Deck 2: Browsing the Web

Question 1

A unique number that identifies a computer or device connected to the Internet is its ____.

A) IRC address
B) Host address
C) Internet Protocol address
D) IM address

Answer 1

C

Question 2

____ web design techniques adjust content based on differences in browsers and mobile devices.

A) Offline
B) Dynamic
C) Static
D) Responsive

Answer 2

D

Question 3

____, which is used on both computers and mobile devices, is the second oldest browser.

A) Mozilla Firefox
B) Apple Safari
C) Google Chrome
D) Opera

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The ____ in the Internet Explorer 11 browser contains the webpage a web server requests.

A) display area
B) Address bar
C) Command bar
D) Favorites Center

Question 5

An example of a general-interest portal is ____.

A) Golf.com
B) Cengage.com
C) MSN
D) Creativity Portal

Question 6

The primary page at a website is called its ____.

A) home site
B) home page
C) start page
D) start site

Question 7

A logo and/or the business or organization's name generally appears at or near the ____ corner of a webpage to help visitors identify the website.

A) lower-right
B) lower-left
C) upper-right
D) upper-left

Question 8

A ____ is typically an application that runs on a computer or device, which requests resources or services from another computer or device.

A) server
B) client
C) host
D) web

Question 9

A(n) ____ seldom changes.

A) dynamic IP address
B) static IP address
C) extension IP address
D) tabbed IP address

Question 10

Most commercial webpages include a ____ that allows visitors to locate specific information at the website.

A) logo
B) privacy and security policy statement
C) search tool
D) copyright statement

Question 11

A(n) ____ consists of four groups of numbers, each separated by periods, or dots.

A) domain address
B) client address
C) web address
D) IP address

Question 12

A domain name is a text alias for one or more ____.

A) browser windows
B) IP addresses
C) page tabs
D) browsers

Question 13

A ____ is a computer that provides resources or services upon request from another computer or device.

A) server
B) host
C) client
D) web

Question 14

The first part of a URL is http://, which is the ____ used to transmit a webpage from a web server to a browser.

A) Internet filter
B) cookie
C) bookmark
D) protocol

Question 15

You can click the ____ button on the Command bar to set privacy and security preferences.

A) Page
B) Tools
C) Safety
D) Help

Question 16

A special type of website that offers access to a vast range of content and services is called a ____.

A) portal
B) host
C) site
D) link

Question 17

To provide a variety of updated content, a news home page may use ____, which change content every few seconds.

A) extensions
B) filters
C) carousels
D) cookies

Question 18

To request a fresh copy of the current webpage from the web server, click the ____ button.

A) Stop
B) Refresh
C) Quick Tabs
D) Recent Pages

Question 19

An example of a portal that focuses on a narrow range of information and services and appeals to visitors with specific interests is ____.

A) Yahoo!
B) Golf.com
C) AOL
D) MSN

Question 20

Most commercial webpages include a ____ informing visitors about the type of information collected from them at the website and how the company uses it.

A) logo
B) privacy and security policy statement
C) search tool
D) copyright statement

Question 21

Using the text you enter as a basis, ____ suggests websites and search keywords and displays them in a list  as illustrated in the accompanying figure.

A) ICANN
B) AutoComplete
C) PII
D) Atom

Question 22

A browser's Stop button might be a(n) ____, included the word, Stop, or resemble a Stop Sign.

A) S
B) X
C) +
D) -

Question 23

A URL can be copied and pasted directly into a Facebook post or ____ tweet.

A) Atom
B) Twitter
C) Pinterest
D) Facebook

Question 24

Information ____ refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of personal information.

A) privacy
B) protection
C) security
D) guarding

Question 25

U.S. ____ laws protect content owners from unauthorized copying and sharing of text, images, and other media.

A) domain name
B) copyright
C) hacker
D) browser

Question 26

____ and black hat hacker are terms used to describe a criminal or unethical hacker.

A) Client
B) Aggregator
C) Cracker
D) Accelerator

Question 27

A browser shortcut to a frequently viewed webpage is referred to as a favorite or ____.

A) web bug
B) web portal
C) bookmark
D) adware

Question 28

Many websites include a(n) ____ search feature to allow you to find a specific webpage within a website.

A) information privacy
B) rich media ad
C) keyword
D) secure connection

Question 29

____ are one method to control websites that can track your content on the Internet.

A) SSLs
B) TTPs
C) XMLs
D) TPLs

Question 30

A ____ site is a website that is designed to look like a legitimate website, but is actually owned by hackers or online thieves who use its content to capture your sensitive personal information.

A) pop-up
B) malicious
C) privacy
D) shopping

Question 31

The ____ list might contain icons for websites visited several weeks ago, last week, and every day of the current week, including today, depending on your settings.

A) Instant Search box
B) Address
C) Recent Pages
D) History

Question 32

Some webpage images, such as many images found at U.S. government websites, are in the ____ and can be used freely.

