Deck 2: The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce

Question 1

For browsers to connect to resources on the Internet,the location of the resources must be specified through addresses called ________.

A)uniform resource locators (URLs)
B)top-level domains (TLDs)
C)Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
D)hyperlinks

Answer 1

A

Question 2

This version of the web evolved to support more dynamic content creation and social interaction.

A)Web 1.0
B)Web 2.0
C)Web 3.0
D)Web 4.0

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The web was introduced in ________.

A)1967
B)1991
C)1998
D)2004

Answer 3

B

Question 4

These special programs continually look for new information and update the databases used by search services.

A)spiders
B)webcrawlers
C)bugs
D)hits

Question 5

This type of email account is more widely used because it frees the user from installing and maintaining an email client on every computer used to access email.

A)client-based
B)web-based
C)cloud
D)mobile

Question 6

A web page typically contains ________,which contains the formatting instructions for displaying the web page.

A)uniform resource locators (URLs)
B)top-level domain (TLD)
C)Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
D)hyperlinks

Question 7

Which of the following are files inserted into an HTML document that control the appearance of web pages including layout,colors,and fonts?

A)Javascript
B)Applets
C)AJAX
D)CSS

Question 8

Launched in 1969 as a U.S.-funded project that developed a national computer network,the Internet was initially called ________.

A)World Wide Web
B)Intranet
C)NSFNet
D)ARPANET

Question 9

Which of the following is not a well-known web browser?

A)Microsoft Edge
B)Windows Explorer
C)Apple Safari
D)Google Chrome

Question 10

The Internet is a ________ made up of wires,cables,satellites,and rules for exchanging information between computers connected to the network.

A)physical network
B)virtual network
C)multimedia interface
D)domain name

Question 11

Twitter is an example of what type of site?

A)wiki
B)blog
C)microblog
D)search

Question 12

In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com," ".com" is the ________.

A)top-level domain (TLD)
B)uniform resource locator (URL)
C)domain name server (DNS)
D)domain name

Question 13

________ do not use streaming technology and are used to download media files to your computer.

A)Webcasts
B)Podcasts
C)Microblogs
D)Twitter

Question 14

________ typically broadcast live events and use streaming technology in which audio and video files are continuously downloaded to your computer while you are listening to and/or viewing the content.

A)Webcasts
B)Blogs
C)Microblogs
D)Twitter

Question 15

Which programming language is used within HTML documents to trigger interactive features?

A)CSS
B)JavaScript
C)HTML
D)Visual Basic

Question 16

Which of the following is a website specially designed to allow visitors to use their browser to add,edit,or delete the site's content?

A)wiki
B)blog
C)webcast
D)microblog

Question 17

The most common way to access the Internet is through ________.

A)an Internet service provider (ISP)
B)an instant messaging (IM)service
C)an application service provider (ASP)
D)Facebook

Question 18

In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com," what is the domain name?

A)http://www.simnetonline.com
B)www.simnetonline.com
C)simnetonline
D)com

Question 19

The ________ compares your entry against its database and returns the result,a list of sites on that topic.

A)spider
B)search engine
C)wiki
D)content evaluator

Question 20

Apple's Mail and Microsoft's Outlook are examples of a ________.

A)spam blockers
B)web-based email system
C)spam filters
D)client-based email system

Question 21

This method of file transfer distributes file transfers across many different computers.

A)SSP
B)FTP
C)BitTorrent
D)Dropbox.com

Question 22

A(n)________ publishes short sentences that only take a few seconds to write,rather than long stories or posts.

A)podcast
B)microblog
C)webcast
D)email

Question 23

This type of e-commerce often resembles the electronic version of the classified ads or an auction.

A)B2C
B)C2C
C)C2B
D)B2B

Question 24

A ________ is a website specially designed to allow visitors to use their browser to add,edit,or delete the site's content.

A)webcast
B)social network
C)blog
D)wiki

Question 25

Which of the following is not one of the three basic components of cloud computing?

A)clients
B)service providers
C)the Internet
D)wireless connectivity

Question 26

Google Chrome is an example of a web ________.

A)browser
B)world
C)net
D)cloud

Question 27

HTML stands for ________.

A)Hypertools Main Linguistics
B)Hyperlink Tools Main Language
C)Hypertools Markup Linguistics
D)Hypertext Markup Language

Question 28

In http://www.simnetonline.com,the underlined section is the ________ name.

A)server
B)top-level
C)domain
D)uniform resource locator

Question 29

The most popular microblogging site is ________.

A)Facebook
B)Google
C)Twitter
D)wiki

Question 30

The continuing development of the Internet that allows everyday objects embedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the Internet.

A)Web 3.0
B)cloud
C)IoT
D)IoW

Question 31

Online banking is an example of what type of e-commerce?

