Question 1

The Internet has profoundly changed nearly every aspect of life.

Accepted Answer

The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, shop, learn, entertain, and more. Its impact can be observed in almost every domain of human activity.

Question 2

Video calling does not allow remote employees to participate in meetings or training sessions.

Accepted Answer

Video calling allows remote employees to participate in meetings or training sessions by connecting them with the rest of the team in real-time.

Question 3

Sending an email is less expensive and faster than regular mail.

Accepted Answer

Sending an email is relatively low-cost and instantaneous, whereas mailing a letter or package can take multiple days or even weeks depending on the distance and delivery method.

Question 4

Google Docs is a group of software products available online.

Accepted Answer

Google Docs is a collection of web-based productivity software developed by Google. It includes Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and surveys.

Question 5

A website is a set of related webpages managed by an individual or organization.

Accepted Answer

This is the correct definition of a website.

Question 6

Packet switching allows a telephone user to dial a number to establish and maintain a private telephone connection.

Accepted Answer

Packet switching is a method of data transmission used in computer networks, not for establishing private telephone connections. Telephone connections are established through circuit switching.

Question 7

MMOGs allow many users to play online games simultaneously, but participation is limited to individuals living in the country in which the game is hosted.

Accepted Answer

MMOGs allow users from all around the world to participate, not just individuals living in the country where the game is hosted.

Question 8

The e-business model that allows customers to buy products at an online store is the B2E model.

Accepted Answer

The e-business model that allows customers to buy products at an online store is the B2C (business-to-consumer) model. The B2E (business-to-employee) model refers to e-commerce transactions between a company and its employees.

Question 9

A host is a set of rules that two computers must follow in order to communicate with each other.

Accepted Answer

A host is a computer or device connected to a network that has its own unique IP address. It is not a set of rules, but rather it follows a set of rules or protocols in order to communicate with other devices on the network.

Question 10

One of the scientists whose research led to the development of packet switching technologies was Leonard Kleinrock.

Accepted Answer

Leonard Kleinrock's research led to the development of packet switching technologies.

Question 11

Vinton Cerf and Leonard Kleinrock developed the TCP and IP protocols for ARPANET in 1972.

Accepted Answer

Vinton Cerf and Robert Kahn are credited with developing the TCP/IP protocols, not Leonard Kleinrock. Kleinrock contributed to the theoretical foundation of packet-switching, which is a key technology underlying the Internet.

Question 12

Newsgroup and mailing list subscribers receive messages about specific topics.

Accepted Answer

Newsgroups and mailing lists are both used for communication regarding specific topics. Users subscribe to these platforms to receive messages related to their areas of interest.

Question 13

The Internet has not changed the way businesses communicate with their customers and business partners.

Accepted Answer

The Internet has revolutionized how businesses communicate with their customers and business partners. It has enabled new forms of communication such as email, instant messaging, video conferencing, and social media. It has also made it possible for businesses to reach a global audience and conduct transactions online.

Question 14

Outlook is an example of an email program.

Accepted Answer

Outlook is an email program developed by Microsoft.

Question 15

IM is the standard or set of protocols that allows files to be uploaded and downloaded over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

IM stands for Instant Messaging and refers to communication between individuals or groups in real-time, typically through apps or online platforms. It does not specifically relate to file uploading or downloading.

Question 16

Webpages are created using codes or tags that define the layout and/or content of the pages.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Webpages are created using a variety of coding languages, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which determine the layout and content of the page. These codes or tags are essential for creating functional and visually appealing websites.

Question 17

The term surfing refers to the process of searching the web for specific information.

Accepted Answer

The term surfing refers to browsing or navigating through different websites, not necessarily for specific information. Searching for specific information is more accurately described as searching or researching.

Question 18

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, the Internet is actually a subset of the web.

Accepted Answer

The web is a subset of the Internet, not the other way around. The Internet is a network of networks that connects computers and devices, while the web is a collection of interconnected documents and resources accessed through browser software.

Question 19

The Internet supports a wide range of activities from exchanging messages with others, to shopping for goods and services, to uploading and downloading files.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The Internet has a variety of applications, including sending messages, conducting business, and sharing files.

Question 20

The scientist whose memos were the first published references to the idea of the Internet was J.C.R. Licklider.

Accepted Answer

J.C.R. Licklider's memos in the early 1960s were the first published references to the idea of a networked computer system, which became the foundation for the development of the Internet.

Quiz 1: Discovering the Internet Brief 5th Edition by Jennifer Campbell