A) public domain
B) offline domain
C) private domain
D) feed reader

Question 33

A ____ on a home computer connected to the Internet might be set to block certain outgoing communications from a specific software application or operating system utility.

A) firewall
B) host
C) client
D) server

Question 34

Working ____ means that you are viewing previously loaded or saved webpages in the browser, but you are not connected to the Internet.

A) add-on
B) online
C) AutoComplete
D) offline

Question 35

A website ____ on your computer or mobile device lets you open a website or webpage in your browser by tapping or clicking an icon.

A) extension
B) firewall
C) cookie
D) shortcut

Question 36

Really Simple Syndication and ____ are technologies that distribute web content to subscribers based on the websites and types of web content the user specifies.

A) ccTLD
B) SSL
C) Atom
D) static IP addresses

Question 37

____ browsing allows you to open multiple webpages in a single browser window.

A) Tools
B) Tabbed
C) Feed
D) Research

Question 38

A ____ is a small, potentially damaging program or app that can infect a computer or device.

A) client
B) server
C) virus
D) host

Question 39

____ allow you to access web content or take some action based on selected webpage text.

A) Extensions
B) Browser sniffers
C) Cookies
D) Address bars

Question 40

The process of enlarging or reducing the view of the entire current webpage is called ____.

A) sniffing
B) filtering
C) zooming
D) browsing

Question 41

Domain names are case sensitive, but paths and file names are never case sensitive.

Question 42

Tabbed browsing allows you to open a single webpage in multiple browser windows.

Question 43

Domains in the DNS are grouped by type of organization or sponsoring group.

Question 44

The home page is the primary webpage at a website.

Question 45

Devices that connect to the Internet through a temporary connection generally use a temporary IP address, called a static IP address, for the duration of the connection.

Question 46

A webpage with numerous graphics might take longer to load than a webpage with few or no graphics or other media.

Question 47

A favorite, or bookmark, is a browser shortcut to a frequently viewed webpage.

Question 48

Depending on your settings, a History list might contain icons for websites visited several weeks ago, last week, and every day of the current week.

Question 49

Estimating the number of websites and webpages is easy because of the dynamic nature of the web.

Question 50

A URL consists of a protocol, domain name, and sometimes a path and file name.

Question 51

A single web server can store or host many small websites.

Question 52

The organization that oversees naming and numbering functions in the DNS and controls the domain name registration system is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Question 53

The home page in Internet Explorer 11 is a single webpage or group of tabbed webpages that only loads when the Home button on the Command bar is clicked.

Question 54

If you have viewed multiple webpages in one browsing session, tapping or clicking a Forward button returns you to the webpage you viewed immediately before the current webpage.

Question 55

Touch screen-enabled devices allow you to refresh content by tapping at the top of the window and swiping downward.

Question 56

IP addresses use binary numbers, meaning that they correspond to a series of bits and bytes.

Question 57

Text links generally appear underlined in the same color as the other text on the webpage.

Question 58

Each webpage has its own unique web address called a URL.

Question 59

Smartphones and some other devices can use both cellular and wireless technology to connect to the Internet.

Question 60

The IPv6 format limits the number of unique IP addresses to about 4.3 billion.

Question 61

____________________ extend the capability of your browser by allowing you to access web content or take some action based on selected webpage text.

Question 62

A(n) ____________________ protects a computer or a network from unauthorized access by hackers.

Question 63

The web consists of millions of websites and ____________________ of webpages.

Question 64

Most browsers provide a list of suggested websites when you start typing in the Address bar.

Question 65

____________________ browsing allows you to open multiple webpages in a single browser window.

Question 66

A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is sometimes called a(n) ____________________.

Question 67

U.S. copyright laws do not protect content owners from unauthorized copying and sharing of text, images, and other media.

Question 68

As most browsers do not have a built-in feed reader, it is necessary to download stand-alone feed readers or subscribe to online feed services.

Question 69

A(n) ____________________, which can be an email client or browser add-on, is software or an app that collects a user's web feed content and provides it in a readable format for the user.

Question 70

With a mobile device that is touch screen-enabled, pinch the screen to adjust the ____________________.

Question 71

Sharing or ____ icons, such as those  illustrated in the accompanying figure, enable you to share web content with friends, family, or contacts.

Question 72

The ____________________ button is used to halt the download of a requested webpage.

Question 73

Many websites include a keyword ____________________ feature to allow you to find a specific webpage within a website.

Question 74

A(n) ____________________ is a browser shortcut to a frequently viewed webpage.

Question 75

Many websites do not offer printable versions of webpages or articles.

Question 76

Third-party advertisers sometimes use web bugs to collect information about website visitors, such as the time and date the user viewed the webpage.

Question 77

A(n) ____________________ is a text alias for one or more IP addresses.

Question 78

ICANN operates under the auspices of the U.S. Department of _____________________.

Question 79

One way to guard against ____________________ is to never access a link or open an email, text, or file unless you trust the source and you are expecting the communication or file.

Question 80

A(n) ____________________ is an individual who uses technology skills to access a network and the computers on that network without authorization.