Question 1

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. Online harassment is a broad term that includes cyberbullying, but also encompasses other forms of harassment such as hate speech and verbal abuse. Internet oppression and real-time terrorism are not accurate descriptions of cyberbullying.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following search texts will display pizza or sandwich places in New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

This search text uses the OR operator to search for either "pizza" or "sandwich" in relation to "New Orleans".

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A thumbnail is a small version of a larger graphic, commonly used in web design or software applications. The other answer choices are not commonly used or recognized terms for a smaller version of a graphic.

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is multimedia?

Accepted Answer

Multimedia refers to the combination of various forms of media including text, graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality. Option A only includes some forms of nontext information, Option B refers specifically to webpages, and Option D lists specific file formats used for images.

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT a media player?

Accepted Answer

Safari is a web browser and not a media player. The other options listed are all media players.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Flash Player is a plug-in that allows browsers to display multimedia content such as videos, animations, and interactive content. It is not a media compensator or a streamer, and it does not require a different browser than the one being used.

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are two elements found in an email address?

Accepted Answer

An email address is composed of a user name, which identifies the specific user of the email service, and a domain name, which identifies the email service provider. The @ symbol is used to separate the user name from the domain name. The dot com or other extension comes after the domain name to further specify the type of email service being used. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Why do many webpages use graphical designs and images?

Accepted Answer

Graphical designs and images are often used on webpages to convey messages and make the page more visually appealing to the reader. They can also help break up text and make it easier to read.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Email allows for attachments of various file types, such as videos and Word processing documents, making it the most appropriate choice for sending this type of message. Instant messaging, VoIP, and chat typically do not have the capability to send these types of attachments.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

E-commerce refers to business transactions that occur over an electronic network, typically the internet. It includes buying and selling of goods and services, online banking, online shopping, and online auctions. Option A and C are partially correct but do not encompass the entire definition of e-commerce. Option D refers to a specific type of business transaction and not a general definition of e-commerce.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The technology used to broadcast a live sporting event over the Web is streaming.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Writing in all capital letters is commonly interpreted as shouting or being aggressive in digital communication, so it signifies that the person who wrote the email was shouting at you.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

GIF, TIFF, and JPEG are all graphics formats commonly used on the web. AVI is a video format and not typically used for static graphics on websites.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The term blogosphere refers to the worldwide collection of blogs, including individual blogs and corporate blogs, as well as the communities and conversations that arise around them.

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a search of the web is conducted based on a search query, which of the following items might be located?

Accepted Answer

When conducting a search on the web, it is likely that publications (such as articles and research papers), maps (such as Google Maps or Street View), and audio (such as podcasts or music streaming) can be located. Videos and images may also be found, but files on one's own computer's hard disk would not be part of the search results. Business phone numbers and computer specifications are not typically associated with web searches, and blogs, HTTP, and MSL are not relevant choices.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

We know that both people are online since they are conversing in real time. We cannot assume anything about their behavior or methods of communication beyond that. Option B is incorrect as email messages typically do move through email servers. Option C is unlikely since FTP is typically used for file transfers, not real-time conversations. Option D is impossible to determine without more information about the nature of their conversation.

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When your friend is using a website that offers a variety of Internet services from a single convenient location, what type of website is she using?

Accepted Answer

A portal is a website that offers a variety of Internet services from a single convenient location. This includes email, news, search engines, and more. An informational website provides information about a specific topic, a content aggregator compiles information from multiple sources into a single location, and a wiki is a collaborative website that allows users to create, edit, and link pages together.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Objectivity refers to the website's diligence in presenting unbiased and factual information while currency deals with the website's up-to-date information. These are important criteria when evaluating a website's content as they ensure that the information presented is accurate and reliable. Affiliation, commerciality, content aggregation, and audience may influence bias and credibility and, therefore, are not effective criteria for evaluating a website's content.

Question 19

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 in a wiki, users can collaborate and modify content created by other users, while in a blog, the author is the only one who can modify the content. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Options A and B are incorrect as businesses and home users can create both blogs and wikis. Option C is also incorrect as wikis allow contributions from multiple users.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The five steps in web publishing are to plan the website, design the website, create the website, host the website, and maintain the website. Option A lists all of these five steps in the correct order.

Quiz 2: Connecting and Communicating Online