Question 1

The unique address for a particular website is the ________.
A) protocol
B) domain section
C) client
D) URL

Accepted Answer

The URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the unique address for a particular website that specifies its location on the internet. The other options are not the specific address for a website. The protocol is the set of rules determining the format of data sent over the internet (e.g. HTTP, HTTPS). The domain section is part of the URL that identifies the specific website within the larger domain (e.g. google.com). The client is the software or device that accesses the website.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a precaution to take when shopping online?
A) Pay with a debit card, not a credit card.
B) Shop at well-known, reputable sites.
C) Avoid making online transactions on a public computer.
D) When placing an order, make sure you receive a confirmation number.

Accepted Answer

Paying with a credit card is actually safer than paying with a debit card when shopping online because credit cards generally offer more protection against fraud and unauthorized charges.

Question 3

An Internet connected computer that receives a request and returns data is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An Internet connected computer that receives a...

Question 4

In the URL: http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled ".com" is the ________.
A) subdirectory
B) host
C) top-level domain
D) protocol

Accepted Answer

".com" is the top-level domain in the URL.

Question 5

Feedspot and iTunes are examples of RSS ________ which locate and download RSS series to which you have subscribed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Feedspot and iTunes are examples of RSS...

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the most popular web browsers?
A) Pinned tabs
B) Session restore
C) Tacked browsing
D) Thumbnail preview

Accepted Answer

"Tacked browsing" is not a feature found in any popular web browser. The other options listed (pinned tabs, session restore, and thumbnail preview) are all common features found in most popular web browsers.

Question 7

________ e-mail is managed by a browser and enables access to e-mail from anywhere that has Internet access.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ e-mail is managed by a browser...

Question 8

E-mail ________ are software programs such as Microsoft Outlook that run on your computer and download messages to your computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of E-mail ________ are software programs such as...

Question 9

In the URL: http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled "http" is the ________.
A) protocol
B) domain name
C) path
D) top-level domain

Accepted Answer

"http" is the protocol portion of the URL, which specifies the protocol used to access the website.

Question 10

A(n) ________ is a navigation aid that shows the path you have taken to get to a web page or where the page is located within the website.
A) index
B) navigation bar
C) breadcrumb trail
D) cookie trail

Accepted Answer

A breadcrumb trail is a navigation aid that shows the path you have taken to get to a web page or where the page is located within the website. It displays a hierarchical trail of links separated by the greater-than symbol (>), representing the page's location within the website's hierarchy. The trail starts with the website's homepage and ends with the current page.

Question 11

Catfishing is ________.
A) creating fake profiles on a dating site and developing a fabricated online and phone relationship
B) posting inflammatory remarks to solicit angry and negative responses
C) bombarding someone with harassing messages
D) posting embarrassing pictures, rumors, or videos via social media

Accepted Answer

Catfishing is creating fake profiles on social media platforms and developing a fabricated online and phone relationship with an individual in order to deceive them.

Question 12

The "s" in "https" stands for ________ socket layer.
A) semantic
B) secure
C) server
D) social

Accepted Answer

The "s" in "https" stands for secure socket layer. HTTP is an acronym for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, while the "s" in HTTPS stands for Secure Sockets Layer or SSL. This secure protocol encrypts the data that is exchanged between the browser and the server, ensuring that malicious actors cannot intercept and read it.

Question 13

E-mail is ________ communication, which means users do not have to communicate at the same time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of E-mail is ________ communication, which means users...

Question 14

A subset of e-commerce that uses social networks to assist in marketing and purchasing products is known as ________ commerce.
A) crowd
B) source
C) friend
D) social

Accepted Answer

Social commerce uses social networks to facilitate and enhance the buying and selling of products. It includes social media advertising, reviews, referrals, and other social activities related to transactions.

Question 15

Which of the following top-level domains identifies a degree-granting institution?
A) .gov
B) .net
C) .edu
D).info

Accepted Answer

The top-level domain .edu is reserved for degree-granting institutions in the United States.

Question 16

AND, OR, and NOT are examples of ________ operators.
A) Boolean
B) Jacobean
C) relational
D) keyword

Accepted Answer

AND, OR, and NOT are Boolean operators which are used for Boolean logic in programming and search engines.

Question 17

Facebook and Twitter are popular examples of ________ networks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Facebook and Twitter are popular examples of...

Question 18

The browser feature which enables tabs to work independently from one another so if one crashes, the others may continue to work is known as ________.
A) pinned tabs
B) tab isolation
C) free tabs
D) privacy browsing

Accepted Answer

The browser feature described is known as tab isolation, which allows individual tabs to work independently from one another. If one tab crashes or encounters an error, it does not affect the other tabs and they can continue to function normally. Pinned tabs, free tabs, and privacy browsing do not specifically refer to this feature.

Question 19

Which of the following is a supporting argument for geolocation devices posing a threat to privacy?
A) Businesses are responsible to educate consumers about how they use geolocation data.
B) The social norm has shifted and people have become comfortable with sharing more information, including their location.
C) Many businesses incorporate geolocation as a primary marketing strategy; the loss of privacy is outweighed by the benefit to consumers.
D) Society may need to reevaluate its expectations as to the amount of privacy in people's digital lives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a supporting...

Question 20

In the URL: http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled "surface" is the ________.
A) protocol
B) domain name
C) subdirectory
D) top-level domain

Accepted Answer

"Surface" is a subdirectory, as it comes after the domain name "microsoft.com" and indicates a specific page or section within that domain. The protocol in this URL is "http://" and the top-level domain is ".com".

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

The unique address for a particular website is the ________.

Which of the following is NOT a precaution to take when shopping online?

An Internet connected computer that receives a request and returns data is a(n) ________.

In the URL: http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled ".com" is the ________.

Feedspot and iTunes are examples of RSS ________ which locate and download RSS series to which you have subscribed.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the most popular web browsers?

________ e-mail is managed by a browser and enables access to e-mail from anywhere that has Internet access.

E-mail ________ are software programs such as Microsoft Outlook that run on your computer and download messages to your computer.

In the URL: http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled "http" is the ________.

A(n) ________ is a navigation aid that shows the path you have taken to get to a web page or where the page is located within the website.

Catfishing is ________.

The "s" in "https" stands for ________ socket layer.

E-mail is ________ communication, which means users do not have to communicate at the same time.

A subset of e-commerce that uses social networks to assist in marketing and purchasing products is known as ________ commerce.

Which of the following top-level domains identifies a degree-granting institution?

AND, OR, and NOT are examples of ________ operators.

Facebook and Twitter are popular examples of ________ networks.

The browser feature which enables tabs to work independently from one another so if one crashes, the others may continue to work is known as ________.

Which of the following is a supporting argument for geolocation devices posing a threat to privacy?

In the URL: http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled "surface" is the ________.