Question 1

Which of the following consists of images displayed in motion?

Accepted Answer

Video consists of images displayed in motion. Audio is sound, vodcasting is video content delivered through a podcast, and digeo is not a known term in relation to media or technology.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A media player is a special software that a user needs to listen to an audio file on a computer. A media reader is typically used for reading files from a memory card or a USB drive. A broadcaster is used for live streaming content. An audio browser is not a common software term.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Web publishing involves the creation and maintenance of webpages, while web distribution refers to the dissemination of information or content through the web. Web convergence refers to the integration of different types of media such as text, audio, and video on the web. E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services online.

Question 4

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

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 5

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?

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 sending content from one device to another using a wireless connection, usually for entertainment purposes. Surfing refers to browsing the internet. Flowing is not a commonly used term in this context.

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

The 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 is commonly known as Instant Messaging (IM).

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

The accompanying figure depicts a portal, which is a website that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location. The other choices (keyframe, extraction, and powerpoint) are not related to the concept of a portal.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A plug-in is a program that extends the capability of a browser by adding specific features or functions. Examples of plug-ins include Adobe Flash Player, Java, and QuickTime.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

VR stands for Virtual Reality which means using computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as three-dimensional (3-D) space. IrDA stands for Infrared Data Association, POP stands for Post Office Protocol and TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol which are not related to the given definition.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photo is called a graphic. A pic is a colloquial term for a photograph and not a technical term. An applet is a small software application typically used within a web browser. A keyframe is a term used in animation or video production to denote a specific frame that defines the beginning or end of a transition between two or more keyframes.

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

The term for the phrase entered in the search engine's text box is "search text."

Question 12

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?

Accepted Answer

An email address is a combination of a user name and a domain name that identifies a user so he or she can receive Internet email. It is the unique identifier for sending and receiving email messages.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce refers to the exchange of goods and services between businesses through online platforms. This type of e-commerce is the most common and accounts for the majority of e-commerce transactions.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Audio refers to any sound or noise, including music, speech, or other sounds. Vodcasting is a form of video podcasting, which primarily relies on video content rather than audio. Video refers to moving images, while Digeo is not a commonly used term related to sound.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

An email list is a group of email names and addresses used for mass distribution of a message.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A thumbnail is a small version of a larger graphic on a webpage that allows for quick preview or access to the larger image. Keyframe refers to a specific frame in a video or animation, applet refers to a small application program typically used within a web browser, and extraction is the process of taking a portion of data from a larger set.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The term for the list of webpage names that contain the search text is "hits." "Keywords" are the words or phrases used in the search, "icons" are graphical symbols, and "pulls" is not a relevant term in this context.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce occurs when one consumer sells directly to another consumer, such as in an online auction. Business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce occurs when businesses sell products or services directly to consumers. Consumer-to-business (C2B) e-commerce occurs when consumers sell products or services to businesses. Business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce occurs when businesses sell products or services to other businesses.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A search engine is a program that finds websites and webpages by allowing users to enter keywords or phrases and then returning a list of relevant results. A microbrowser is a type of web browser designed for use on mobile devices. A location utility is a program that determines the geographic location of a device or user. "Web finder" is not a commonly used term for a program that finds websites or webpages.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Multimedia refers to any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality. A portal is a website that serves as a gateway to other websites and services. A web app is an application accessed through a web browser. A Java applet is a type of program that runs within a web browser and is written in the Java programming language.

Quiz 2: Connecting and Communicating Online