Question 1

In Internet Explorer, the ____ button requests a fresh copy of a Web page in case you suspect the page did not load properly.

Accepted Answer

The Refresh button (B) requests a fresh copy of a web page and reloads the current page in the browser window. It can be helpful when the page is not displayed correctly or appears to be outdated. The Repeat button (A) does not exist in Internet Explorer, and the Help button (C) provides assistance with using the browser, not reloading pages. The Renew button (D) also does not exist in Internet Explorer.

Question 2

Depending on your browser's configuration, when you move the pointer over a link, the link's URL is displayed in the ____ bar.

Accepted Answer

The URL of a link is typically displayed in the status bar of a browser when you hover over the link, providing users with a preview of the link's destination.

Question 3

The computers that store Web pages are known as a Web ____.

Accepted Answer

The computers that store Web pages are known as Web servers.

Question 4

The address box list keeps track of ____ that you've entered in the Address bar.

Accepted Answer

The address box list stores URLs that you have entered in the Address bar. It is meant to facilitate easy access to frequently visited websites without requiring you to retype the entire URL each time. It does not store search engine phrases, passwords, or contact names.

Question 5

-In the figure above the hand icon that is pointing to the words "Mardi Gras Calendar" indicates that the text is ____.

Accepted Answer

The hand icon typically indicates a hyperlink, suggesting that "Mardi Gras Calendar" is a clickable link that will take the user to another page or section related to Mardi Gras events or information.

Question 6

A ____ such as Wikipedia is a series of Web pages that contributors can create, modify, and comment on.

Accepted Answer

A wiki is a website that allows collaborative editing of content, where users can create, modify, or comment on each other's work. Wikipedia, one of the most popular wikis, is an online encyclopedia that allows anyone to contribute or edit articles. "Pedi" and "wiki-pedi" are not commonly used terms and "w-site" is not a recognized term for a wiki.

Question 7

Academic Web sites also provide ____, which allows students to take classes from an off-campus location.

Accepted Answer

Distance education allows students to take classes from an off-campus location. Distance degrees are also sometimes offered, but the term "distance education" more specifically refers to the delivery method of the instruction. Close degrees and close education are not recognized terms in higher education.

Question 8

Podcasts distribute ____ content, your own radio show, to computers and mobile devices.

Accepted Answer

Podcasts distribute audio content, which can be in the form of a radio show, music, or spoken word recordings. They are designed to be downloaded and listened to on computers or mobile devices at the user's convenience. Video, text, and graphic content are distributed through other mediums such as streaming or websites.

Question 9

Rather than typing the URL every time you want to visit a particular Web page, you can ____.

Accepted Answer

Both adding a Web page to the Favorites list and creating a Bookmark allow you to quickly access a website without having to type in the full URL every time. They essentially serve the same function in different web browsers, with Favorites being used in Internet Explorer and Edge, and Bookmarks used in Chrome and Firefox. Choosing either option will help save time and provide easy access to frequently visited websites.

Question 10

____ is the communications protocol that sets the standard used by every computer that accesses Web-based information.

Accepted Answer

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the communications protocol used by every computer that accesses web-based information. It determines how data is transmitted between web browsers and web servers. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and XML (eXtensible Markup Language) are markup languages used to structure and format documents on the web, but are not protocols for transmitting data. "HTML." appears to be a typo or duplicate of HTML.

Question 11

A Web ____ hosts one or more Web sites that contain information about a specific topic, company, organization, person, event, or place.

Accepted Answer

A Web server is the correct answer as it is the computer or software that hosts the Web site and delivers its contents to users who request it. A hub connects multiple devices or networks together, a story is a narrative or description, and a template is a pre-designed format used for creating a document or website.

Question 12

-In the figure above, the text "Protected Mode: On" appears in the ____.

Accepted Answer

The text "Protected Mode: On" typically appears in the status bar of a program or web browser to indicate that the software is running in a secure or restricted mode. The status bar is located at the bottom of the window and provides information about the current state of the program or document.

Question 13

Classmates.com, Facebook, and Twitter are examples of popular social ____ sites where participants can exchange information and photos, make business contacts and new friends, and keep in touch with family members and schoolmates.

Accepted Answer

These websites are designed for social networking, where users can connect with other people, share information, and build relationships. Networking is the act of creating and maintaining professional or social contacts, and these sites provide a platform for people to do that. Calling and meeting are not accurate choices, as these sites do not necessarily involve actual physical meetings or phone calls. Hub is also not an appropriate choice, as it does not accurately describe the function of these sites.

Question 14

To access a Web page, you can click an underlined word or phrase called a ____ link to access related documents.

Accepted Answer

A hyperlinked word or phrase that leads to another webpage or document is called a hyperlink or a hypertext link. Hypertext is the underlying technology that allows for linking within web pages.

Question 15

When you point to a link, the arrow-shaped pointer changes to a link pointer shaped like a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

When you point to a link, the arrow-shaped pointer changes to a hand-shaped pointer to indicate that it is clickable.

Question 16

A hypertext ____ is a connection, or path, between two Web pages.

Accepted Answer

A hypertext link is a clickable element on a web page that links to another web page or resource. It allows users to navigate between different web pages and explore the internet.

Question 17

Authors mark up documents by inserting special instructions, called HTML ____, that specify how the document should be displayed or printed.

Accepted Answer

HTML tags are the special instructions inserted by authors to specify how the document should be displayed or printed. The other options (B, C, D) are not commonly used terms in HTML.

Question 18

Each Web page is assigned a(n) ____ that uniquely identifies its location on the Internet by referencing its server name, domain, and file name.

Accepted Answer

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is a unique address that identifies a web page on the internet through its server name, domain, and file name. Attributes and properties are terms used in web development, while tag refers to the HTML or XML element that encloses content on a web page. Therefore, the correct answer is option C - URL.

Question 19

To enter a URL, first click the ____ box on your browser window.Next, type the URL, then press the Enter key.

Accepted Answer

The address box is where you enter the URL or website address that you want to visit in your browser. Once you have entered it, you can press enter to load the page.

Question 20

-In the figure above, the text "http://www.e-course.com/mgh/" is typed in the ____.

Accepted Answer

The text "http://www.e-course.com/mgh/" is typed in the address box, which is where URLs are entered to navigate directly to specific web pages.

Quiz 21: Browsing the Web