Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To what does the term, traffic, refer to when used in conjunction with the Internet?

Accepted Answer

When used in conjunction with the Internet, the term "traffic" typically refers to the amount of communications activity, such as the number of data packets being transmitted or received, on the network. It does not refer specifically to the physical infrastructure of the Internet or the number of devices connected to it.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the World Wide Web?

Accepted Answer

The World Wide Web, also known as the web, is a collection of electronic documents and resources that are interconnected and accessible via the Internet. It is not a database of every document stored on computers worldwide, nor is it the wiring and cabling used to connect computers on the Internet or a set of electronic documents diagramming and charting all the worldwide Internet connections.

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In Internet terminology, what is the term, google.com, called?

Accepted Answer

google.com is a domain name, which is the unique identifier that allows access to websites on the internet.

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are valid TLDs?

Accepted Answer

com, net, bmk, ipv, and edu are all invalid TLDs. The valid TLDs include gov, org, and net. Mil is also a valid TLD but it is not listed in any of the answer choices. Www is not a TLD, it is a prefix used to indicate a web address.

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A website's home page is most analogous to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A website's home page is like the cover of a book because it is the first thing that people see and it gives a brief idea of what the website is about, just like a book cover shows what the book is about. A highway billboard and pop-up window are not good analogies as they are intrusive and not as significant as a home page. Credits of a movie are not a good analogy as they are shown at the end of the movie, while a home page is the first thing people see.

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a new application that is taking full advantage of the features of your smartphone, including the touch screen and an embedded GPS receiver. What kind of application is this?

Accepted Answer

The application is taking full advantage of the features of a smartphone, such as the touch screen and GPS receiver, indicating that it is a mobile app specifically designed for use on a smartphone.

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a new web app and the host for it is going to provide storage for your data on their server. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

Cloud storage refers to storing data on a remote server accessed via the internet. This allows for easy access to the data from any location and often includes features such as data backup and synchronization across devices.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A DNS server is able to identify which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A DNS server is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses. Therefore, it is able to identify an IP address based on a domain name. While it may indirectly provide information about the devices connected to the internet, its primary function is domain name resolution. It is not capable of identifying the TLD for a given company or the specific browser being used by a mobile device.

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of an Internet Protocol address (IP address)?

Accepted Answer

An IP address is a unique identifier assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It identifies the location of the device and allows it to communicate with other devices on the network.

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for a browser that will run on your computer, which uses the Linux operating system. Which of the following is an option for you?

Accepted Answer

Firefox is available for Linux operating system, while Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Safari are not.

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The major carriers of Internet network traffic are known collectively by what term?

Accepted Answer

The term used to collectively refer to the major carriers of Internet network traffic is the "Internet backbone." Option A, "Internet transmission link," is too generic and could refer to any type of connection between devices on the Internet. Option B, "Internet system grid," is not a commonly used term in the industry. Option D, "Internet complex," is too vague and does not accurately describe the network infrastructure.

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your cousin wanted to view information from the World Wide Web, what application software would you tell her to be sure she has on her computer?

Accepted Answer

To view information from the World Wide Web, the necessary application software is a browser. A browser is a software application used to access and view websites and web pages on the internet. Word processor, DNS server support system, and ISP interface resolution and handshake configuration controller have no direct relevance to accessing the World Wide Web.

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a website to check the ticket availability for your flight to Denmark. To what category does this website belong?

Accepted Answer

A website that checks ticket availability for a flight is likely to be a dynamic website, as it must interact with databases and constantly update information based on user input. Static websites, on the other hand, display the same content to all users and do not interact with databases in real-time. Server websites and tabbed websites are not relevant categories for describing this type of website.

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have just done some online banking. Which of the following could contain your account number?

Accepted Answer

The answer of COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have just done some...

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A Uniform Resource Locator is the same as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a web address that identifies a specific webpage on the internet. Choice A, client DNS, refers to the domain name system used by a client to look up the IP address associated with a domain name. Choice B, push-pull mechanism, is not related to URLs. Choice D, HTTP, is a protocol used to transfer data between a web server and a web browser, it is not the same as a URL, which is an address that identifies a specific webpage.

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the software that finds websites, webpages, images, and other information called?

Accepted Answer

A search engine is a software tool that searches a database of internet sites to find relevant information based on keywords or phrases entered by the user. It is the most common way of finding information on the internet.

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are going to form a partnership with an organization that sells domain names. What kind of organization is your partner?

Accepted Answer

A registrar is an organization that is authorized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to sell domain names to the public. As such, they would be the most logical partner for a company selling domain names. Domain vendors or ICANN vendors are not recognized categories in the domain name industry. Cybersquatters are individuals or entities that buy and hold domain names with the intent of profiting from selling them to a person or company that wants that domain name. Partnering with a cybersquatter would not be ethical, as it would be supporting a practice that is generally frowned upon by the domain name community.

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following allows users to have multiple home pages that automatically open when the browser starts?

Accepted Answer

Tabbed browsing allows users to have multiple home pages that automatically open when the browser starts. Linked browsing refers to the act of clicking on hyperlinks to navigate between web pages. Bookmarks and favorites are a way to save and easily access specific web pages. Hypertext is the underlying technology that allows for links and web pages to be connected.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are thinking about no longer using the default browser for your Mac and instead switching to a new one. Which browser will you no longer be using if you do this?

Accepted Answer

The question states that you are thinking about no longer using the default browser for your Mac, which is Safari. Therefore, if you switch to a new one, you will no longer be using Safari. The other options (B) Internet Explorer, (C) Firefox, and (D) Opera are not default browsers for Mac.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is a component of a Uniform Resource Locator?

Accepted Answer

A domain name is a component of a Uniform Resource Locator, which is the web address used to specify the location of a page on the internet. The other choices listed are not components of a URL.

Quiz 2: Connecting and Communicating Online