Question 1

Use the following to answer questions:
Matching
Selecting from the following list of terms, match the description with the best answer.Some terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Written code that creates Web pages and links
A)Fiber-optic cable
B)World Wide Web
C)Social media site
D)HTML

Accepted Answer

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the written code that creates Web pages and links.

Answer: B
 The World Wide Web is the system of interconnected documents and resources, accessed via the internet.

Answer: C
 A social media site is a web platform that enables users to create, share, and communicate content with each other.

Answer: A
 Fiber-optic cable is a high-speed transmission medium made of thin strands of glass or plastic that enable fast internet connection.

Question 2

Use the following to answer questions:
Matching
Selecting from the following list of terms, match the description with the best answer.Some terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-The most frequently visited region of the Internet
A)Fiber-optic cable
B)World Wide Web
C)Social media site
D)HTML

Accepted Answer

The World Wide Web is the most frequently visited region of the internet, as it allows users to access a vast amount of information through web pages and links.

Answer: D
 HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is used to create web pages and is essential to the functioning of the World Wide Web.

Answer: C
 Social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, are popular destinations on the internet, but they are not the most frequently visited region overall.

Answer: A
 Fiber-optic cable is a means of transmitting data over long distances at high speeds, but it is not a region or destination on the internet.

Question 3

The Kindle Fire and iPad are examples of touchscreen _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Kindle Fire and iPad are examples...

Question 4

What does the term digital divide refer to?
A)The ability of the rich to have access to the latest information technology while the poor do not.
B)The length of time it takes for messages to travel between two continents.
C)The competition between software companies.
D)The programming gap between using a Microsoft operating system and a system like Linux.
E)The difference in quality between an analog and a digital recording.

Accepted Answer

The term digital divide refers to the gap between individuals or groups who have access to and can effectively use digital technology and those who do not have access or are unable to use it. This divide is typically linked to socioeconomic factors, with the wealthy having greater access and ability to use technology while the poor do not.

Question 5

_________________________ is made of thin glass bundles that transmit thousands of messages simultaneously via laser light.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ is made of thin glass bundles...

Question 6

_________________________ contain articles in chronological, journal-like form, often with reader comments and links to other articles on the Web.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ contain articles in chronological, journal-like form,...

Question 7

YouTube is an example of an online video _________________________ community.

Accepted Answer

The answer of YouTube is an example of an online...

Question 8

The easiest way to communicate over the Internet in real time is IM, or _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The easiest way to communicate over the...

Question 9

According to the American Library Association, what are the limitations of trying to protect children from inappropriate material on the Internet?
A)It's annoying to have to disable the filters every time an adult wants to access that material.
B)There is no way to filter out all illegal content but still allow access to constitutionally protected materials.
C)Current filtering software doesn't block enough material.
D)There isn't enough federal funding for all schools and libraries to have the filtering software.
E)There are no limitations.

Accepted Answer

The American Library Association has acknowledged that it is difficult to filter out all inappropriate content while still allowing access to constitutionally protected materials, such as those related to research or education. They recognize the limitation in current filtering software to accurately distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate content, and the challenges of constantly updating the software to address new and emerging forms of inappropriate content. Additionally, disabling filters for adults accessing appropriate content can be cumbersome and time-consuming. However, there is no mention of funding or a lack of limitations, making options A, C, D, and E incorrect.

Question 10

Web navigation software packages such as Firefox and Microsoft's Internet Explorer are known as _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Web navigation software packages such as Firefox...

Question 11

ISP stands for Internet _________________________ provider.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ISP stands for Internet _________________________ provider....

Question 12

Use the following to answer questions:
Matching
Selecting from the following list of terms, match the description with the best answer.Some terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Facebook
A)Fiber-optic cable
B)World Wide Web
C)Social media site
D)HTML

Accepted Answer

Facebook is best described as a social media site, where users can post updates, share content, and interact with friends and communities online.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about Linux software is true?
A)It's free.
B)Many people have contributed to its development.
C)It is most often found on operating servers rather than PC desktops.
D)Linus Torvalds established it in 1991.
E)All of the options are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the options are correct. Linux software is free, has been developed by a large community of contributors, is widely used on servers, and was established by Linus Torvalds in 1991.

