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

Accepted Answer

An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each device connected to the internet. It enables communication between devices by indicating the source and destination of data packets. IRC address is used for chat rooms, Host address is a general term that could refer to different types of addresses like MAC address, and IM address is used for instant messaging.

Question 2

____ web design techniques adjust content based on differences in browsers and mobile devices.
A) Offline
B) Dynamic
C) Static
D) Responsive

Accepted Answer

Responsive web design techniques adjust content based on differences in browsers and mobile devices, making it the best choice for this question. The other choices, offline, static, and dynamic, do not specifically deal with adjusting content based on differences in browsers and mobile devices.

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

Accepted Answer

Opera is the second oldest browser, having been released in 1995.

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

Accepted Answer

The display area is the part of the browser where the webpage is displayed, which is what a web server requests. The Address bar is where the URL of the webpage is entered, the Command bar contains navigation and tool options, and the Favorites Center contains saved websites for easy access.

Question 5

An example of a general-interest portal is ____.
A) Golf.com
B) Cengage.com
C) MSN
D) Creativity Portal

Accepted Answer

MSN is a general-interest portal that provides news, weather, entertainment, and lifestyle content. Golf.com and Creativity Portal are niche portals focused on specific topics, and Cengage.com is an educational portal.

Question 6

The primary page at a website is called its ____.
A) home site
B) home page
C) start page
D) start site

Accepted Answer

The standard term for the primary page at a website is "home page". The other options may be used informally, but "home page" is the most widely recognized and accepted term.

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

Accepted Answer

The upper-left corner of a webpage is the standard location for a logo and/or the business or organization's name. This placement is known as the "F-pattern" because eye-tracking studies have shown that visitors tend to scan webpages in an F-shaped pattern, starting from the upper-left corner. Placing the logo and/or name in this location makes it easier for visitors to quickly identify the website and brand.

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

Accepted Answer

A client is typically an application that requests resources or services from a server. The server is the computer or device that provides those resources or services. The host refers to any computer or device that is connected to a network, and the web is the collection of interlinked web pages that can be accessed through the Internet.

Question 9

A(n) ____ seldom changes.
A) dynamic IP address
B) static IP address
C) extension IP address
D) tabbed IP address

Accepted Answer

A static IP address is assigned to a device and rarely changes. A dynamic IP address, on the other hand, can change frequently. Extension and tabbed IP addresses are not types of IP addresses.

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

Accepted Answer

A search tool allows visitors to locate specific information at the website. While logos, privacy and security policy statements, and copyright statements may also be included on commercial webpages, they do not necessarily help visitors locate specific information.

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

Accepted Answer

An IP address consists of four groups of numbers, each separated by periods, or dots.

Question 12

A domain name is a text alias for one or more ____.
A) browser windows
B) IP addresses
C) page tabs
D) browsers

Accepted Answer

A domain name is a text alias for one or more IP addresses. This allows users to easily remember and access websites without needing to remember the numerical IP address.

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

Accepted Answer

A server is designed to provide resources or services to other devices on a network. It serves as the central hub for managing, storing, and distributing data and information.

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

Accepted Answer

The first part of a URL is the protocol, which identifies the rules and standards used for communication between computers. In this case, "http://" stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, which is used to transmit webpages from a web server to a browser. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a user's computer by a website to remember their preferences or track their behavior. A bookmark is a saved link to a webpage that a user can access quickly. An Internet filter is software that controls access to websites based on certain criteria, such as content or user permissions.

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

Accepted Answer

The "Safety" button on the Command Bar in most web browsers allows users to set privacy and security preferences. This is where users can adjust settings for cookies, pop-ups, and malware protection.

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

Accepted Answer

A portal is a website that serves as a single access point to a variety of content and services, such as email, news, weather, search engines, and more. It often provides customizable features that allow users to personalize their experience and access specific information that is relevant to their interests or needs. A host refers to the server or computer that stores a website's files and data, while a site or link refers to a specific location or address on the internet.

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

Accepted Answer

Carousels are a common web design feature used to showcase a variety of updated content on a news home page. They rotate through different images or stories every few seconds, providing users with a dynamic and engaging experience. Extensions, filters, and cookies are unrelated to the function of a news carousel.

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

Accepted Answer

In order to request a fresh copy of the current webpage from the web server, the best choice would be to click the Refresh button. This will reload the page, ensuring that any changes made to the webpage (such as updates to content or formatting) will be displayed. The Stop button is used to halt the loading of a webpage, while Quick Tabs and Recent Pages are not related to refreshing a webpage.

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

Accepted Answer

Golf.com is a portal that focuses on a specific interest, which is golf. It provides information and services related to golf, such as golf news, equipment reviews, and course directories. Yahoo, AOL, and MSN are more general portals that offer a wide range of information and services, appealing to a broader audience.

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

Accepted Answer

A privacy and security policy statement is a legal requirement for most commercial websites, and it informs visitors about the types of information collected from them at the website and how the company uses it. A logo, search tool, and copyright statement are not relevant in providing this information to website visitors.

Quiz 2: Browsing the Web

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

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

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

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

An example of a general-interest portal is ____.

The primary page at a website is called its ____.

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

A(n) ____ seldom changes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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