society
B)The Internet Standards Process
C)The Internet Archive
D)The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

Question 24

Mistletoe is a TV network that primarily broadcasts animated shows. It supplies the latest episodes of its new TV show, Violet the Enchantress, to Hulu. Here, Mistletoe is a(n) _____.

A) Internet content provider ​
B)application service provider
C)Internet service provider
D)private content provider

Question 25

Pablo, a content writer, receives a text message, on his cellphone, containing details about a job offer. The type of message received by Pablo is called _____.

A)Text Protocol (TP)
B)Message over Internet Protocol (MoIP)
C)Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
D)Short Message Service (SMS)

Question 26

_____ are the ruling bodies of countries that can pass laws that impact both the information available via the Web and the access their citizens have to the Internet.

A)Intranet societies
B)Governments
C)Infrastructure companies
D)Hardware and software organizations

Question 27

Instant messaging is commonly referred to as _____.

A)tweet
B)chat
C)post
D)pin

Question 28

John wants to know about free security software he can purchase for his new laptop. He types the keyword "free security software" in the search box and hits enter, which results in a list of links such as "https://www.avast.com/," " free.avg.com/, " " http://www.avira.com/ ," etC)He clicks on one of the links to know more about the product. The links displayed on his screen are known as _____.

A)hits
B)homers
C)web crawlers
D)hotspots

Question 29

Keisha decides to set up a cable Internet connection. She will require a _____ for this cable service.

A)cable modem
B)cable detector
C)cable marker
D)cable TV subscription

Question 30

Rihanna owns a publication in New Jersey. She uses a Web-based software, Open Journals, to manage her publication works. She often downloads many Web-based applications needed for her work. Here, _____ are the companies that distribute Web-based software facilities to Rihanna over the Internet.

A)Legacy utility providers
B)Application service providers
C)Interface providers
D)Payment solution providers

Question 31

Jamie is an entrepreneur and owns three apparel stores in Queensland. The state has levied a tax on the stores to fund various public expenditures. She decides to go through only the government Web pages that provide information related to tax tips before paying the taxes. Which of the following search phrases will provide results of only government Web pages related to tax tips?

A)tax tips
B)tax tips site : . gov
C)government tax tips
D)http://tax tips site : . public

Question 32

In the accompanying figure, the column with box _____ consists of the feature of conventional dial-up Internet access.
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A) ​1
B) ​7
C) ​4
D) ​6

Question 33

Bluewood Hospital uses a connection that allows its patients and visitors to connect their devices wirelessly to the Internet. Here, Bluewood Hospital has created a _____.

A)Wi-Fi hotspot
B)sensor network
C)dial-up domain
D)linkup area

Question 34

According to the online version of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the term _____ means "to steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one's own."

A)plagiarize
B)peptonize
C)dualism
D)journalism

Question 35

Which of the following is a term used by individual providers for fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP)?

A)Verizon FOS
B)Netiquette
C)WiMAX
D)Podcast

Question 36

In the accompanying figure, boxes _____ denote the transfer of an email from a sender's mail server to a receiver's mail server.

A)A-B-D-C
B)B-D-C
C)B-D
D)D-C

Question 37

In the accompanying figure, box _____ denotes the area where the email sent by a user is stored until the recipient opens the email.

A) ​A
B) ​B
C) ​C
D) ​D

Question 38

In the accompanying figure, box _____ denotes a sender composing an email.

A)A
B)B
C) ​C
D) ​D

Question 39

The accompanying figure shows an example of how to cite an online article using different style formats. Box 1 constitutes the _____ style format.

A)MLA
B)APA
C)URL
D)http

Question 40

Elsa, a professional chef, browses the Internet for recipes of certain Chinese dishes. She browses for information on Google, which is a _____.

A)social lookup site
B)search site
C)video exploring site
D)proxy seeker site

Question 41

Case 5-3
There are many different types of online communication and online writing-each with their own special purpose. Knowing what category of information one is trying to find on the Web will help him or her make more efficient and effective use of time. In each of the following questions, give the answer that best describes the item listed in the question.
A free online encyclopedia updated by thousands of active contributors and visited by individuals around the world is _____.