Question 14

Designed by the U.S.Defense Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency, the original Internet was called _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Designed by the U.S.Defense Department's Advanced Research...

Question 15

Apple's voice-recognition software, Siri, is an example of the _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Apple's voice-recognition software, Siri, is an example...

Question 16

Invented in the 1980s, the _________________________ is the most popular part of the Internet and is essentially the navigation system for it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Invented in the 1980s, the _________________________ is...

Question 17

HTML stands for hypertext _________________________ language.

Accepted Answer

The answer of HTML stands for hypertext _________________________ language....

Question 18

The socioeconomic disparity between those who do and those who do not have access to digital technology and media such as the Internet is sometimes referred to as the _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The socioeconomic disparity between those who do...

Question 19

Use the following to answer questions:
Matching
Selecting from the following list of terms, match the description with the best answer.Some terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Thin glass bundles capable of transmitting thousands of messages
A)Fiber-optic cable
B)World Wide Web
C)Social media site
D)HTML

Accepted Answer

Thin glass bundles capable of transmitting thousands of messages refers to fiber-optic cable.

Answer: D 
 HTML is a language used to create websites and webpages, but it does not have any direct relation to fiber-optic cables, the World Wide Web or social media sites.

Question 20

Use the following to answer questions:
Matching
Selecting from the following list of terms, match the description with the best answer.Some terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-A site where you can upload photos, share interests, and post messages to friends
A)Fiber-optic cable
B)World Wide Web
C)Social media site
D)HTML

Accepted Answer

A social media site is a platform where users can upload photos, share interests, and post messages to friends.

Answer: B
 The World Wide Web is a network of online content accessed through the internet.

Answer: D
 HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is a coding language used to create web pages.

Answer: A
 Fiber-optic cable is a type of cable used to transmit data through light signals. It is commonly used to transmit high-speed internet connections.

Quiz 2: The Internet, Digital Media, and Media Convergence

Use the following to answer questions: Matching Selecting from the following list of terms, match the description with the best answer.Some terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Written code that creates Web pages and links

Use the following to answer questions: Matching Selecting from the following list of terms, match the description with the best answer.Some terms may be used more than once or not at all. -The most frequently visited region of the Internet

The Kindle Fire and iPad are examples of touchscreen _________________________.

What does the term digital divide refer to?

_________________________ is made of thin glass bundles that transmit thousands of messages simultaneously via laser light.

_________________________ contain articles in chronological, journal-like form, often with reader comments and links to other articles on the Web.

YouTube is an example of an online video _________________________ community.

The easiest way to communicate over the Internet in real time is IM, or _________________________.

According to the American Library Association, what are the limitations of trying to protect children from inappropriate material on the Internet?

Web navigation software packages such as Firefox and Microsoft's Internet Explorer are known as _________________________.

ISP stands for Internet _________________________ provider.

Use the following to answer questions: Matching Selecting from the following list of terms, match the description with the best answer.Some terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Facebook

Which of the following statements about Linux software is true?

Designed by the U.S.Defense Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency, the original Internet was called _________________________.

Apple's voice-recognition software, Siri, is an example of the _________________________.

Invented in the 1980s, the _________________________ is the most popular part of the Internet and is essentially the navigation system for it.

HTML stands for hypertext _________________________ language.

The socioeconomic disparity between those who do and those who do not have access to digital technology and media such as the Internet is sometimes referred to as the _________________________.

Use the following to answer questions: Matching Selecting from the following list of terms, match the description with the best answer.Some terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Thin glass bundles capable of transmitting thousands of messages

Use the following to answer questions: Matching Selecting from the following list of terms, match the description with the best answer.Some terms may be used more than once or not at all. -A site where you can upload photos, share interests, and post messages to friends