Question 1

Dmitri is trying to choose a URL for his new website selling custom sports netting products. He wants to use the .net TLD. Why is this a bad idea?
A) The .net TLD is used for Internet administrative organizations.
B) The .net TLD is reserved for political or not for profit groups.
C) The .biz TLD is the only one small businesses are allowed to use.
D) The .mobi TLD would ensure the website is optimized for mobile devices.

Accepted Answer

The .net TLD is traditionally used for internet administrative organizations and networks, and it may confuse users if a commercial website uses it. It is better to choose a TLD that is more closely associated with commercial businesses, such as .com or .biz.

Question 2

When you enter a query in a search engine, where does the search engine look to collect its results?
A) Websites on the Internet
B) Spider or crawler software
C) A government-run web server
D) A database index

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you enter a query in a...

Question 3

Which of the following describes the relationship between the web and the Internet?
A) The web is separate from the Internet.
B) The Internet is part of the web.
C) The web is part of the Internet.
D) The Internet and the web are the same.

Accepted Answer

The web, or World Wide Web, is a system of interconnected documents and other resources, linked by hyperlinks and URLs, that can be accessed over the Internet. The Internet, on the other hand, is the global network of networks that connects computers and other devices worldwide, allowing them to communicate and exchange data. Therefore, the web is a subset of the Internet, as it is one of the many services that can be accessed over the Internet.

Question 4

Nira is about to purchase her first house and needs to find a good mortgage company. First, she wants to understand how mortgages work. Which of the following queries will yield the best results for her needs?
A) how do mortgages work
B) best mortgage company and explanation of process
C) mortgages on first homes
D) mortgages

Accepted Answer

Option A directly addresses Nira's need to understand how mortgages work and will provide her with a general overview of the mortgage process, which will help her make an informed decision when choosing a mortgage company. The other options are either too narrow or too general and may not provide her with the information she needs.

Question 5

Pacific Electronics has a website that sells electronic parts to phone manufacturers. Which type of e-commerce website does Pacific Electronics have?
A) Business to consumers (B2C)
B) Business to manufacture (B2M)
C) Business to b usiness (B2B)
D) Supplier to business (S2B)

Accepted Answer

Pacific Electronics is selling electronic parts to phone manufacturers which falls under Business to Business (B2B) e-commerce model.

Question 6

Kenny is about to sign into his bank's website when he notices the layout looks different from the last time he was on this site. The URL begins with HTTPS, but Kenny is still not convinced this site is safe. Knowing that anyone can create a secure website that uses HTTPS, how can Kenny find the digital certificate to check that his bank actually owns this website?
A) Look for the lock icon in the address bar
B) Email the bank for a copy of the digital certificate
C) Sign in with his password and then use the site's search tool
D) Click the name of the organization next to the address bar

Accepted Answer

By clicking on the name of the organization next to the address bar, Kenny can find the digital certificate information for the website, including who issued the certificate and who it was issued to. This allows him to verify that the website actually belongs to his bank and is not a fraudulent copy. Looking for the lock icon in the address bar is also a good indicator that the site is secure, but it does not provide information about the digital certificate itself. Emailing the bank or signing in with his password are not recommended actions if he is unsure about the site's safety.

Question 7

Rygel is shopping for t-shirts online for an upcoming school trip. Instead of prices, a "Get a Quote" button appears next to each t-shirt. What type of e-commerce website is he most likely visiting?
A) Business to business (B2B)
B) Business to consumer (B2C)
C) Consumer to Consumer (C2C)
D) Consumer to business (C2B)

Accepted Answer

Websites that primarily serve businesses often require potential buyers to request quotes for products, especially when products are customizable or available in bulk, which is common in B2B transactions. This contrasts with B2C, C2C, and C2B models, where prices are typically listed directly on the website for immediate consumer purchase.

