Question 1

Which of the following terms means that the people who are conversing on a computer are online at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Real time communication means that the participants are both online and interacting with each other simultaneously.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the role of the W3C?

Accepted Answer

The W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) is responsible for developing protocols and guidelines to ensure the long-term growth of the Web, setting standards for web technologies.

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A host in a network performs which of the following tasks?

Accepted Answer

A host in a network provides services and connections to other computers on the network, acting as a server or endpoint for communication.

Question 4

What is the term for characters, such as :) or :( , used to express emotion in an email message or newsgroup article?

Accepted Answer

Emoticons are characters used to express emotion in written communication, such as email or newsgroup articles. Common emoticons include :) for a smiley face and :( for a sad face.

Question 5

Which of the following is a computer that allows users to upload and/or download files using FTP?

Accepted Answer

An FTP server is a computer that allows users to upload and/or download files using FTP (File Transfer Protocol). FTP clients connect to the FTP server to perform these operations, while an FTP network and FTP base unit do not exist as defined options.

Question 6

Which of the following is the process of transferring files from a computer to a server on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

Uploading is the process of transferring files from a computer to a server on the Internet. Streaming is the process of transmitting data continuously over the Internet as a steady, constant stream. Downloading is the process of retrieving data or files from a server or another computer. Flowing is not a correct term in this context.

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following networks had these two goals:A. allowing scientists to work together on scientific projects;B. functioning even if part of the network was destroyed by a nuclear attack?

Accepted Answer

ARPANET was developed to allow scientists to collaborate on projects and to ensure network functionality even if parts were destroyed, such as in a nuclear attack.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT An organization to which you belong is joining the W3C. What is the mission of the work you will undertake as a member?

Accepted Answer

The mission of the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) is to lead the web to its full potential by developing protocols and guidelines that ensure the long-term growth of the web.

Question 9

For which of the following to work must both parties be online at the same time, and the receiver of a message be willing to accept messages?

Accepted Answer

Instant messaging requires both parties to be online at the same time and the receiver has to be willing to accept messages. Email can be checked at any time and FTP is a file transfer protocol that does not involve real-time communication.

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the goal of Internet2?

Accepted Answer

Internet2 is a collaborative project led by universities to develop and test advanced Internet technologies, aiming to create a faster and more efficient network for research and education purposes.

Question 11

Which of the following defines FTP sites at which anyone can transfer some, if not all, available files?

Accepted Answer

FTP sites that allow anyone to transfer files without being identified are known as anonymous FTP sites.

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your sister just started a company that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet for a small fee. Which of the following describes her company?

Accepted Answer

Her company is an access provider, which offers internet access to individuals and organizations.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of VoIP?

Accepted Answer

VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, which means it uses an internet connection to make phone calls instead of traditional phone lines. It does not use a slow speed dial-up connection or the public switched telephone network. Skype is an example of VoIP software, making choice C the correct answer.

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to make it possible for your smartphone to share its Internet access wirelessly with your friend's device. Which of the following will you use?

Accepted Answer

Tethering is the process of sharing a smartphone's internet connection with other devices, typically through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB.

Question 15

According to netiquette, Internet users should assume which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Netiquette dictates that the use of all capital letters is considered shouting and should be avoided. The other options are not assumptions that should be made according to netiquette.

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following identifies broadband Internet connections?

Accepted Answer

DSL, Wi-Fi, and fixed wireless are all types of broadband Internet connections.

Question 17

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following is a real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer?

Accepted Answer

The answer of  As shown in the accompanying figure,...

Question 18

Which of the following is the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet; that is, it is the conduct expected of individuals while online?

Accepted Answer

Netiquette is the code of acceptable behaviors that individuals are expected to follow while on the Internet. It covers topics like online communication, respecting others' privacy and intellectual property, and using appropriate language and tone. The other options, web politesse, Internet behavior, and web civility, may be used colloquially to refer to online etiquette, but they are not widely recognized or formally defined.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for the basic storage unit on a mobile device. Which of the following represents a single character?

Accepted Answer

A byte is the basic storage unit that typically represents a single character, such as a letter or number, in computing.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your friend is enjoying a cup of coffee in a trendy coffee shop and at the same time is surfing the web, which of the following is she using?

Accepted Answer

A hotspot is a physical location where people can access the internet, typically using Wi-Fi, which would allow your friend to surf the web while enjoying coffee at the shop.

Quiz 2: The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating