Question 1

A computer with a domain name is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A computer with a domain name is called a website, which is a collection of web pages that are interconnected and accessible through a common URL. The other options are not accurate definitions of a computer with a domain name - a web page is a single page within a website, a URL is the specific address for a web page or website, and a web portal is a website that provides access to a variety of resources and services.

Question 2

Little circles located in front of various website screen options,which can be selected with the mouse,are called ________.

Accepted Answer

Radio buttons are the little circles located in front of various website screen options that can be selected with the mouse. Hyperlinks are clickable text or images that take you to another webpage. Text boxes are areas on a webpage where users can input text. Web portals are websites that serve as a starting point for accessing information and services on the internet.

Question 3

HTML connections to other documents or web pages that contain related information are called ________ links.

Accepted Answer

Hypertext links are used to connect to other documents or web pages that contain related information. HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, but it refers to the protocol used to access and exchange data on the web. Multimedia refers to different types of media that can be used on the web, such as images, videos, and audio. URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is the address used to locate a web page or resource on the internet.

Question 4

The first page seen at a website is called the ______.

Accepted Answer

The first page seen at a website is called the home page.

Question 5

Which of these can be used to locate information on the web by asking questions or using keywords?

Accepted Answer

Search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo allow users to enter keywords or questions to locate information on the web. Home pages are simply the main page of a website, hyperlinks are clickable links that take you to other web pages, and URLs are the address or location of a particular web page.

Question 6

Software that enables users to find and access the various parts of the web is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A browser is software that allows users to access and browse the internet. It is what enables users to find and access various parts of the web. A home page is the initial web page that loads when a user launches their browser or clicks on the home button. A website is a collection of web pages that are related to each other, accessible via a common domain name. A web page is a single page within a website, containing information and/or media.

Question 7

An independently controllable section of a web page is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A frame is a section of a web page that can be independently controlled and manipulated, allowing for separate scrolling, resizing, and content display within the same page. Hyperlinks, radio buttons, and windows do not necessarily denote independent sections of a web page.

Question 8

The .gov,.com,.net,and .edu extensions are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

The .gov, .com, .net, and .edu extensions are examples of domains, which are used to identify and categorize websites on the internet. Protocols refer to the methods and rules for transmitting information online, directory names are the structure of file systems, and URLs are the addresses used to access specific websites.

Question 9

A point of public access to a Wi-Fi network is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A point of public access to a Wi-Fi network is commonly known as a hotspot.

Question 10

The set of communications rules for exchanging information electronically on the Internet is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The set of communications rules for exchanging information electronically on the Internet is called a protocol, such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) or SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). A web browser (A) is a software application used to access and view websites. HTML (B) is a markup language used to create and structure web pages. A URL (C) is a specific web address that identifies the location of a webpage or resource on the Internet.

Question 11

Websites that group together in one convenient location popular features such as online shopping malls,email support,community forums,and current news and weather are called ________.

Accepted Answer

Web portals are designed to bring together a variety of features and content in one place for convenience. Examples of popular web portals include Yahoo!, MSN, and AOL. These sites often offer a range of services, such as online shopping, email, news, and weather, along with community forums and other interactive features.

Question 12

When you are connecting to the Internet,during the process of authentication you must provide a(n)__________ and a password.

Accepted Answer

When connecting to the internet, authentication requires a username and password. The username is used to identify the user and the password is used to verify the user's identity. The other options (POP, ISP, protocol) are not related to authentication during internet connection.

Question 13

In a client-server network,a(n)__________ is a central computer that supplies data or services requested of it.

Accepted Answer

In a client-server network, a server is the central computer that supplies data or services requested of it. The other options, ISP, browser, and website, are not necessarily central computers that supply data or services in this context.

Question 14

A specific web address for specific information is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the specific web address for a particular web page or resource. It includes the protocol (such as HTTP or HTTPS), the domain name or IP address of the server, and the specific path to the resource on the server. Choices A, B, and D are not as specific as a URL and can refer to any web page or link.

Question 15

A __________ is a collection of modems and other equipment in a local area that acts as an ISP's gateway to the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A point of presence (POP) is a location within a network where various telecommunications and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have equipment connected to facilitate data transmission and to provide access to the Internet. It is the physical location that an ISP has equipment in order to provide access to the internet.

Question 16

Which of these provides lists of several websites classified by topic?

Accepted Answer

A subject directory provides lists of several websites classified by topic. A web portal is a website that serves as a starting point for accessing multiple resources on the internet. A metasearch engine searches multiple search engines simultaneously and displays the results. A browser is a software application used to access and view websites on the internet.

Question 17

When you connect to your ISP's POP,the ISP and the equipment at the POP go through a process called _________,establishing the speed of the Internet connection,and then proceed to _________.

Accepted Answer

The process starts with handshaking, where the ISP and the equipment at the POP establish the parameters of the connection, including the speed. Following successful handshaking, authentication occurs, where the user's credentials are verified to allow access to the ISP's services.

Question 18

A(n)__________ uniquely identifies each computer and device connected to the Internet.

Accepted Answer

IP address stands for internet protocol address and it is a unique identifier assigned to each device connected to the internet. It allows devices to communicate with each other and facilitates data transfer. Web page (A) refers to a specific page on the internet, POP (C) stands for post office protocol and is used for email retrieval, and URL (D) stands for uniform resource locator and refers to the web address of a specific page or resource on the internet.

Question 19

The subject word (or words)of the topic you wish to find while using a search engine is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The subject word or words that a user types in a search engine's search bar is called a keyword. This keyword helps the search engine to retrieve relevant results based on the user's query. The other options, such as directory, URL, and web portal, are different concepts related to the internet but do not directly pertain to the subject word searched on the search engine.

Question 20

The set of special instructions used to specify document structure,formatting,and links to other multimedia documents is called ________.

Accepted Answer

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the set of instructions used to create web pages, including specifying document structure, formatting, and links to other multimedia documents. Hypertext (B) refers to the ability to include links within text to other web pages or documents, but it is not the set of instructions used to create these links. Multimedia (C) refers to the combination of different media types, such as text, images, and sound, but it is not the set of instructions used to create these multimedia documents. HTTP (D) is the protocol used for communication between web servers and clients, but it is not the set of instructions used to create web pages.

Quiz 2: The Internet and the World Wide Web: Exploring Cyberspace