Question 1

A search engine displays a list of webpage names that contain the search text. What is the term for that list?
A) keywords
B) icons
C) hits
D) pulls

Accepted Answer

The term for the list of webpage names that contain the search text is "hits". Keywords refer to the terms entered into the search engine, icons are graphical representations of files or programs, and pulls is not a relevant term in this context.

Question 2

Which of the following occurs when one consumer sells directly to another consumer, such as in an online auction?
A) consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce
B) business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce
C) consumer-to-business (C2B) e-commerce
D) business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce

Accepted Answer

Consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce occurs when one consumer sells directly to another consumer, such as in an online auction.

Question 3

Which of the following consists of images displayed in motion?
A) audio
B) vodcasting
C) video
D) digeo

Accepted Answer

Video consists of images displayed in motion.

Question 4

Which of the following is a program that finds websites and webpages?
A) microbrowser
B) location utility
C) web finder
D) search engine

Accepted Answer

A search engine is a program that finds websites and webpages. The other options, microbrowser, location utility, and web finder, do not specifically refer to searching for websites and webpages.

Question 5

Which of the following is a program that extends the capability of a browser?
A) player
B) plug-in
C) rebrowser
D) publisher

Accepted Answer

A plug-in is a software component that adds a specific feature to an existing software application, in this case, a browser. Players, re-browsers, and publishers are not commonly used terms to describe browser extensions or add-ons.

Question 6

Most e-commerce actually takes place between businesses. What is this called?
A) consumer-to-business (C2B) e-commerce
B) business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce
C) consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce
D) business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce

Accepted Answer

E-commerce that takes place between businesses is called business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce. Option A (consumer-to-business) refers to e-commerce where consumers sell products or services to businesses. Option B (business-to-consumer) refers to e-commerce where businesses sell products or services to consumers. Option C (consumer-to-consumer) refers to e-commerce where consumers sell products or services to other consumers.

Question 7

Which of the following terms refers to any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality?
A) portal
B) web app
C) multimedia
D) Java applet

Accepted Answer

Multimedia refers to any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality. Portals and web apps may contain multimedia elements, but they specifically refer to a website or web-based application. Java applets refer specifically to small programs written in the Java programming language that run within web browsers.

Question 8

Which of the following is a website like the one in the accompanying figure that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location?
A) portal
B) keyframe
C) extraction
D) powerpoint

Accepted Answer

The website in the accompanying figure is an example of a portal, which offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location. Keyframe is a term used in video editing, extraction is the process of taking out data from a larger data set, and PowerPoint is a presentation software.

Question 9

What is the term for a combination of user name and domain name that identifies a user so he or she can receive Internet email?
A) email link
B) email address
C) email reference
D) user clause

Accepted Answer

The term for a combination of user name and domain name that identifies a user so he or she can receive Internet email is email address. It is composed of two parts: the user name, which comes before the "@" symbol, and the domain name, which comes after the "@" symbol.

Question 10

Which of the following is a group of email names and addresses used for mass distribution of a message?
A) chat list
B) actor list
C) email list
D) client list

Accepted Answer

An email list is a group of email names and addresses used for mass distribution of a message. A chat list is not specific to email and is used for instant messaging. An actor list is a list of performers in a production. A client list is a list of customers or clients.

Question 11

Which of the following is a digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photo?
A) applet
B) pic
C) keyframe
D) graphic

Accepted Answer

A graphic is a digital representation of nontext information, such as a drawing, chart, or photo. An applet is a small application program, while a pic is an informal term for a picture, and a keyframe is a reference point used in animation and video editing.

Question 12

Which of the following is special software that a user needs in order to listen to an audio file on a computer?
A) media reader
B) broadcaster
C) media player
D) audio browser

Accepted Answer

A media player is specialized software used to listen to audio files on a computer. A media reader is not a valid term, a broadcaster typically refers to the person or platform transmitting the audio, and an audio browser is not a common term in this context.

Question 13

What is the term for the transmission of messages and files via a computer network?
A) email
B) DSL
C) FTP
D) C2C

Accepted Answer

Email is the term for the transmission of messages and files via a computer network. It stands for electronic mail and is widely used for communication in both personal and professional settings.