Question 8

Luis follows a lot of news sources in his industry. He subscribes to several blogs written by industry experts, and updates are sent to his Feedly account. The Feedly website collects updates like this from thousands of sources so readers can access them all from one place. What kind of website is Feedly?
A) Blog
B) Media sharing
C) Content aggregator
D) Mass media

Accepted Answer

Feedly is a content aggregator website that collects updates from various sources and presents them in one place for the convenience of the user. It is not a blog or media sharing platform, and although it offers access to news articles and industry updates, it cannot be considered a mass media platform.

Question 9

Crissie is organizing a group of volunteers to help contribute ideas for a fundraiser event. Because the volunteers are spread across the country, she wants to set up a site where group members can contribute and modifynotes, links, and other information. Which type of site would work best for this purpose?
A) Blog
B) Search site
C) Media sharing
D) Wiki

Accepted Answer

A wiki would be the best choice because it allows multiple users to collaborate and modify content in real-time. This would enable the volunteers to share their ideas and build on each other's contributions, regardless of their location. A blog would be too limiting, as it only allows for one person to create and publish content. A search site and media sharing would not provide the necessary tools for collaboration and note-taking.

Question 10

in http://www.example.com/articles/contact.html, what do the call the "example.com" part of the URL?
A) Pathname
B) Webpage file name
C) Server address
D) Domain name

Accepted Answer

The "example.com" part of the URL is called the domain name.

Question 11

Mario is looking for an official website where he can find information about how to file his federal income taxes. Four URLs in his search results seem interesting, though each has a different three-letter extension. Which of these TLDs most likely indicates the best website for Mario's needs?
A) .pro
B) .edu
C) .org
D).gov

Accepted Answer

The best choice for Mario's needs is the website with the ".gov" TLD. This indicates that the website is an official government website and will have accurate and up-to-date information about filing federal income taxes. The other TLDs do not necessarily have the same level of credibility or authority in providing this type of information.

Question 12

When Mason navigates to an e-commerce site in his browser, the webpage asks for permission to store cookies on his computer. If he refuses, what feature of the website might not work correctly?
A) Search box
B) Shopping cart
C) Coupon codes
D) Product pictures

Accepted Answer

The shopping cart feature requires cookies to remember the items added to the cart as the user navigates around the site. Without permission to store cookies, the shopping cart feature may not work correctly. The other features mentioned do not necessarily rely on cookies to function correctly.

Question 13

Which part of a webpage provides a list of links to other parts of the website.
A) Logo
B) Sidebar
C) Navigation Bar
D) Body

Accepted Answer

The navigation bar typically provides a list of links to other parts of the website, allowing users to easily access different sections or pages. The logo is usually found in the top left corner of the webpage and generally links back to the homepage. The sidebar is often used for additional content or navigation, but may not always provide links to other parts of the website. The body is where the main content of the webpage is located and may contain links, but it is not specifically designed to provide a list of links to other parts of the website.

Question 14

Zayn is ready to pay for a cart full of groceries in the self-checkout lane, including a carton of ice cream that will soon begin to melt if he doesn't hurry. He reaches for his credit card to scan in the reader, and realizes he left his wallet in the car. How can Zayn solve this problem quickly?
A) Apply for a store credit card
B) Write a check
C) Pay with an app on his smartphone
D) Use his PayPal account

Accepted Answer

Paying with an app on his smartphone would be the quickest and easiest solution in this situation. Zayn can link his bank account to the app and make the payment immediately without the need for any physical cards or cash.

Question 15

Vanessa recently developed an interest in cloud computing. She dug into a cloud service and taught herself several skills while using the provider's built-in training to challenge herself even more. She's now thinking she might be able to get a promotion and a raise because of all she's learned. What's the fastest way for her to effectively prove to her employer how much she now knows about cloud computing?
A) Update her resumé
B) Pass a certification exam
C) Apply for a job at another company
D) Go back to school and get a new degree

Accepted Answer

Passing a certification exam is the fastest and most efficient way for Vanessa to prove her knowledge and skills in cloud computing to her employer. It is a recognized measure of expertise in the industry and can help her secure a promotion and a raise. Updating her resume, applying for a job at another company, or going back to school for a new degree may also be beneficial in the long run, but they are not as immediate and targeted as getting certified.

