Question 1

-____________________, such as the one shown in the figure above, are increasingly being used to view Web page content, exchange e-mail and instant messages, and download music and other online content.

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The answer of 
-____________________, such as the one shown in...

Question 2

____________________ enables individuals to create self-published, inexpensive Internet radio broadcasts, such as to share their knowledge, express their opinions on particular subjects, or share original poems, songs, or short stories with interested individuals.

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The answer of ____________________ enables individuals to create self-published, inexpensive...

Question 3

"____________________-based training" refers to any instruction delivered via the Web.

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The answer of "____________________-based training" refers to any instruction delivered...

Question 4

A company that provides Web services is sometimes referred to as a(n) ____________________.

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The answer of A company that provides Web services is...

Question 5

____________________ technology enables one computing device to locate or identify the current status of another device.

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The answer of ____________________ technology enables one computing device to...

Question 6

The ____________________ is a group of over 450 organizations dedicated to developing new protocols and specifications to promote the evolution of the Web and to ensure its interoperability.

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The answer of The ____________________ is a group of over...

Question 7

____________________ Internet access provides fast transmissions over telephone lines and uses a technology that does not tie up your telephone line.

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The answer of ____________________ Internet access provides fast transmissions over...

Question 8

____, as it relates to the Internet, encompasses what information about individuals is available, how it is used, and by whom.
A) Security
B) Privacy
C) Filtering
D) Control

Accepted Answer

Privacy refers to the protection of personal information and data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. It includes control over what information is collected, how it is used, and who has access to it. With the increasing amount of information being shared and collected online, privacy has become a major concern for individuals and organizations alike.

Question 9

____________________ are Web sites designed specifically to help you find information on the Web.

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The answer of ____________________ are Web sites designed specifically to...

Question 10

Web logs are usually referred to as ____________________.

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The answer of Web logs are usually referred to as...

Question 11

____ cookies are cookies placed on your hard drive by a company other than the one associated with the Web page that you are viewing-typically a Web advertising company.
A) Outsider
B) Associate
C) Tagged
D) Third-party

Accepted Answer

Third-party cookies are cookies placed on your hard drive by a company other than the one associated with the web page that you are viewing, typically a web advertising company.

Question 12

Internet Explorer users can view and / or delete cookies and other temporary files by using the ____ dialog box.
A) Windows
B) Edit
C) File
D) Internet Options

Accepted Answer

The Internet Options dialog box in Internet Explorer allows users to view and manage cookies and other temporary files. It can be accessed by clicking the gear icon in the top right corner of the browser and selecting "Internet Options" from the dropdown menu.

Question 13

A(n) ____ is a collection of an individual's work accessible through a Web site.
A) wiki
B) e-portfolio
C) blog
D) e-diary

Accepted Answer

An e-portfolio is specifically designed to showcase an individual's work and achievements. Wikis are collaborative web pages, blogs are typically used for individual writing or commentary, and e-diaries are personal daily logs, none of which would necessarily serve as a collection of an individual's work in the same way an e-portfolio would.

Question 14

A(n) ____________________ site can be loosely defined as any site that creates a community of individuals who can communicate with and / or share information with one another.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ site can be loosely defined...

Question 15

-The accompanying figure shows a(n) ____________________ site.

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The answer of 
-The accompanying figure shows a(n) ____________________ site....

Question 16

With their increased use and audiences, bloggers and the ____________________ (the complete collection of blogs on the Internet) are beginning to have increasing influence on businesses and politicians today.

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The answer of With their increased use and audiences, bloggers...

Question 17

____________________ is a direct connection that transmits over standard telephone lines.

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The answer of ____________________ is a direct connection that transmits...

Question 18

Buying and selling of stocks, bonds, and other types of securities is referred to as ____________________.

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The answer of Buying and selling of stocks, bonds, and...

Question 19

Many Web pages today use ____ -small text files that are stored on your hard drive by a Web server, typically the one associated with the Web page being viewed-to identify return visitors and their preferences.
A) cookies
B) blogs
C) podcasts
D) filters

Accepted Answer

Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user's hard drive by a website's server, typically to identify return visitors and their preferences. This allows the website to personalize content and provide a better user experience.

Question 20

____________________ connections keep you continually connected to your provider and, therefore, continually connected to the Internet whenever your computer or other device being used to access the Internet is on.

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The answer of ____________________ connections keep you continually connected to...

Quiz 8: The Internet and the World Wide Web