Deck 2: The Internet and the World Wide Web

Question 1

Which of the following is true of a satellite Internet service?

A) It uses regular copper telephone lines.
B) It is a high-speed Internet connection.
C) It accesses the Internet through the cable television network.
D) It uses radio signals to communicate with a tower.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

To find a Web page, the user of a resource like that in the accompanying figure would simply enter a word or phrase in the resource's text box. What is the term for that phrase?

A) keyword
B) icon
C) hit
D) any of the above

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following communicates with a satellite dish to provide high-speed Internet connections via satellite?

A) satellite transceiver
B) satellite modem
C) satellite receiver
D) satellite dialer

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What did NSFnet handle on the Internet until 1995?

A) volume
B) modulation
C) traffic
D) access

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

Question 6

Which of the following is, as shown in the accompanying figure, a program that finds Web sites and Web pages?

A) microbrowser
B) location utility
C) web finder
D) search engine

Question 7

What separates the components of a domain name?

A) spaces
B) apostrophes
C) commas
D) periods

Question 8

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

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true of a Wi-Fi network?

A) Many home users set them up.
B) A Wi-Fi's Internet service can be dial-up access.
C) Wi-Fi networks send signals to a communications device that is connected to a high-speed Internet service.
D) A Wi-Fi's Internet service can be DSL or cable.

Question 10

Which of the following oversees research for the Internet?

A) ARPANET
B) NSFnet
C) NASA
D) World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

Question 11

What is the term for an electronic document on the Web that can contain text, graphics, animation, audio (sound), and video?

A) Web page
B) Web net
C) Web reader
D) Web host

Question 12

Which of the following is a business that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet for free or for a fee?

A) service provider
B) access provider
C) host provider
D) e-mail provider

Question 13

Which of the following is a technology that provides high-speed Internet connection using regular copper telephone lines?

A) DSL
B) ISP
C) CMOS
D) OSP

Question 14

Which of the following is application software that allows users to access and view Web pages?

A) reader
B) browser
C) host
D) server

Question 15

The Internet has its roots in a network that became functional in 1969, linking scientific and academic researchers across the United States. What was the name of that network?

A) ARPANET
B) NSFnet
C) LISTSERV
D) MPEG

Question 16

Which of the following is a collection of related Web pages and associated items, such as documents and pictures, stored on a Web server?

A) Web site
B) server reader
C) Internet host
D) browser app

Question 17

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

A) portal
B) keyframe
C) extraction
D) powerpoint

Question 18

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

A) blogworld
B) Web
C) Internet
D) both B and C

Question 19

Many pages like those in the accompanying figure use a program to build and maintain lists of words found on Web sites. What is the term for that program?

A) portal
B) FTP
C) spider
D) FTTP

Question 20

A program, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, displays a list of Web page names that contain the search text. What is the term for that list?

A) keywords
B) icons
C) hits
D) pulls

Question 21

Which of the following is a communications technology used by some outgoing mail servers?

A) SMTP (simple mail transfer protocol)
B) ARPA (advanced rural postal addresses)
C) POP (post office protocol)
D) HTML (hypertext mail link)

Question 22

Which of the following is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as three-dimensional (3-D) space?

A) IrDA
B) POP
C) VR
D) TCP

Question 23

Which of the following is the development and maintenance of Web pages?

A) Web distribution
B) Web publishing
C) Web convergence
D) e-commerce

Question 24

Which of the following consists of full-motion images displayed in motion?

A) Audio
B) Vodcasting
C) Video
D) Digeo

Question 25

Which of the following is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting?

A) Casting
B) Streaming
C) Surfing
D) Flowing

Question 26

Which of the following terms refers to any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality?

A) portal
B) Web app
C) multimedia
D) Java applet

Question 27

What is the term for a combination of user name and domain name that identifies a user so he or she can receive Internet e-mail?

A) e-mail link
B) e-mail address
C) e-mail reference
D) user clause

Question 28

Which of the following is special software that a user needs in order to listen to an audio file on a computer?

A) reader
B) broadcaster
C) player
D) browser

Question 29

Which of the following is a group of e-mail names and addresses given a single name?

A) chat list
B) actor list
C) mailing list
D) client list

Question 30

Which of the following is a computer program that can damage files and the operating system?

A) deadly link
B) virus
C) aggregate
D) threat

Question 31

Which of the following is a program that extends the capability of a browser?

A) player
B) plug-in
C) rebrowser
D) publisher

Question 32

Which of the following includes music, speech, or any other sound?

A) Audio
B) Vodcasting
C) Video
D) Digeo

Question 33

Which of the following terms means that the people who are conversing on a computer are online at the same time?

