Question 1

A ________ allows users to add, remove, or edit its content.
A) wiki
B) podcast
C) blog
D) chat

Accepted Answer

Wikis are websites that allow users to easily add, remove, or edit its content. Users can collaborate on creating and organizing information on a particular topic. Podcasts are audio recordings that can be downloaded and listened to, but they do not allow for editing of the content. Blogs allow users to post articles or entries, but typically do not allow for collaborative editing. Chat platforms allow for real-time conversation, but again do not usually provide a platform for collaborative editing.

Question 2

Software that enables you to display and interact with text and other media on the web is a web ________.
A) client
B) server
C) agent
D) browser

Accepted Answer

A web browser is a software application used to access and display content on the World Wide Web, such as web pages, videos, and images. A browser interacts with a server, which stores and delivers web content. It is often referred to as a client because it requests and receives data from a server. An agent can also refer to a software program that performs a specific task, such as a search engine crawler, but it is not the best choice for this question.

Question 3

Which of the following is a universal instant messaging service?
A) Skype
B) WhatsApp
C) Google Hangouts
D) Yahoo! Messenger

Accepted Answer

While all of the options are popular instant messaging services, WhatsApp is the only one that can be considered a universal service as it is available on both Android and iOS devices, as well as desktop computers. Skype, Google Hangouts, and Yahoo! Messenger are not available on all platforms.

Question 4

A computer connected to the Internet that asks for data is a(n) ________.
A) server
B) client
C) surrogate
D) aggregator

Accepted Answer

A computer that asks for data is the client, while the computer that provides the data is the server. Surrogate and aggregator are not relevant terms in this context.

Question 5

The Internet is ________.
A) an internal communication system for businesses
B) a communication system for the U.S. navy
C) the same as the web
D) a large network of networks

Accepted Answer

The Internet is a large network of networks that connect millions of devices, including computers, mobile phones, servers, and other devices around the world. It is not an internal communication system for businesses or a communication system for the U.S navy, and it is different from the web (which is a collection of webpages and other online resources accessed through the Internet).

Question 6

A ________ is a personal journal posted on the web.
A) blog
B) podcast
C) wiki
D) webcast

Accepted Answer

A blog is a personal journal that is posted on the web. Podcasts and webcasts are audio and video content respectively, while a wiki is a collaborative website where multiple users can add and edit content.

Question 7

Podcasts enable you to ________.
A) deliver audio/video files via RSS
B) post journal entries on the web
C) communicate with friends in real time
D) edit video files over the web

Accepted Answer

Podcasts are audio or video files that are distributed over the internet using RSS feeds. They enable users to subscribe to and listen to or watch content on their computers or mobile devices. Therefore, the correct answer is A, which accurately reflects the purpose and function of podcasts. B, C, and D do not relate to podcasts in the same way.

Question 8

________ is a professional, business-oriented social networking site.
A) Flickr
B) Pinterest
C) Twitter
D) LinkedIn

Accepted Answer

LinkedIn is a professional, business-oriented social networking site primarily used for professional networking, job searching, and recruitment.

Question 9

The unique identification number assigned to your computer when you connect to the Internet is known as all of the following EXCEPT a(n) ________.
A) dotted quad
B) path
C) dotted decimal
D) IP address

Accepted Answer

The term "path" is not used to refer to the unique identification number assigned to a computer when connecting to the Internet. The correct term for this is the IP address, which is represented as a dotted quad or dotted decimal.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a social networking site?
A) Facebook
B) YouTube
C) LinkedIn
D) iTunes

Accepted Answer

Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn are social networking sites where users can connect with others, share information and interact with each other. iTunes, on the other hand, is a media player and library for digital audio and video files, which does not offer social networking features.

Question 11

Which of the following are personal video journal entries posted on the web?
A) Podcasts
B) Newsgroups
C) Vlogs
D) Blogs

Accepted Answer

Vlogs, short for video logs or video blogs, are personal video journal entries that are posted on the web. Podcasts are audio recordings, newsgroups are online discussion forums, and blogs are written journal entries.

Question 12

The web is based on the ________ Protocol.
A) Hypertext Transfer
B) Hypertext Trade
C) Hypertext Transmit
D) Hypertext Translate

Accepted Answer

The web is based on the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), which is used to communicate between web servers and clients. This protocol defines how messages are formatted and transmitted, and also how web servers and browsers should respond to various commands and errors.