Choice B, DSL, refers to a type of internet connection and is not specifically related to the transmission of messages and files.

Choice C, FTP, stands for File Transfer Protocol and is a method for transferring files between computers, but it does not necessarily involve the transmission of messages.

Choice D, C2C, stands for consumer-to-consumer and refers to businesses or services that facilitate transactions between individual consumers, rather than between a consumer and a company. It is not directly related to the transmission of messages and files via a computer network.

Question 14

Which of the following is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting?
A) casting
B) streaming
C) surfing
D) flowing

Accepted Answer

Streaming is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting. Casting refers to the transmission of audio or video content from one device to another, while surfing refers to navigating through websites on the internet. "Flowing" is not a commonly used term in this context.

Question 15

Which of the following is a real-time Internet communications service that notifies users when one or more people are online and then allows them to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room?
A) Wikispace
B) Chattalk
C) IM
D) Communispace

Accepted Answer

IM stands for Instant Messaging which is a real-time Internet communications service that notifies users when one or more people are online and then allows them to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room. Wikispace and Communispace are collaboration tools, and Chattalk is not a commonly used IM service.

Question 16

To find a webpage, the user of a search engine would simply enter a word or phrase in the resource's text box. What is the term for that phrase?
A) search text
B) icon
C) hit
D) key

Accepted Answer

The phrase entered into the search engine's text box is called the search text.

Question 17

Which of the following includes music, speech, or any other sound?
A) audio
B) vodcasting
C) video
D) digeo

Accepted Answer

The term "audio" refers to any type of sound that can be heard, including music, speech, or any other sound. Vodcasting specifically refers to distributing video content over the internet, while video refers to visual content. Digeo is not a term commonly used in relation to audio or video.

Question 18

Which of the following is the development and maintenance of webpages?
A) web distribution
B) web publishing
C) web convergence
D) e-commerce

Accepted Answer

Web publishing refers to the development and maintenance of webpages. Web distribution refers to the dissemination of digital content over the internet. Web convergence refers to the merging of different technologies and media forms into one platform. E-commerce refers to conducting business transactions over the internet, including buying and selling goods and services online.

Question 19

Which of the following is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as three-dimensional (3-D) space?
A) IrDA
B) POP
C) VR
D) TCP

Accepted Answer

VR (Virtual Reality) is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as three-dimensional (3-D) space. IrDA (Infrared Data Association) is a technology used for wireless communication between devices. POP (Post Office Protocol) is a protocol used to retrieve emails from a mail server. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a protocol used for reliable communication over networks.

Question 20

Which of the following is a small version of a larger graphic on a webpage?
A) keyframe
B) thumbnail
C) applet
D) extraction

Accepted Answer

A thumbnail is a small version of a larger graphic on a webpage that is used to preview the content or provide a quick visual reference. Keyframe, applet, and extraction are not related to this concept.

Quiz 2: Connecting and Communicating Online

A search engine displays a list of webpage names that contain the search text. What is the term for that list?

Which of the following occurs when one consumer sells directly to another consumer, such as in an online auction?

Which of the following consists of images displayed in motion?

Which of the following is a program that finds websites and webpages?

Which of the following is a program that extends the capability of a browser?

Most e-commerce actually takes place between businesses. What is this called?

Which of the following terms refers to any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality?

Which of the following is a website like the one in the accompanying figure that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location?

What is the term for a combination of user name and domain name that identifies a user so he or she can receive Internet email?

Which of the following is a group of email names and addresses used for mass distribution of a message?

Which of the following is a digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photo?

Which of the following is special software that a user needs in order to listen to an audio file on a computer?

What is the term for the transmission of messages and files via a computer network?

Which of the following is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting?

Which of the following is a real-time Internet communications service that notifies users when one or more people are online and then allows them to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room?

To find a webpage, the user of a search engine would simply enter a word or phrase in the resource's text box. What is the term for that phrase?

Which of the following includes music, speech, or any other sound?

Which of the following is the development and maintenance of webpages?

Which of the following is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as three-dimensional (3-D) space?

Which of the following is a small version of a larger graphic on a webpage?