Question 16

Which of the following is a group that sets standards for how devices work together across the Internet?
A) W3C
B) IETF
C) ISP
D) PTI

Accepted Answer

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is a group that sets standards for how devices work together across the Internet. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) sets standards for the World Wide Web, but not necessarily for the entire Internet. ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide access to the Internet for individuals and organizations. PTI (Public Technical Identifiers) is a subsidiary of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and oversees the technical functions of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).

Question 17

What type of app runs in a browser?
A) Mobile app
B) Web app
C) Desktop app
D) Portal app

Accepted Answer

Web apps run in a browser, while mobile apps and desktop apps need to be installed on a device. Portal apps can refer to a variety of different types of apps and do not necessarily have to run in a browser.

Question 18

Jin is planning a get-together for several friends from work. He's looking for a digital deal he can use at the restaurant. Which website would work best for this purpose?
A) NexTag
B) Groupon
C) BizRate
D) PriceGrabber

Accepted Answer

Groupon offers deals and discounts on dining experiences, which would be the most suitable for Jin's planned get-together at a restaurant. NexTag, BizRate, and PriceGrabber focus more on comparing prices and finding deals for physical products, rather than dining experiences.

Question 19

What technology would a bank's website use a scramble information as it is transmitted over the Internet.
A) Digital certificate
B) Encryption
C) Password
D) HTTPS

Accepted Answer

Encryption is the technology used to scramble information as it is transmitted over the internet. Digital certificates are used for verifying the authenticity of a website's identity, not for encrypting data. Passwords are used for authentication, not encryption. HTTPS is a protocol that encrypts data in transit, but it is not a technology in itself.

Question 20

For which of the following school assignments would information literacy be most relevant?
A) Translating a story from a foreign language
B) Writing a research paper
C) Conducting a science experiment
D) Writing a book report

Accepted Answer

Information literacy is most relevant when conducting research and writing a research paper requires the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively.

Quiz 7: Computer History and Components

Dmitri is trying to choose a URL for his new website selling custom sports netting products. He wants to use the .net TLD. Why is this a bad idea?

When you enter a query in a search engine, where does the search engine look to collect its results?

Which of the following describes the relationship between the web and the Internet?

Nira is about to purchase her first house and needs to find a good mortgage company. First, she wants to understand how mortgages work. Which of the following queries will yield the best results for her needs?

Pacific Electronics has a website that sells electronic parts to phone manufacturers. Which type of e-commerce website does Pacific Electronics have?

Rygel is shopping for t-shirts online for an upcoming school trip. Instead of prices, a "Get a Quote" button appears next to each t-shirt. What type of e-commerce website is he most likely visiting?

in http://www.example.com/articles/contact.html, what do the call the "example.com" part of the URL?

Mario is looking for an official website where he can find information about how to file his federal income taxes. Four URLs in his search results seem interesting, though each has a different three-letter extension. Which of these TLDs most likely indicates the best website for Mario's needs?

When Mason navigates to an e-commerce site in his browser, the webpage asks for permission to store cookies on his computer. If he refuses, what feature of the website might not work correctly?

Which part of a webpage provides a list of links to other parts of the website.

Zayn is ready to pay for a cart full of groceries in the self-checkout lane, including a carton of ice cream that will soon begin to melt if he doesn't hurry. He reaches for his credit card to scan in the reader, and realizes he left his wallet in the car. How can Zayn solve this problem quickly?

Which of the following is a group that sets standards for how devices work together across the Internet?

What type of app runs in a browser?

Jin is planning a get-together for several friends from work. He's looking for a digital deal he can use at the restaurant. Which website would work best for this purpose?

What technology would a bank's website use a scramble information as it is transmitted over the Internet.

For which of the following school assignments would information literacy be most relevant?