A)B2C
B)C2C
C)C2B
D)B2B

Question 32

In a(n)________ sellers post descriptions of products at a website and buyers submit bids electronically.

A)web auction
B)spider commerce
C)digital transaction
D)ActiveX control

Question 33

Unsolicited email is called ________.

A)wiki
B)blog
C)casting
D)spam

Question 34

The protocol ________ is used for web traffic and is one of the most widely used Internet protocols.

A)URL
B)https
C)TLD
D)css

Question 35

________ messaging is the process of sending short electronic messages using a wireless network.

A)Text
B)Webcast
C)Email
D)Podcast

Question 36

This method of file transfer has been used for decades and is frequently used for uploading changes to a website hosted by an Internet service provider.

A)SSP
B)FTP
C)BitTorrent
D)Dropbox.com

Question 37

Parents can use this type of program to block access to selected websites.

A)Spider
B)FTP
C)BitTorrent
D)Filter

Question 38

Special web browsers,called ________ browsers,are designed to run on portable devices such as smartphones and tablets.

A)web-based
B)mobile
C)cloud
D)client-based

Question 39

References and ________ connect to other documents or web pages containing related information.

A)hyperlinks
B)markups
C)hotspots
D)resource locators

Question 40

________ email systems do not require an email program to be installed on your computer.

A)Client-based
B)Microblog
C)Web-based
D)Podcast

Question 41

"Wiki" comes from the Hawaiian word for ________.

A)fast
B)changeable
C)social
D)small

Question 42

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)are files inserted into an HTML document that control the appearance of web pages including layout,colors,and fonts.

Question 43

The Internet connects millions of computers and resources throughout the world via wires,cables,and satellite.

Question 44

The Apple Health application is a Web 3.0 application.

Question 45

Knowledge of HTML and CSS is considered essential for the job of a ________.

A)podcaster
B)browser manager
C)blogger
D)webmaster

Question 46

JavaScript is a language often used within HTML documents to trigger interactive features.

Question 47

PHP is a language often used within HTML documents to improve a website's interactivity.

Question 48

The Internet and the web are the same.

Question 49

A ________ is an example of an IoT device.

A)Fitbit
B)land line telephone
C)bicycle
D)railway car

Question 50

________ search engines focus on subject-specific websites and can save time by narrowing your search.

A)Wiki
B)Micro
C)Specialized
D)Blogger

Question 51

In order to connect to a website,the browser must know only the site's domain name.

Question 52

________ cash is the Internet's equivalent to traditional cash.

A)Digital
B)Currency
C)Wiki
D)Bit

Question 53

A ________ engine is a specialized program that assists you in locating information on the web and the Internet.

A)micro
B)search
C)wiki
D)cloud

Question 54

________ computing provides access to software,programs,and data from anywhere through an Internet connection.

A)Service provider
B)Cloud
C)Three-way
D)Client

Question 55

CAN-SPAM requirements have proven to be more effective than spam blockers at preventing unwanted email.

Question 56

An Internet ________ is a collection of utility programs designed to maintain your security and privacy while you are on the web.

A)plug-in suite
B)filter set
C)security suite
D)file transfer set

Question 57

When evaluating a website's content,whether or not the information is up to date is considered part of the ________ element.

A)authority
B)accuracy
C)objectivity
D)currency

Question 58

In addition to an Internet connection,users need browser software to easily display web pages.

Question 59

Client-based email accounts require a special program called an email client to be installed on your computer.

Question 60

Attachments to email messages can be a document or an image.

Question 61

Describe the two greatest challenges for e-commerce.

Question 62

Discuss how Fitbit and Apple's Health App is an example of using IoT.

Question 63

Cloud computing has the potential to free end users from owning,maintaining,and storing software and data.

Question 64

Define the parts of a URL.

Question 65

After a webcast is completed,there are no files from the webcast left on your computer.

Question 66

Briefly explain how instant messaging works.

Question 67

Explain how a search engine works.

Question 68

Discuss the four elements to consider when evaluating the content and accuracy of information on the web.

Question 69

Describe the evolution of the Internet and web.

Question 70

Describe a wiki and explain how a wiki differs from a blog.

Question 71

Wikis allow many individuals to edit the site's content.

Question 72

All information found on the web through search tools can be considered as factual.

Question 73

LinkedIn is a social networking site that you should visit if you are looking for professional employment.

Question 74

News feed is the first page you see after logging into a social networking site.

Question 75

Instant messaging allows text only.

Question 76

Cloud computing is an example of a social networking site.

Question 77

Describe both the advantages and the disadvantages associated with electronic commerce.

Question 78

One of the greatest challenges for the growth of e-commerce is the development of fast,secure,and reliable payment methods for buying goods.

Question 79

Describe the various technologies used to provide highly interactive and animated websites.

Question 80

Uploading is the process of copying a file from a website to your computer.