Question 13

Microsoft ________ is a cloud storage and file sharing service.
A) iCloud
B) Dropbox
C) OneDrive
D) Drive

Accepted Answer

OneDrive is a well-known cloud storage and file sharing service by Microsoft. iCloud is a cloud storage service offered by Apple, Dropbox is a separate company that provides cloud storage and file sharing, while Drive is a cloud storage and file sharing service offered by Google.

Question 14

The World Wide Web was based on a protocol developed by ________.
A) CERN
B) Ray Tomlinson
C) Tim Berners-Lee
D) Vinton Cerf

Accepted Answer

The World Wide Web was based on a protocol developed by Tim Berners-Lee while working at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. Ray Tomlinson is credited with inventing email, and Vinton Cerf is one of the co-developers of the internet protocol.

Question 15

The concept of the Internet was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a network that ________ in event of an attack.
A) provides point to point connections
B) allows commerce to continue
C) would not be disrupted easily
D) would not be easily hacked

Accepted Answer

The concept of the Internet was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a network that would not be disrupted easily in event of an attack.

Question 16

All of the following are tips for professional e-mail etiquette EXCEPT ________.
A) be concise and to the point
B) use spell-checker and proofread before sending
C) use abbreviations such as "u," "r," and "BRB" to keep the e-mail message shorter
D) include a meaningful subject line

Accepted Answer

Using abbreviations such as "u," "r," and "BRB" is not considered professional e-mail etiquette as it can be seen as unprofessional and may cause misunderstandings.

Question 17

A(n) ________ is usually a live broadcast of audio or video content.
A) podcast
B) wiki
C) instant message
D) webcast

Accepted Answer

A webcast is a live broadcast of audio or video content, typically over the internet. Podcasts are pre-recorded episodes that are distributed for listening on demand. Wikis are collaborative websites for editing and organizing information. Instant messaging is real-time text communication between two or more people.

Question 18

All of the following are types of e-commerce business EXCEPT ________.
A) B2C
B) B2B
C) C2C
D) C2B

Accepted Answer

The given options include B2C (business-to-consumer), B2B (business-to-business), and C2C (consumer-to-consumer) e-commerce models. However, the option missing from the list is C2B (consumer-to-business).

Question 19

The "fathers of the Internet" are Vinton Cerf and ________.
A) Robert Cailliau
B) Tim Berners-Lee
C) Bill Gates
D) Robert Kahn

Accepted Answer

Robert Kahn is considered one of the "fathers of the Internet" along with Vinton Cerf for their work in developing the TCP/IP protocol which is the foundation of the modern internet. Robert Cailliau and Tim Berners-Lee are credited with creating the World Wide Web, which is a part of the internet but not the entire internet. Bill Gates played a significant role in the development of personal computers and software but not the creation of the internet.

Question 20

________ is installed on your computer, and when the program is opened, your e-mail downloads to your computer.
A) Web-based e-mail program
B) E-mail client software
C) E-mail host package
D) E-mail server

Accepted Answer

E-mail client software is installed on your computer and is able to download your email when the program is opened. Web-based email programs are accessed through a web browser and do not require a download. E-mail host packages and e-mail servers are typically used by businesses or organizations to manage their email, but are not typically used by individual users.

Quiz 3: Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Webs Resources

A ________ allows users to add, remove, or edit its content.

Software that enables you to display and interact with text and other media on the web is a web ________.

Which of the following is a universal instant messaging service?

A computer connected to the Internet that asks for data is a(n) ________.

The Internet is ________.

A ________ is a personal journal posted on the web.

Podcasts enable you to ________.

________ is a professional, business-oriented social networking site.

The unique identification number assigned to your computer when you connect to the Internet is known as all of the following EXCEPT a(n) ________.

Which of the following is NOT a social networking site?

Which of the following are personal video journal entries posted on the web?

The web is based on the ________ Protocol.

Microsoft ________ is a cloud storage and file sharing service.

The World Wide Web was based on a protocol developed by ________.

The concept of the Internet was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a network that ________ in event of an attack.

All of the following are tips for professional e-mail etiquette EXCEPT ________.

A(n) ________ is usually a live broadcast of audio or video content.

All of the following are types of e-commerce business EXCEPT ________.

The "fathers of the Internet" are Vinton Cerf and ________.

________ is installed on your computer, and when the program is opened, your e-mail downloads to your computer.