Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is multimedia?

Accepted Answer

Multimedia refers to the integration of various forms of media, including text, graphics, animation, audio, video, and virtual reality, to create a comprehensive and interactive experience.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the difference between a wiki and a blog?

Accepted Answer

The main difference between a wiki and a blog is that users can modify posts in a wiki but they cannot modify posts made by a blogger. While both blogs and wikis allow for the sharing of information, the level of collaboration and control over the content is different. Wikis are generally used for collaborative projects where many people can contribute and edit information, while blogs are typically used for individual or company updates and opinions.

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are criteria for evaluating a Web site's content?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If someone's boss wanted to send a message to an employee that contained both a video and a Word processing document, which Internet service would be the most appropriate for her to use?

Accepted Answer

E-mail is the most appropriate service for sending messages that include attachments like videos and Word documents, as it supports file attachments and is widely used for such purposes.

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT IF YOU RECEIVE AN E-MAIL MESSAGE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, WHAT DOES THIS SIGNIFY?

Accepted Answer

Writing in all capital letters is seen as shouting or yelling when it comes to online communication. Therefore, receiving an e-mail message in all capital letters signifies that the person who wrote the e-mail was shouting at you.

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term is used to describe the harassment of computer users through various forms of Internet communications?

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe the harassment of computer users through various forms of Internet communications is cyberbullying.

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes e-commerce?

Accepted Answer

E-commerce refers to business transactions conducted over electronic networks, primarily the Internet, encompassing a wide range of goods and services.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a radio station broadcasts a live sporting event over the Web, what technology are they using?

Accepted Answer

The technology used for broadcasting a live event over the web is called streaming. Podcasting involves recording audio or video content and making it available for download, gaming refers to playing video games, and strobbing is not a technology term.

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Because anyone can make an entry on a wiki, what is true about wikis?

Accepted Answer

Wikis can be edited by anyone, which means the information might not always be accurate. They are useful for initial research but should be cross-verified with more authoritative sources.

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If someone displays a Web page in a browser and the page indicates Flash is needed, what is Flash?

Accepted Answer

Flash is a plug-in used to display multimedia content on web pages.

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are two elements found in an e-mail address?

Accepted Answer

An email address consists of the user name and domain name. The user name identifies the user's mailbox, while the domain name identifies the mail server where the mailbox is located.

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following identify the five steps in Web publishing?

Accepted Answer

The five steps in Web publishing are: planning the Web site, analyzing and designing the Web site, creating the Web site, deploying the Web site, and maintaining the Web site.

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT a graphics format used on the Web?

Accepted Answer

AVI is a video format, not a graphics format.

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are Gmail and Hotmail?

Accepted Answer

Gmail and Hotmail are both free web-based email services that allow users to send and receive emails over the internet.

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Why do many Web pages use graphical designs and images?

Accepted Answer

Graphical designs and images are used on web pages primarily to convey messages, enhance user engagement, and improve the overall aesthetic appeal, making the content more understandable and attractive to users.

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your friend has been asked to repair a washing machine for your cousin. To get an idea of what might be wrong, which Web site should your friend visit?

Accepted Answer

Howstuffworks.com provides detailed explanations on how various machines and devices work, which can help in diagnosing and repairing a washing machine.

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is a small version of a larger graphic?

Accepted Answer

A thumbnail is a reduced-size version of a larger graphic. The other answer choices (SmallGraph, Compressed Bit Form, and Podgraph) do not commonly refer to a smaller version of a larger graphic.

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To what does the term, blogosphere, refer?

Accepted Answer

The term "blogosphere" refers to the worldwide collection of blogs and the interconnected community of bloggers and their blogs.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When you use special software called a player, which formats below can it play?

Accepted Answer

A player software can play audio formats like WAV, QT, and MP3. WAV and MP3 are audio formats, and QT (QuickTime) can handle both audio and video.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When two people are conversing over the Internet in real time, what do you know about them?

Accepted Answer

In real-time internet conversation, both participants must be online to communicate instantly.

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