Question 1

The Internet is a(n) _____ made up of wires, cables, satellites, and rules for exchanging information between computers connected to the network.
A)actual network
B)virtual network
C)multimedia interface
D)domain name

Accepted Answer

The Internet is an actual network consisting of physical components like wires, cables, and satellites, along with protocols for data exchange.

Question 2

For browsers to connect to resources on the Internet, the location of the resources must be specified through addresses called _____.
A)uniform resource locators (URLs)
B)top-level domains (TLDs)
C)Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
D)hyperlinks

Accepted Answer

Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) specify the location of resources on the Internet and allow browsers to connect to them. TLDs are part of URLs that indicate the type of organization or country associated with the website. HTML is a markup language used to create web pages, but it does not specify the location of resources. Hyperlinks are links within web pages that allow users to navigate to different resources, but they do not specify the locations of those resources.

Question 3

In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com", ".com" is the _____.
A)top-level domain (TLD)
B)uniform resource locator (URL)
C)domain name server (DNS)
D)domain name

Accepted Answer

".com" is a top-level domain (TLD), which is the last part of a domain name and indicates the type of organization associated with the website.

Question 4

Launched in 1969 as a U.S funded project that developed a national computer network, the Internet was initially called __________.
A)World Wide Web
B)Intranet
C)NSFNet
D)ARPANET

Accepted Answer

The Internet was initially called ARPANET, which was a U.S funded project that developed a national computer network. The World Wide Web, often confused with the Internet, is a collection of web pages and resources that are accessed through the Internet. Intranet is a private network within an organization, and NSFNet was a successor to ARPANET that provided high-speed networking to academic researchers.

Question 5

Which programming language is used within HTML documents to trigger interactive features?
A)CSS
B)JavaScript
C)HTML
D)Visual Basic

Accepted Answer

JavaScript is the programming language used within HTML documents to trigger interactive features. CSS is used for styling, HTML is used for structure, and Visual Basic is not typically used for web development.

Question 6

_____ do/does not use streaming technology and are/is used to download media files to your computer.
A)Webcasts
B)Podcasts
C)Microblogs
D)Twitter

Accepted Answer

Podcasts are downloaded media files, while webcasts and microblogs typically use streaming technology. Twitter is a social media platform and is not directly related to media downloads or streaming.

Question 7

This type of e-mail account is more widely used because it frees the user from installing and maintaining an e-mail client on every computer used to access e-mail.
A)Client-based
B)Web-based
C)Cloud
D)Mobile

Accepted Answer

Web-based e-mail accounts can be accessed from any device with internet access and do not require the installation of an e-mail client. This makes them more convenient and accessible for users who need to access their e-mail from multiple locations or devices.

Question 8

This enabled graphics, animation, sound, and video to be added to the Internet.
A)Web browser
B)URI
C)Web
D)Shareware

Accepted Answer

The answer of This enabled graphics, animation, sound, and video...

Question 9

When you enter a keyword or phrase into a search engine the results display as a list of these.
A)Matches
B)Hits
C)Subjects
D)Entries

Accepted Answer

The term "hits" is commonly used to refer to the results of a search query on a search engine. It represents the number of pages or documents that match the keywords or phrases entered by the user.

Question 10

Which of the following are files inserted into an HTML document that control the appearance of Web pages including layout, colors, and fonts?
A)Javascript
B)Applets
C)AJAX
D)CSS

Accepted Answer

CSS files (Cascading Style Sheets) control the appearance of web pages, including layout, colors, and fonts. Javascript is a scripting language used for things like dynamic effects and interactions on a webpage, while Applets and AJAX are unrelated to page appearance.

Question 11

A web page typically contains _____ which contains the formatting instructions for displaying the web page.
A)uniform resource locators (URLs)
B)top-level domain (TLD)
C)Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
D)hyperlinks

Accepted Answer

HTML is a markup language used to create web pages, and contains the formatting instructions for displaying the page. URLs are addresses used to locate specific web pages, TLD refers to the highest level of a domain name (such as .com or .org), and hyperlinks are clickable links that direct users to other web pages.

