Question 1

In which gesture do you quickly touch and release one finger two times?
A) double-pinch
B) double-stretch
C) double-tap
D) double-hold

Accepted Answer

The gesture described is the double-tap, where a user taps quickly on the screen with one finger twice in succession.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the widely used browsers?
A) Firefox
B) Safari
C) Windows Explorer
D) Google Chrome

Accepted Answer

While Windows Explorer is a program that allows users to navigate files and folders on a computer, it is not a browser. The widely used browsers are Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A portal is a website that offers a variety of services and resources from a single, convenient location. This can include email, news, search engines, social media, shopping, and more. Keyframe and extraction are not related to internet services or websites, and Powerpoint is a software program for creating presentations, not a website.

Question 4

In which of the following mouse operations do you move the mouse until the pointer is positioned on the item of choice?
A) point
B) click
C) right-click
D) drag

Accepted Answer

To perform a point operation, you simply move the mouse until the pointer is positioned on the item of choice.

Question 5

Which of the following high-speed Internet connections use an antenna on a house or business to communicate with a tower location via radio signals?
A) satellite
B) FTTP
C) fixed wireless
D) DSL

Accepted Answer

Fixed wireless connections use an antenna on a house or business to communicate with a tower location via radio signals. Satellite uses a satellite dish to communicate with a satellite in space, FTTP uses fiber optic cables, and DSL uses telephone lines.

Question 6

What is the definition of a website?
A) a collection of related webpages
B) the location from which a webpage originates
C) the source of a webpage
D) an author of a webpage

Accepted Answer

A website is a collection of related webpages that are accessible through a common domain name or URL. These webpages are typically interconnected and hosted on a web server, allowing users to navigate between them and access information or services provided by the website.

Question 7

What is the descriptor for a filter that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious websites?
A) spoofing
B) pop-up
C) proxy
D) phishing

Accepted Answer

The descriptor for a filter that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious websites is phishing. Phishing filters are used to protect users from websites that are designed to steal personal or financial information through deceptive means. Spoofing refers to a technique used by malware to imitate legitimate websites or email addresses, while pop-ups are annoying but not necessarily fraudulent. Proxy servers are used to access the internet through a different IP address.

Question 8

Which of the following is a specification that enables web content to be distributed to subscribers?
A) VoIP
B) GPS
C) RSS
D) FTP

Accepted Answer

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a specification that allows web content to be distributed to subscribers in a standardized format. It is commonly used for news feeds, podcasts, and blogs. Option A (VoIP) is a technology used for making phone calls over the internet, option B (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system, and option D (FTP) is a protocol used for transferring files over the internet.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of malware?
A) adware
B) vaporware
C) rootkits
D) zombies

Accepted Answer

Adware, rootkits, and zombies are all types of malware that can harm a user's computer or compromise their privacy. Vaporware is not a type of malware; it is a term used to describe software that has been announced but is not yet available for purchase or download.

Question 10

What term is used to illustrate the gap between those with and those without access to technology?
A) digital divide
B) mobile stratification
C) technology caste system
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The term "digital divide" is commonly used to refer to the gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not. This divide can exist between different geographic regions, socioeconomic groups, and age groups. It can have significant implications for education, job opportunities, and access to information.

Question 11

Which of the following category of users works on a computer while away from a main office, home office, or school?
A) SOHO
B) power
C) mobile
D) key

Accepted Answer

The category of users who work on a computer while away from a main office, home office, or school are called mobile users. This may include professionals who travel frequently for work, or students who take their laptops to class.

Question 12

Which of the following consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents?
A) blogworld
B) web
C) Internet
D) both b and c

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following consists of a...

Question 13

Which of the following oversees research for the Internet?
A) ARPANET
B) NSFnet
C) NASA
D) World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

Accepted Answer

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) oversees research for the Internet, specifically focused on the development of standards and protocols to ensure interoperability and usability. ARPANET and NSFnet were early networks that contributed to the development of the Internet, but they are no longer active. NASA is a government agency that has used the Internet for communication and research purposes, but does not oversee research for the whole Internet.

Question 14

Which kind of device is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa?
A) transfer device
B) communications device
C) integrated device
D) embedded device

Accepted Answer

A communications device is specifically designed to transfer data or information from one device or network to another. It includes devices such as modems, routers, switches, and transceivers, which are essential for transferring data over transmission media such as wires, cables, or wireless signals. Transfer devices, integrated devices, or embedded devices may have some communication capabilities, but they are not specifically designed for this purpose.

Question 15

Which of the following conveys meaning and is useful to users?
A) data
B) information
C) input
D) output

Accepted Answer

While data, input, and output all have their uses, information is the only one of the options that conveys meaning and is useful to users. Data is simply raw facts and figures, while input and output refer to the transmission of information. However, it is only when that information is processed and presented in a meaningful way that it becomes useful and actionable for users. Information takes data, adds context, and turns it into knowledge.

Question 16

Which kind of user requires the capabilities of a powerful computer?
A) SOHO
B) power
C) mobile
D) key

Accepted Answer

Power users require the capabilities of a powerful computer to handle demanding tasks such as video editing, gaming, and running software that requires high processing power.

Question 17

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 list of webpage names that contain the search text and are displayed by a search engine is referred to as "hits." "Keywords" typically refer to the search terms inputted by the user, "icons" usually refer to small graphics used to represent a website or application, and "pulls" is not a term commonly used in the context of search engines.

Question 18

Which of the following entails having the knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies?
A) digital literacy
B) digital intimacy
C) digital legitimacy
D) digital intelligence

Accepted Answer

Digital literacy involves the knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies. Digital intimacy refers to a close relationship with digital devices or technology, while digital legitimacy and digital intelligence are not directly related to knowledge and understanding of technology.

Question 19

Which of the following allows access to high-speed Internet services through the cable television network?
A) cable transceiver
B) cable modem
C) cable receiver
D) cable dialer

Accepted Answer

A cable modem allows access to high-speed Internet services through the cable television network. A cable transceiver and cable receiver are not specifically designed for internet access, and a cable dialer is not a recognized technology for accessing the internet.

Question 20

What separates the components of a domain name?
A) spaces
B) apostrophes
C) commas
D) periods

Accepted Answer

The components of a domain name are separated by periods.

Quiz 6: Internet Services, Devices, and Software

In which gesture do you quickly touch and release one finger two times?

Which of the following is NOT one of the widely used browsers?

Which of the following is a website that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location?

In which of the following mouse operations do you move the mouse until the pointer is positioned on the item of choice?

Which of the following high-speed Internet connections use an antenna on a house or business to communicate with a tower location via radio signals?

What is the definition of a website?

What is the descriptor for a filter that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious websites?

Which of the following is a specification that enables web content to be distributed to subscribers?

Which of the following is NOT an example of malware?

What term is used to illustrate the gap between those with and those without access to technology?

Which of the following category of users works on a computer while away from a main office, home office, or school?

Which of the following consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents?

Which of the following oversees research for the Internet?

Which kind of device is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa?

Which of the following conveys meaning and is useful to users?

Which kind of user requires the capabilities of a powerful computer?

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 entails having the knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies?

Which of the following allows access to high-speed Internet services through the cable television network?

What separates the components of a domain name?