A) a wiki ​
B)a podcast
C)Twitter
D)Kik

Question 42

Identify a disadvantage of Web-based training and distance learning.

A)There is a possibility of technological problems.
B)Each user cannot learn at his or her own pace.
C)Content cannot be updated as needed.
D)Employee training is impossible.

Question 43

The biggest advantage of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is _____.

A)cost savings
B)voice clarity
C)high-quality streaming of movies and television shows
D)0% downtime

Question 44

_________ are enterprises that own or operate the paths or "roadways" along which Internet data travels.

A)Hardware and software companies
B)Infrastructure companies
C)Quoted companies
D)Shipping companies

Question 45

Case 5-3
There are different types of online communication and online writing-each with their own special purpose. Knowing what category of information one is trying to find on the Web will help him or her make more efficient and effective use of time. In each of the following questions, give the answer that best describes the item listed in the question.
Nathaniel, a high school student, is traveling to his aunt's place in Melbourne for the summer holidays. During his time there, he wishes to play football with the people in the neighborhood. Which of the following will help Nathaniel connect with the neighbors with the same interest as his in the new city?

A)a wiki
B)a blog
C)Twitter
D)Meetup

Question 46

Facebook is an example of a(n) _____.

A)social networking site
B)Webinar
C)e-learning platform
D)wiki

Question 47

Case 5-1
The world of the Internet can be overwhelming. It takes time to understand the community and its players. For each of the following questions, look at the organizations, businesses, or individuals listed, and then determine what they represent as a whole.
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) are _____.

A)Internet service providers
B)key Internet organizations
C)matrix organizations
D)Internet content providers

Question 48

Case 5-2
With all the types of Internet connections available, it's important to be able to keep them straight. These questions will test how well the options are understood.
_____ is available in selected areas, uses radio transmission towers, and can reach speeds typically up to 10 Mbps.

A)Mobile Internet access
B)DSL Internet access
C)Broadband over fiber
D)Fixed wireless Internet access

Question 49

Heidi wants to create a collaborative Web page that allows modification by multiple individuals. Here, Heidi is creating a ____.

A)spider
B)crawler
C)keyword
D)wiki

Question 50

_____ is an example of an online payment service.

A)E-portfolio
B)Fotki
C)Vonage
D)PayPal

Question 51

Case 5-3
There are different types of online communication and online writing-each with their own special purpose. Knowing what category of information one is trying to find on the Web will help him or her make more efficient and effective use of time. In each of the following questions, give the answer that best describes the item listed in the question.
Identify a Web page that allows users to read the weekly deliberations of a remote wanderer whose work and discoveries are interesting.

A)A wiki
B)A blog
C)Skype
D)Meetup

Question 52

The term podcast is derived from the _____.

A)iPod
B)podge craft
C)web of "pods" or connections that visitors used to podcast sites can create
D)acronym for Point of Delivery

Question 53

Which of the following is a recorded audio or video file that can be downloaded via the Internet?

A)A podcast
B)A podcast
C)A search phrase
D)A spider

Question 54

Case 5-1
The world of the Internet can be overwhelming. It takes time to understand the community and its players. For each of the following questions, look at the organizations, businesses, or individuals listed, and then determine what they represent as a whole.
AT&T and Comcast are examples of _____.

A) Internet service providers ​
B)instant messaging apps
C)search engines
D)online shopping sites

Question 55

Case 5-1
The world of the Internet can be overwhelming. It takes time to understand the community and its players. For each of the following questions, look at the organizations, businesses, or individuals listed, and then determine what they represent as a whole.
A musician who posts a music video on YouTube and a photographer who posts photos on a Web site are examples of _____.

A)Internet service providers
B)key Internet dealers
C)Internet content providers
D)matrix suppliers

Question 56

Case 5-2
With all the types of Internet connections available, it's important to be able to keep them straight. These questions will test how well the options are understood.
_____ is often the only broadband option for rural areas.

