Question 1

The commands Cut, Copy, Paste, Select All, and Find on this Page are part of the ____ menu on the Menu bar.

Accepted Answer

These commands are typically found under the "Edit" menu in most software applications, including web browsers and text editors, to facilitate text and data manipulation.

Question 2

The ____ button on the Command bar displays a menu of commands.

Accepted Answer

The Tools button on the Command bar is designed to display a menu of commands, offering various options and settings to manage the browser or application's functionality.

Question 3

To change the default home page you use the ____ dialog box.

Accepted Answer

The Internet Options dialog box allows you to change the default home page.

Question 4

In Internet Explorer, the browser keeps track of your browsing history for a default number of days which is ____.

Accepted Answer

Internet Explorer by default keeps track of your browsing history for 20 days.

Question 5

To clear the History list, click Tools on the Command bar, and then click Internet Options to display the Internet Options dialog box. Click the ____ tab and then click the Delete button in the Browsing history section.

Accepted Answer

The correct tab to click in order to clear the History list in the Internet Options dialog box is the "General" tab. This is where the Browsing history section is located, including the Delete button to clear the history.

Question 6

In Internet Explorer, the ____ provides some control over what content can be viewed on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The Content Advisor in Internet Explorer is a feature designed to help control what content can be viewed on the Internet by setting different levels of restrictions or by creating a list of allowed or disallowed websites.

Question 7

Please refer to the figure below as you answer the following two questions.
FIGURE 2-1
 
-Referring to Figure 2-1, to save a downloaded file to your computer you open the ____ dialog box.

Accepted Answer

The "Save As" dialog box is used to save a downloaded file to a specific location on your computer, allowing you to choose the folder and file name.

Question 8

Please refer to the figure below as you answer the following two questions.
FIGURE 2-1
 
-Referring to Figure 2-1, your downloaded file will download to ____.

Accepted Answer

When downloading a file, you typically have the option to choose the destination folder where the file will be saved. This can vary depending on your browser settings or the specific instructions you follow during the download process.

Question 9

A ____ is a discussion forum or a type of bulletin board.

Accepted Answer

Newsgroups are discussion forums or types of bulletin boards on the Internet where users can post discussions about various topics.

Question 10

____ uses a high-speed Internet connection instead of a regular (analog) telephone line.

Accepted Answer

VoIP, which stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, uses a high-speed Internet connection to make and receive telephone calls, instead of using the traditional analog telephone lines.

Question 11

Mark is in charge of the IT department of a small manufacturing company. The President of the company has asked Mark to "show him the basics." Mark starts with a lesson regarding TCP/IP. Please answer the questions below.
-Computers communicate with each other using TCP/IP. Mark explains that the IP protocol ____.

Accepted Answer

The IP protocol is responsible for the addressing scheme, which is how computers on a network identify each other. This is crucial for routing packets of data to the correct destination.

Question 12

Mark is in charge of the IT department of a small manufacturing company. The President of the company has asked Mark to "show him the basics." Mark starts with a lesson regarding TCP/IP. Please answer the questions below.
-Mark then explains that the TCP protocol ____.

Accepted Answer

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is responsible for establishing a connection between computers to ensure the reliable transmission of data.

Question 13

Madeline was teaching a group of senior citizens how to use the Internet to stay in touch with their families. She starts with a simple lesson about how computers communicate. Please answer the questions below.
-Madeline first shows her class a URL and explains that this is the Web page's ____.

Accepted Answer

A URL is the unique address of a Web page on the Internet, allowing users to locate and access specific pages.

Question 14

Madeline was teaching a group of senior citizens how to use the Internet to stay in touch with their families. She starts with a simple lesson about how computers communicate. Please answer the questions below.
-Madeline then explains that behind every Web page there is a protocol that controls how the World Wide Web works. This protocol is ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Madeline was teaching a group of senior...

Question 15

A ____________________ is a software program that provides a graphical interface for the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________________ is a software program that...

Question 16

____________________ is a new browser feature. When you start the browser, the page you have designated as the home page opens in the first tab.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a new browser feature. When...

Question 17

In Internet Explorer, the ____________________ page is the first page that is displayed when you start your browser.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Internet Explorer, the ____________________ page is...

Question 18

Internet Explorer has a special feature called ____________________ that makes it easy for you to locate your desired information quickly. You type a common term in the Address bar and press the Enter key.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Internet Explorer has a special feature called...

Question 19

A markup language is a standard format for transferring data between two devices. _________________________

Accepted Answer

protocol

Question 20

Hypertext is a text-based link to other text-based documents and often referred to as a link,
which is short for Weblink. _________________________

Accepted Answer

hyperlink

Quiz 2: The Internet and the World Wide Web