Question 1

In order to view a webpage on any type of website, a device needs to have a web _____ installed.
A)browser
B)client
C)manager
D)server

Accepted Answer

A browser is the software application that allows a device to access and display webpages on a website. Without a browser, the device would not be able to interpret and display the information on the webpage. Clients and servers are components of a network, and a manager is a person responsible for overseeing tasks and operations.

Question 2

A(n) _____ is the address of a document or other file accessible on the Internet.
A)client tag
B)Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
C)explorer link
D)Digital Resource Identifier (DRI)

Accepted Answer

A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a web address that specifies how to access a particular resource (such as a web page or a file) on the Internet.

Question 3

A _____ is a host computer that stores resources and files for websites.
A)client
B)server
C)modulator
D)de modulator

Accepted Answer

The server is the host computer that stores resources and files for websites.

Question 4

A(n) _____ is any device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, connected to a network.
A)data packet
B)Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
C)wireframe
D)node

Accepted Answer

A node is any device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, connected to a network. The other options are not correct definitions for this term. A data packet is a unit of data that travels across a network, a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a web address used to access a specific webpage, and a wireframe is a visual representation used in software design.

Question 5

An example of a _____ present in a browser is http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/index.html.
A)Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
B)tag
C)header
D)Digital Resource Identifier (DRI)

Accepted Answer

The example given is a Uniform Resource Locator (URL), which is the web address used to locate a specific webpage on the internet.

Question 6

_____ oversees the network connection between the data source and destination and micromanages the data.
A)Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
B)Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
C)Internet Protocol (IP)
D)Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

Accepted Answer

Among the given options, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is the one that oversees the network connection between the data source and destination and micromanages the data. TCP is a reliable and connection-oriented protocol that ensures the successful delivery of data packets between two endpoints in a network. DHCP is a protocol for dynamically assigning IP addresses to network devices, ICMP is a support protocol for IP that helps in diagnostics and troubleshooting, and IP is responsible for routing datagrams across network boundaries.

Question 7

​The world's largest network is _____.
A)the Internet
B)the Internet of things
C)intranet
D)extranet

Accepted Answer

The Internet is currently the largest network, connecting over four billion users around the world. The Internet of things, intranets, and extranets are all subsets of the larger Internet network.

Question 8

192.168.1.5 is an example of a(n) _____.
A)Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) address
B)Internet Protocol (IP) address
C)Domain Name Number (DNN)
D)Internet Access Control (IAC) address

Accepted Answer

192.168.1.5 is an example of an Internet Protocol (IP) address, which is a numerical label assigned to devices connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It is used to identify and locate devices within the network.

Question 9

A(n) _____ is contained within a company or organization's network, which makes it private and available only to those who need access.
A)extranet
B)component network
C)intranet
D)newsnet

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a private network that is contained within a company or organization's network. It is accessible only to those who need access, making it a secure and reliable way to share information and resources within the company. An extranet, on the other hand, allows access to individuals outside the company's network, such as partners, vendors, or customers. A component network and newsnet are not commonly used terms in the context of company networks.

Question 10

A _____ is an area of the Internet a particular organization or person manages.
A)wireframe
B)proxy
C)domain
D)protocol

Accepted Answer

A domain is an area of the internet that a particular organization or person manages. It is a unique name that identifies the website or the email server. A wireframe is a visual guide that represents the skeletal framework of a website or an application. A proxy is an intermediary server that sits between a client and a web server, forwarding client requests to the server. A protocol is a set of rules and standards that govern the communications between devices on a network.

Question 11

To access a website using a browser, one must type the webpage's _____ in the browser's address bar.
A)tag
B)Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
C)header
D)Digital Resource Identifier (DRI)

Accepted Answer

A Uniform Resource Locator, or URL, is a web address that specifies the location of a webpage on the internet. Typing the URL into the browser's address bar is how one can access the website. Tags refer to specific elements within the webpage's code, headers are part of the HTTP protocol used to transfer data between servers and browsers, and a Digital Resource Identifier (DRI) is not commonly used terminology in web browsing.

Question 12

The _____ page of a website typically provides information about the website's purpose and content, often by including a list of links to other webpages on the website.
A)home
B)tables
C)tools
D)server

Accepted Answer

The home page is typically the first page that users see when they visit a website. It often includes a navigation menu or list of links to other pages on the website, providing users with an overview of the website's purpose and content.

