Deck 11: The World Wide Web and the Internet

Question 1

www.yahoo.com is an example of a ____.

A)URL
B)domain name
C)TLD
D)search engine

Answer 1

A
Explanation: A URL (uniform resource locator)is an address for a specific Web page or document within a Web site.Most people opt for the common term of "Web page address" when referring to a URL.

Question 2

Which of the following functions appears on the menu bar of a Web browser?

A)Help
B)Exit
C)Download
D)Recall

Answer 2

A
Explanation: For Web browsers like Internet Explorer and Firefox,the menu bar appears across the top and includes such functions as File,Edit,View,Tools,and Help.

Question 3

The _____ is a nonprofit organization charged with numerous Internet-related responsibilities,one of which is the oversight of top-level domains.

A)ICANN
B)ITU
C)TLD
D)URL

Answer 3

A
Explanation: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)is a nonprofit organization charged with numerous Internet-related responsibilities,one of which is the oversight of top-level domains.

Question 4

Carl Hoffman Business School is an academic institution.Which of the following TLDs is applicable for its Web site address?

A).travel
B).mobi
C).edu
D).pro

Question 5

What is a Web page?

A)A network of computers sharing the same domain
B)A specific computer on the Web
C)A specific portion of a Web site that deals with a certain topic
D)A link within a Web site

Question 6

Which of the following represents a vast network of computers that connects millions of people all over the world?

A)World Wide Web
B)Internet
C)Internet server computers
D)Blog

Question 7

Which of the following identifies a domain name?

A)A specific location on the Web where you visit,gather information,and perhaps even order products
B)A specific computer on the Web along with the main page of its Web site
C)An Internet service provider
D)The organization that sponsors and manages a Web site for its members

Question 8

El Dorado Web Informatics is an American MNC with businesses in at least 30 different countries across the world.Which of the following Web addresses is applicable to El Dorado Inc.?

A)http:// www.ElDoradoWebinfo.gov
B)http:// www.ElDoradoWebinfo.mil
C)http:// www.ElDoradoWebinfo.edu
D)http:// www.ElDoradoWebinfo.com

Question 9

Which of the following is the TLD of the URL,http:// www.uts.edu.au?

A)uts
B)edu
C)au
D)www

Question 10

Which of the following enables you to surf the Web?

A)Operating systems
B)URL
C)TLD
D)Web browser software

Question 11

Which of the following is likely to opt for the .pro domain?

A)Wanderlust,a travel agency that specializes in adventure tourism
B)Fix Inc. ,an organization that manufactures adhesives
C)Sam Moraes,a registered veterinary surgeon
D)Tina Brown,a Senator planning to launch a new informational Web site

Question 12

Which of the following is the domain name in the URL,http:// www.usatoday.com?

A)www
B)usatoday
C)http
D)com

Question 13

Margaret Sullivan is a TLD expert and a domain name consultant.Which of the following domains is she likely to suggest to her clients who want to start Internet companies?

A).aero
B).net
C).pro
D).edu

Question 14

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)was established in 1967 to encourage and protect intellectual property worldwide through the cooperation of member states.Which of the following is an appropriate domain name for WIPO?

A).int
B).com
C).net
D).edu

Question 15

Which of the following provides you with a multimedia-based collection of information,services,and Web sites?

A)Ftp server
B)Wiki
C)Internet
D)World Wide Web

Question 16

Technically,a Web site address is called a ____.

A)domain name
B)TLD
C)URL
D)Web page

Question 17

A specific portion of a clothing Web site deals with winter wear.This particular portion of the Web Site is known as a ____.

A)microblogging site
B)Web page
C)URL
D)domain

Question 18

The Web site of a leading retailer consists of clickable texts and images that take consumers to other sites or pages of related merchandise on the Web.These clickable texts and images are ____.

A)digital subscriber lines
B)network access points
C)domains
D)links

Question 19

The Web site of an Australian technology company has the following URL: http:// www.GenYTech.com.au.What does the last two-character extension (au)indicate?

A)The country location of the site
B)The nature of the company
C)The core business of the company
D)The security level of the Web site

Question 20

KeepFit is a manufacturer of sports merchandise.You can visit a specific location on the Web and order merchandise from KeepFit.This specific location is KeepFit's ____.

A)Web application
B)Web server
C)Web site
D)TLD

Question 21

Which of the following is true about a search engine?

A)It represents a vast network of computers.
B)It helps you find sites with the information you want.
C)It helps you share and download files.
D)It allows you as a user to change or edit content.

Question 22

_____ allow you to have multiple Web sites open at the same time.

A)Bookmarks
B)Tabs
C)Cookies
D)Wikis

Question 23

Ramona wants information about Golden Eagle Resorts in Utah on the Web.However,she wants to exclude results containing golden eagles (birds)found in Utah.She can use a _____ to refine her search.