A) Automatic
B) Real-world
C) Real time
D) Mainline

Question 34

Which of the following is the latest version of a communications technology used by some incoming mail servers?

A) FTP
B) TCP
C) GIF
D) POP3

Question 35

Which of the following occurs when one consumer sells directly to another consumer, such as in an online auction?

A) Consumer-to-business (C2B) e-commerce
B) Business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce
C) Consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce
D) Business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce

Question 36

Most e-commerce actually takes place between businesses. What is this called?

A) consumer-to-business (C2B) e-commerce
B) business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce
C) consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce
D) business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce

Question 37

Which of the following is a small version of a larger graphic on a Web page?

A) keyframe
B) thumbnail
C) applet
D) extraction

Question 38

Which of the following is a real-time Internet communications service that notifies users when one or more people are online and then allows them to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room?

A) Wikispace
B) IM
C) Chattalk
D) Communispace

Question 39

Which of the following is a digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photo?

A) applet
B) pic
C) keyframe
D) graphic

Question 40

What is the term for the transmission of messages and files via a computer network?

A) E-mail
B) DSL
C) FTP
D) C2C

Question 41

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your friend is enjoying a cup of coffee in a trendy coffee shop and at the same time is surfing the Web, which of the following is she using?

A) FFT
B) SIS
C) a hotspot
D) Fixed Limited Online Access Transport (FLOAT)

Question 42

Which of the following is the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet; that is, it is the conduct expected of individuals while online?

A) Netiquette
B) Web politesse
C) Internet behavior
D) Web civility

Question 43

Which of the following is true of VoIP?

A) It uses a slow speed dial-up connection.
B) It uses the public switched telephone network.
C) It also is called Internet telephony.
D) all of the above

Question 44

Which of the following is the process of transferring documents, graphics, and other objects from a computer to a server on the Internet?

A) Uploading
B) Streaming
C) Downloading
D) Flowing

Question 45

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your sister just started a company that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet for a small fee. Which of the following describes her company?

A) access provider
B) regional broadband domain monitor
C) wireless Internet technology disseminator
D) broadband network gateway administrator

Question 46

Which of the following is a computer that allows users to upload and/or download files using FTP?

A) FTP server
B) FTP network
C) FTP client
D) FTP base unit

Question 47

For which of the following to work must both parties be online at the same time, and the receiver of a message be willing to accept messages?

A) e-mail
B) FTP
C) instant messaging
D) all of the above

Question 48

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the goal of Internet2?

A) replace Internet1
B) It is the same as Internet; it has no particular goal.
C) develop and test advanced Internet technologies
D) ensure telemedicine, digital libraries, high-definition video, and Internet fraud detection all can be available over the Internet

Question 49

Which of the following is a real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer?

A) chat
B) voip
C) confab
D) quick talk

Question 50

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the role of the W3C?

A) own and control the Internet
B) oversee research and set standards for many areas of the Internet
C) control the World Wide Web; monitor and govern the use of data and information communicated over the Intenet
D) supervise and approve corporate and commercial use of the World Wide Web

Question 51

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following networks had these two goals: a) allowing scientists to work together on scientific projects; and, b) functioning even if part of the network was destroyed by a nuclear attack?

A) W3C
B) IBMNet
C) ARPANET
D) NSFnet

Question 52

According to netiquette, Internet users should assume which of the following?

A) all material is accurate
B) all material is up-to-date
C) the use of all capital letters is the equivalent of shouting
D) all of the above

Question 53

Which of the following is an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup article sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once?

A) An emoticon
B) Spam
C) A flame
D) FAQ

Question 54

Which of the following defines FTP sites at which anyone can transfer some, if not all, available files?

A) identified
B) anonymous
C) named
D) signed

Question 55

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following identifies broadband Internet connections?

A) FTP, OSP, IP
B) DSL, Wi-Fi, cellular radio network
C) IP, Wi-Fi, FTTP
D) OSP, cellular radio network, FTP

Question 56

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A host in a network performs which of the following tasks?

A) ensures satellite communications are functional
B) exclusively monitors wireless networks to search for data transmission errors
C) routes transmissions over a network to guarantee data reaches its intended destination
D) provides services and connections to other computers on the network

Question 57

What is the term for characters, such as :) or :( , used to express emotion in an e-mail message or newsgroup article?

A) spam
B) FAQs
C) emoticons
D) flames

Question 58

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What configuration of complex networks and hosts became known as the Internet?

A) NSFnet was connected to ARPANET
B) IBMNet joined with ARPANET
C) NSFnet included W3C
D) Hosts linked ARPANET, IBMNet, and NSFnet to form DARPA

Question 59

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To what does the term, traffic, refer to when used in conjunction with the Internet?