Question 13

_____ is a set of rules for exchanging text, graphic, sound, video, and other multimedia files on the web.
A)Network Time Protocol (NTP)
B)Gross Data Transfer Protocol (GDTP)
C)Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
D)Uniform Resources Protocol (USP)

Accepted Answer

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the set of rules used for exchanging text, graphic, sound, video, and other multimedia files on the web. Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used for clock synchronization between computer systems, Gross Data Transfer Protocol (GDTP) is not a real protocol, and Uniform Resources Protocol (USP) is not a commonly known protocol.

Question 14

The _____ is a term used to describe the ever-growing number of devices connecting to a network, including televisions and appliances.
A)Internet of Things
B)World Wide Web
C)Internet backbone
D)Domain Name System (DNS)

Accepted Answer

The term "Internet of Things" refers to the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and connectivity which enables these objects to connect and exchange data.

Question 15

Each website contains a _____ page, which is the first document users see when they access the site.
A)home
B)documents
C)tools
D)server

Accepted Answer

The homepage is the first page that users see when they access a website. It usually serves as an introduction to the website and provides an overview of its contents.

Question 16

A(n) _____ is a private network that uses Internet technologies to share company information among employees.
A)newsnet
B)ethernet
C)extranet
D)intranet

Accepted Answer

An intranet is a private network that uses Internet technologies to share company information among employees. It is typically accessible only within the organization and requires login credentials to access.

Question 17

Instructors use a _____ to communicate announcements, post questions on reading material, list contact information, and provide access to lecture slides and videos.
A)Continuous Assessment System (CAS)
B)Learning Management System (LMS)
C)Learning Information System (LIS)
D)Subject Scheduling System (SSS)

Accepted Answer

Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application used to manage and deliver online courses. Instructors can use it to communicate announcements, post questions on reading material, list contact information, and provide access to lecture slides and videos. Some common LMS platforms include Moodle, Blackboard, and Canvas. Choices A, C, and D are not commonly used terms in this context.

Question 18

A _____ is a set of rules that defines how a client workstation can communicate with a server.
A)proxy
B)jQuery
C)wireframe
D)protocol

Accepted Answer

A protocol is a set of rules that defines how a client workstation can communicate with a server. A proxy is a server that sits between a client workstation and a server, and a wireframe is a visual representation of a website or software interface. jQuery is a JavaScript library used for web development, and is not related to network protocols.

Question 19

A web _____ is a program that interprets and displays webpages so that users can view and interact with a webpage.
A)server
B)browser
C)resource locator
D)client

Accepted Answer

A web browser is a software application that is used to access, locate, and display web pages. It interprets and renders HTML code, allowing users to interact with web pages by clicking on links, filling out forms, and accessing multimedia content. Other options such as server, resource locator, and client do not accurately describe a program that interprets and displays web pages.

Question 20

The _____ was created to resolve the difficulty in remembering and using Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to access websites.
A)Domain Name System (DNS)
B)Machine Access Control (MAC) system
C)Computer Stack System (CSS) 
D)Shared Network Storage (SNS) system

Accepted Answer

The Domain Name System (DNS) was created specifically to resolve the difficulty in remembering and using Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to access websites. It works by translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers can understand and use to connect to websites. The other options listed (Machine Access Control (MAC) system, Computer Stack System (CSS), Shared Network Storage (SNS) system) are all unrelated to the function of the DNS.

Quiz 1: Introduction to the Internet and Web Design

In order to view a webpage on any type of website, a device needs to have a web _____ installed.

A(n) _____ is the address of a document or other file accessible on the Internet.

A _____ is a host computer that stores resources and files for websites.

A(n) _____ is any device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, connected to a network.

An example of a _____ present in a browser is http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/index.html.

_____ oversees the network connection between the data source and destination and micromanages the data.

​The world's largest network is _____.

192.168.1.5 is an example of a(n) _____.

A(n) _____ is contained within a company or organization's network, which makes it private and available only to those who need access.

A _____ is an area of the Internet a particular organization or person manages.

To access a website using a browser, one must type the webpage's _____ in the browser's address bar.

The _____ page of a website typically provides information about the website's purpose and content, often by including a list of links to other webpages on the website.

_____ is a set of rules for exchanging text, graphic, sound, video, and other multimedia files on the web.

The _____ is a term used to describe the ever-growing number of devices connecting to a network, including televisions and appliances.

Each website contains a _____ page, which is the first document users see when they access the site.

A(n) _____ is a private network that uses Internet technologies to share company information among employees.

Instructors use a _____ to communicate announcements, post questions on reading material, list contact information, and provide access to lecture slides and videos.

A _____ is a set of rules that defines how a client workstation can communicate with a server.

A web _____ is a program that interprets and displays webpages so that users can view and interact with a webpage.

The _____ was created to resolve the difficulty in remembering and using Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to access websites.

The world's largest network is _____.