A)Boolean operator
B)firewall
C)top-level domain
D)hyperlink

Question 24

A list of the most frequently visited Web addresses would be maintained in the _____ of your Web browser.

A)Address field
B)tools
C)Bookmarks list
D)menu bar

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of microblogging?

A)Anna keeps a Web journal where visitors are allowed to post comments.
B)Richard has a wide network of friends on Facebook.
C)Angela has created a Web site on which visitors can add content.
D)Josh has created an online service through which people can send short text-based messages to each other.

Question 26

Milieu is a Web site that allows you to post personal information about yourself,create a network,and share content photos and videos.Milieu is an example of a(n)____.

A)Wiki
B)RSS feed
C)social networking site
D)chat room

Question 27

Which of the following helps you find Web sites with the information you want?

A)Domain
B)Cookie
C)Wiki
D)Search engine

Question 28

Social networking sites like Facebook are examples of the dynamic application of ____.

A)Web 4.0
B)Web 3.0
C)Web 2.0
D)Web 1.0

Question 29

The Roth University administration plans to use applications of the Web 2.0 technology for its Web site.However,it favors a particular Web 2.0 technology that will allow students to download audio and video files for viewing and listening on their personal computers.Which of the following Web 2.0 technologies satisfies this requirement?

A)Podcasting
B)RSS feed
C)Wiki
D)Blog

Question 30

Bruce,a sophomore and a Web site designer,has created a free-content Web site that allows visitors to create,edit and,change content.This is an example of a(n)____.

A)blog
B)social networking site
C)RSS feed
D)Wiki

Question 31

Which of the following provides you with broadcasts of audio and video files?

A)RSS feed
B)Blogging
C)Podcasting
D)Wiki

Question 32

What is a network access point?

A)It is a company that provides access to the Internet.
B)It is a computer that provides information and services on the Internet.
C)It is a point on the Internet where several connections converge.
D)It is a technology that allows users to surf the Web.

Question 33

A Web site created by Sue,a marine-life photographer,is in the form of a journal in which she posts entries in chronological order,and often includes the option for visitors to add comments to her journal entries and photographs.This is an example of a ____.

A)podcast
B)social networking site
C)Wiki
D)blog

Question 34

The short videos of shows provided by syndicated TV shows are known as ____.

A)mobisodes
B)microblogs
C)tweets
D)status updates

Question 35

Which of the following is true about a social networking site?

A)It allows visitors to freely edit and delete content.
B)It allows users to share content and communicate with others.
C)It is a Web site built along the lines of an encyclopedia.
D)It is a Web site in the form of a journal in which you post entries in chronological order.

Question 36

At each network access point is at least one computer that simply routes Internet traffic from one place to another.This closely resembles a(n):

A)city as viewed from a satellite.
B)airport where you switch planes to your final destination.
C)multi-level car parking facility.
D)rapid transit railway system.

Question 37

The _____ focuses on online collaboration,users as both creators and modifiers of content,dynamic and customized information feeds,and many other engaging Web-based services.

A)Web 1.0
B)Web 2.0
C)Windows
D)Linux

Question 38

Which of the following is true about the Internet backbone of a country?

A)It is the primary body that addresses the growing menace of cyber crimes globally.
B)It is the major set of connections for computers on the Internet.
C)It is a high-security storage facility for files and documents.
D)It is the primary Internet service provider in a given country.

Question 39

Stuart,a stockbroker,uses live streaming across his Web browser interface to remain updated about stock prices and market developments.He uses _____ to obtain frequently published and updated digital content on the Web.

A)podcasts
B)blogs
C)Wikis
D)RSS feeds

Question 40

Which of the following is true about a blog?

A)It is a point on the Internet where several connections converge.
B)It is a Web site where users create a network of friends.
C)It covers a wide range of topics including news commentary,travel,and so on.
D)It provides access to the Internet.

Question 41

Why do Web site addresses start with "http://" (hypertext transfer protocol)?

A)Because it is the communications protocol that supports the movement of information over the Web
B)Because it is the communications protocol that allows you to transfer files of information from one computer to another
C)Because it provides information and services to Web surfers
D)Because it is the communications protocol that allows you to download files

Question 42

When you are using a software that allows you to surf the Web,you are using a(n)____.

A)Web space
B)e-mail software
C)Web browser software
D)ftp

Question 43

Which of the following server computers supports the use of discussion groups and chat rooms?

A)IRC server
B)Ftp server
C)Web server
D)Mail server

Question 44

Which of the following is true about a mail server?

A)It is a computer that provides information on the Internet.
B)It maintains a collection of files and facilitates downloading them.
C)It supports your use of chat rooms.
D)It provides e-mail services and accounts.

Question 45

Your Internet service provider provides you access to the Internet by:

A)providing you Web space.
B)allowing you to own multiple domains.
C)allowing you to connect your computer to its computer.
D)providing you a free Web browser.