A) the number of computers on the Internet
B) the communications activity on the Internet
C) all the wired, wireless, and satellite connections on the Internet
D) the wires, fiber optics, underground cables, and radio signals used to carry the data and information across the Internet

Question 60

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a wireless Internet service provider do?

A) provides wireless Internet access to desktop computers, notebook computers, and mobile devices such as smart phones
B) provides Internet broadband access exclusively to the headquarters of large, international companies with offices around the world
C) determines the Internet protocol for use in wireless devices
D) builds specialized wireless antennas used in mobile devices for accessing broadband Internet signals

Question 61

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When you click a link on a Web page, what happens?

A) A security box is displayed on the screen requesting that you to enter your password so you can gain access to the linked page.
B) The Web pointer changes to a small hand with a pointing finger.
C) The Web page or document associated with the link is displayed on the screen.
D) AWeb search begins based on the word or figure you clicked.

Question 62

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In Internet terminology, what is the term, www.google.com, called?

A) domain name
B) Internet Service Provider
C) Web page protocol
D) TLD

Question 63

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are two criteria search engines use to determine the priority of search results?

A) bombing and relevancy
B) popularity and sponsorship contributions
C) relevancy and popularity
D) link dependency and search text consistency

Question 64

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

A) pizza + sandwich (New Orleans)
B) *New Orleans + pizza_sandwich
C) New Orleans (pizza or sandwich)
D) "New Orleans + pizza_or_sandwich"

Question 65

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The major carriers of Internet network traffic are known collectively by what term?

A) Internet transmission link
B) Internet system grid
C) Internet backbone
D) Internet complex

Question 66

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the process called when a client computer receives information from a Web server?

A) crossloading
B) downloading
C) uploading
D) synchronization

Question 67

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is a component of a Uniform Resource Locator?

A) domain name
B) prolog name
C) HTTP identifier
D) Web site protocol initiator

Question 68

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A Uniform Resource Locator is the same as which of the following?

A) client DNS
B) push-pull mechanism
C) Web address
D) Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

Question 69

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the search tool that finds Web sites, Web pages, images, and other information called?

A) search application
B) subject directory
C) subject query
D) search engine

Question 70

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your cousin wanted to view information from the World Wide Web, what application software would you tell her to be sure she has on her computer?

A) Web browser
B) Word processor
C) DNS server support system
D) ISP interface resolution and handshake configuration controller

Question 71

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of an Internet Protocol address (IP address)?

A) It specifies whether a computer is using a broadband network or a direct-dial network.
B) It differentiates between a server computer and a client computer and contains codes to identify whether the computer can send data or receive data.
C) It contains the protocol schema used to identify whether the computer is on a wired or wireless network.
D) It uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet.

Question 72

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

A) publications, maps, audio
B) videos, images, files on your computer's hard disk
C) Business phone numbers, size of RAM on your computer, news articles
D) blogs, HTTP, MSL

Question 73

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT For what is a hyperlink (or link) on a Web page used?

A) to connect to the Internet
B) to connect to another related Web page or part of a Web page
C) to connect to a client computer
D) to distinguish between accessible information on a Web page and information that the user is not authorized to see on a Web page

Question 74

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A DNS server is able to identify which of the following?

A) every computer or device connected to the Internet
B) an IP address based on a domain name
C) the TLD for a given company
D) the browser being used by a mobile device

Question 75

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the World Wide Web?

A) a database of every document stored on computers worldwide
B) the wiring and cabling used to connect computers on the Internt
C) a world wide collection of electronic documents
D) a set of electronic documents diagramming and charting all the worldwide Internet connections

Question 76

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When visiting Web pages, why would someone use a bookmark?

A) to identify Web pages containing objectionable material that you want to avoid
B) to push information to a Web server
C) to display the IPv4 address of a Web server
D) to save the Web address of a Web page you might want to visit again

Question 77

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following allows users to have multiple home pages that automatically open when the browser starts?

A) linked browsing
B) bookmarks and favorites
C) tabbed browsing
D) hypertext

Question 78

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are valid TLDs?

A) com, net, bmk
B) gov, org, net
C) mil, com, ipv
D) www, edu, com

Question 79

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

A) informational
B) content aggregator
C) portal
D) wiki

Question 80

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the fundamental difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

A) An IPv4 address is 32 bits in length and an IPv6 address is 128 bits in length.
B) An IPv4 adddress has three parts that identify a specific computer; an IPv6 address has four parts that identify a specific computer.
C) IPv6 is widely used; IPv4 is beginning to be used more regularly and it is anticipated that IPv4 will replace IPv6 in a relatively short period of time.
D) IPv4 solves the problem of not enough IP addresses while IPv6 makes the problem worse.