A)Digital Subscriber Line Internet access
B)Fixed wireless Internet access
C)Mobile wireless Internet access
D)Satellite Internet access

Question 57

Iris is a globetrotter. She has recently visited Europe and taken many pictures, which she wishes to share with her friends and family through a media-sharing website. Which of the following social media should Iris use to upload the pictures?

A)Bing
B)Flickr
C)Hulu
D)Xfinity

Question 58

Tom is an HR manager at Yellowwood LLC, which provides financial services. The company wants him to hire a financial advisor who can provide guidance on taxes, stakes, and insurance decisions. Tom should use _____ to find the most suitable candidate for the role.

A)Pinterest
B)Instagram
C)LinkedIn
D) Twitter ​

Question 59

Case 5-1
The world of the Internet can be overwhelming. It takes time to understand the community and its players. For each of the following questions, look at the organizations, businesses, or individuals listed, and then determine what they represent as a whole.
Router manufacturers and makers of the latest Web browser and smartphones are _____.

A)government corportations
B)key Internet organizations
C)hardware and software companies
D)users

Question 60

Case 5-2
With all the types of Internet connections available, it's important to be able to keep them straight. These questions will test how well the options are understood.
_____ is very fast, typically around 25 Mbps, and is the most widely used type of home broadband connection.

A)Mobile Internet access
B)Fixed wireless Internet access
C)Cable Internet access
D)Satellite Internet access

Question 61

Placing telephone calls on the Internet is called _________.

A)Contacts Transfer Protocol (CTP)
B)Telephone with Internet Protocol (TwIP)
C)Internet Calls Transfer Protocol (ICTP)
D)Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Question 62

_________ is the concept that treats all content on the Internet equally.

A)Netiquette
B)Netmasking
C)Net affiliation
D)Net neutrality

Question 63

The _________ is an international community of over 450 organizations dedicated to developing new protocols and specifications to be used with the Web and to ensure its interoperability.

A)Web Architecture Board (WAB)
B)World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
C)Web Governance Forum (WGF)
D)Web Engineering Task Force (WETF)

Question 64

Name and briefly describe at least five groups that most members of the Internet community belong to.

Question 65

_________ typically include both audio and video, take place via a personal computer or mobile device, and are used by businesses and individuals.

A)Web conferences
B)Cue channels
C)Distribution frames
D)Production elements

Question 66

_________ are Web sites designed specifically to help users obtain information on the Web.

A)Social networking sites
B)E-commerce sites
C)Search sites
D)Auction sites

Question 67

Explain how the Web can be used for entertainment purpose.

Question 68

_________ is a direct connection that is usually available only in urban areas.

A)DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Internet access
B)Fixed wireless Internet access
C)Mobile wireless Internet access
D.  Conventional dial-up Internet access

Question 69

Using _________ Web sites, you can download tax forms and fill your tax returns online.

A)Corporate
B)Government
C)Manufacturer
D)Retailer

Question 70

Google+ is an example of a(n) _________.

A)social networking site
B)Webinar
C)e-learning platform
D)wiki

Question 71

A _________ is used to narrow a search.

A)search phrase
B)search puppet
C)search censor
D)search net

Question 72

_________ uses a direct connection and has speeds similar to Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) access, but it is more expensive than both DSL and cable and almost always has a data cap.

A)Fixed wireless Internet access
B)Conventional dial-up Internet access
C)Satellite Internet access
D)Mobile wireless Internet access

Question 73

_________ are similar to Web conferences but typically have a designated presenter and an audience.

A)Webinars
B)Web crawlers
C)Webjets
D)Web forms

Question 74

_________ typically includes Web-based training and is available through many high schools, colleges, and universities as well as organizations that provide professional certifications.

A)Schooling blight
B)Distance learning
C)An educational excursion
D)A transcript

Question 75

Choosing the right Internet service provider (ISP) for one's needs is not always as simple as it seems. List the four main areas of interest and at least two questions to be asked in each area.