Question 12

_____ typically broadcast live events and use streaming technology in which audio and video files are continuously downloaded to your computer while you are listening to and/or viewing the content.
A)Webcasts
B)Blogs
C)Microblogs
D)Twitter

Accepted Answer

Webcasts typically broadcast live events and use streaming technology to continuously download audio and video files. Blogs, microblogs, and Twitter do not necessarily use live streaming technology.

Question 13

The Web was introduced in 1991 at
A)National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B)Center for European Nuclear Research (CERN)
C)Research Center for Nuclear Physics (RCNP)
D)National Science Foundation (NSF)

Accepted Answer

The Web was introduced by British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee at CERN in Switzerland in 1991.

Question 14

Which of the following is a Web site specially designed to allow visitors to use their browser to add, edit, or delete the site's content?
A)Wiki
B)Blog
C)Webcast
D)Microblog

Accepted Answer

A Wiki is a Web site that allows visitors to create and edit content using their Web browsers. It is commonly used for collaborative documentation and knowledge management. Blogs, webcasts, and microblogs do not typically allow visitors to edit or delete the site's content.

Question 15

The most common way to access the Internet is through _____.
A)an Internet service provider (ISP)
B)an instant messaging (IM) service
C)an application service provider (ASP)
D)Facebook

Accepted Answer

Accessing the Internet through an Internet service provider (ISP) is the most common way, as it provides a direct connection to the Internet for users. Instant messaging services and application service providers can be accessed through an ISP, and Facebook is a website that can be accessed through the Internet provided by an ISP.

Question 16

Twitter is an example of what type of site?
A)Wiki
B)Blog
C)Microblog
D)Search

Accepted Answer

Twitter is a microblogging site, as it allows users to publish short messages (called "tweets") of up to 280 characters.

Question 17

These special programs continually look for new information and update the databases used by search services.
A)Spiders
B)Webcrawlers
C)Bugs
D)Hits

Accepted Answer

The answer of These special programs continually look for new...

Question 18

This social networking site is used for professional networking.
A)Google+
B)Facebook
C)Twitter
D)LinkedIn

Accepted Answer

LinkedIn is a social networking site used for professional networking.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a well-known Web browser?
A)Internet Explorer
B)Windows Explorer
C)Safari
D)Google Chrome

Accepted Answer

Windows Explorer is not a well-known web browser. It is a file manager application built into the Windows operating system.

Question 20

In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com", what is the domain name?
A)http://www.simnetonline.com
B)www.simnetonline.com
C)simnetonline
D)com

Accepted Answer

The domain name in the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com" is "www.simnetonline.com".

Quiz 2: The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce

The Internet is a(n) _____ made up of wires, cables, satellites, and rules for exchanging information between computers connected to the network.

For browsers to connect to resources on the Internet, the location of the resources must be specified through addresses called _____.

In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com", ".com" is the _____.

Launched in 1969 as a U.S funded project that developed a national computer network, the Internet was initially called __________.

Which programming language is used within HTML documents to trigger interactive features?

_____ do/does not use streaming technology and are/is used to download media files to your computer.

This type of e-mail account is more widely used because it frees the user from installing and maintaining an e-mail client on every computer used to access e-mail.

This enabled graphics, animation, sound, and video to be added to the Internet.

When you enter a keyword or phrase into a search engine the results display as a list of these.

Which of the following are files inserted into an HTML document that control the appearance of Web pages including layout, colors, and fonts?

A web page typically contains _____ which contains the formatting instructions for displaying the web page.

_____ typically broadcast live events and use streaming technology in which audio and video files are continuously downloaded to your computer while you are listening to and/or viewing the content.

The Web was introduced in 1991 at

Which of the following is a Web site specially designed to allow visitors to use their browser to add, edit, or delete the site's content?

The most common way to access the Internet is through _____.

Twitter is an example of what type of site?

These special programs continually look for new information and update the databases used by search services.

This social networking site is used for professional networking.

Which of the following is not a well-known Web browser?

In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com", what is the domain name?