Question 46

The online library of Loudon University uses servers that maintain a collection of files containing study notes by professors.These files can be accessed by students all over the world and are downloadable.Which of the following types of servers does the online library of Loudon University use?

A)FTP servers
B)Mail servers
C)Web servers
D)IRC servers

Question 47

What are TCP/IP and ftp?

A)Information protocols
B)Communication protocols
C)Mail servers
D)Network service providers

Question 48

Ralph,an Internet user,frequently downloads screensavers from the Web.In downloading the files from an ftp server,Ralph uses both ftp and ____.

A)POP
B)Http
C)TCP/IP
D)PPP

Question 49

Which of the following is true about a communications protocol?

A)It is a set of instructions to prevent cyber crimes.
B)It is a set of connections for computers on the Internet.
C)It is a set of rules that every computer follows to transfer information.
D)It provides information and services to Web surfers.

Question 50

Rachel,a journalist,discovers that she is unable to access files on a shared network.However,she can surf the Internet and use Microsoft Outlook to communicate with her colleagues.In this case,which of the following Internet servers is most likely affected?

A)Mail
B)Web
C)IRC
D)Ftp

Question 51

Jonathan is a frequent flier.Each time he accesses the Web sites of airlines to book his tickets online,he is using both TCP/IP and ____.

A)PPP
B)ftp
C)POP
D)http

Question 52

There are _____ main types of server computers on the Internet.

A)four
B)five
C)two
D)six

Question 53

The computer that you use to access the Internet and surf the Web is called a ____.

A)port
B)router computer
C)client computer
D)server computer

Question 54

Jane uses a device that allows her to connect her computer to her phone line,enabling her to access another network.Jane is using a ____.

A)satellite dish
B)cable modem
C)firewall
D)telephone modem

Question 55

Olympus is a company that provides Internet access to individuals,organizations,and businesses.Olympus is a(n)____.

A)social networking site
B)Internet service provider
C)Wiki
D)Internet server

Question 56

E-mail software enables you to communicate with other people _____ by sending and receiving e-mail.

A)through IRC
B)electronically
C)through proxy
D)securely

Question 57

Which of the following enables you to use your computer to dial up or establish a link with another computer?

A)Connectivity software
B)Web browser software
C)E-mail software
D)Web space

Question 58

Markus hosts a Web site on the Internet,where he exhibits,sells,and auctions artworks.The storage area where Markus keeps his Web site is known as ____.

A)Web page
B)Web space
C)Web server
D)Wiki

Question 59

Whenever any type of information moves over the Internet,it does so according to ____.

A)ftp
B)POP
C)PPP
D)TCP/IP

Question 60

Internet Explorer,Netscape,and Firefox are examples of ____.

A)Web browsers
B)DSL
C)e-mail software
D)network access points

Question 61

Most Web addresses start with http:// www.

Question 62

If you are using a modem that does not support the use of your telephone line parallely for voice communications,you are using a ____.

A)DSL
B)satellite modem
C)cable modem
D)telephone modem

Question 63

Most people opt for the common term of "Web page address" when referring to a URL.

Question 64

A Web site address is a unique name that identifies a specific site on the Web.

Question 65

Henry uses a high-speed Internet connection using a phone line,which allows him to use his phone line simultaneously for voice communication.Which of the following types of modems is Henry using?

A)Digital Subscriber Line
B)Telephone modem
C)Cable modem
D)Satellite modem

Question 66

All Web sites have a generic Web site address.

Question 67

Internet Explorer,Firefox,and Chrome are some popular Web browsers.

Question 68

The address for a specific Web page is called a domain locator.

Question 69

The World Wide Web is a vast network of computers that connects millions of people all over the world.

Question 70

The last three letters (com)in the Web address,www.yahoo.com,is referred to as the top-level domain.

Question 71

Some addresses have a two-character extension that follows the top-level domain.This denotes country location of the site.

Question 72

A hyperlink represents images that are not clickable.

Question 73

Which of the following is true about a DSL modem?

A)It does not support the simultaneous use of telephone lines for voice communications.
B)It uses TV cables to deliver an Internet connection.
C)It splits the telephone line to facilitate voice communications and Internet connectivity parallely.
D)It uses a satellite dish to deliver an Internet connection.

Question 74

One of the most important features of any Web browser is that you can create,edit,and maintain a list of your most commonly visited addresses on the Web.

Question 75

.jobs is the top-level domain for companies with jobs to advertise.

Question 76

The Web address of FineVine,a wine company,is www.FineVine.com.The TLD of the address indicates that FineVine is a commercial organization.

Question 77

A firewall enables you to surf the Web.

Question 78

ICANN returns the application fee for nonstandardized TLDs if the applications are rejected.

Question 79

The Internet and all its technological infrastructure are what make the Web possible.

Question 80

A domain name identifies an area,or a group of computers on the Web,and the general geographical location of this group.