Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT a graphics format used on the web?

Accepted Answer

A)  GIF 
B)  AVI 
C)  TIFF 
D)  JPEG 
A)  GIF 
B)  AVI 
C)  TIFF 
D)  JPEG

Question 2

A phishing filter will prevent your browsing history, passwords, user names, and other personal information from being revealed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following is a real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  chat 
B)  VoIP 
C)  confab 
D)  quick talk 
A)  chat 
B)  VoIP 
C)  confab 
D)  quick talk

Question 4

The term ____________________ refers to the worldwide collection of websites like the one in the accompanying figure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   The term ____________________ refers to...

Question 5

Define at least seven of the different types of websites, giving examples wherever possible and defining all relevant terms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define at least seven of the different...

Question 6

What is the name for a small device that connects to a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  tip 
B)  dongle 
C)  trigger 
D)  cell 
A)  tip 
B)  dongle 
C)  trigger 
D)  cell

Question 7

Which of the following defines FTP sites at which anyone can transfer some, if not all, available files?

Accepted Answer

A)  identified 
B)  anonymous 
C)  named 
D)  signed 
A)  identified 
B)  anonymous 
C)  named 
D)  signed

Question 8

In the evaluation of a website, the evaluation criterion of authority states that a reputable institution should support the website without bias in the information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents?

Accepted Answer

A)  blogworld 
B)  web 
C)  Internet 
D)  both b and c 
A)  blogworld 
B)  web 
C)  Internet 
D)  both b and c

Question 10

When you enter a domain name, a(n) ____________________ translates the domain name to its associated IP address so data can be routed to the correct computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you enter a domain name, a(n)...

Question 11

A web ____________________ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A web ____________________ is software that finds...

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT a media player?

Accepted Answer

A)  iTunes 
B)  RealPlayer 
C)  Safari 
D)  Windows Media Player 
A)  iTunes 
B)  RealPlayer 
C)  Safari 
D)  Windows Media Player

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A host in a network performs which of the following tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  ensures satellite communications are functional 
B)  exclusively monitors wireless networks to search for data transmission errors 
C)  routes transmissions over a network to guarantee data reaches its intended destination 
D)  provides services and connections to other computers on the network 
A)  ensures satellite communications are functional 
B)  exclusively monitors wireless networks to search for data transmission errors 
C)  routes transmissions over a network to guarantee data reaches its intended destination 
D)  provides services and connections to other computers on the network

Question 14

According to netiquette, Internet users should assume which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  all material is accurate 
B)  all material is up-to-date 
C)  the use of all capital letters is the equivalent of shouting 
D)  all of the above 
A)  all material is accurate 
B)  all material is up-to-date 
C)  the use of all capital letters is the equivalent of shouting 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

The group that approves top-level domains is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Internet Corporation

Question 16

Which of the following is a business that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet for free or for a fee?

Accepted Answer

A)  service provider 
B)  access provider 
C)  host provider 
D)  email provider 
A)  service provider 
B)  access provider 
C)  host provider 
D)  email provider

Question 17

Which of the following allows access to high-speed Internet services through the cable television network?

Accepted Answer

A)  cable transceiver 
B)  cable modem 
C)  cable receiver 
D)  cable dialer 
A)  cable transceiver 
B)  cable modem 
C)  cable receiver 
D)  cable dialer

Question 18

Using the technology shown in the accompanying figure, others connected to the same server see what a user has typed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following networks had these two goals:A. allowing scientists to work together on scientific projects;B. functioning even if part of the network was destroyed by a nuclear attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  W3C 
B)  IBMNet 
C)  ARPANET 
D)  NSFnet 
A)  W3C 
B)  IBMNet 
C)  ARPANET 
D)  NSFnet

Question 20

What is the descriptor for a filter that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious websites?

Accepted Answer

A)  spoofing 
B)  pop-up 
C)  proxy 
D)  phishing 
A)  spoofing 
B)  pop-up 
C)  proxy 
D)  phishing

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT a graphics format used on the web?

A phishing filter will prevent your browsing history, passwords, user names, and other personal information from being revealed.

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following is a real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer?

The term ____________________ refers to the worldwide collection of websites like the one in the accompanying figure.

Define at least seven of the different types of websites, giving examples wherever possible and defining all relevant terms.

What is the name for a small device that connects to a computer?

Which of the following defines FTP sites at which anyone can transfer some, if not all, available files?

In the evaluation of a website, the evaluation criterion of authority states that a reputable institution should support the website without bias in the information.

Which of the following consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents?

When you enter a domain name, a(n) ____________________ translates the domain name to its associated IP address so data can be routed to the correct computer.

A web ____________________ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT a media player?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A host in a network performs which of the following tasks?

According to netiquette, Internet users should assume which of the following?

The group that approves top-level domains is the ____________________.

Which of the following is a business that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet for free or for a fee?

Which of the following allows access to high-speed Internet services through the cable television network?

Using the technology shown in the accompanying figure, others connected to the same server see what a user has typed.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following networks had these two goals:A. allowing scientists to work together on scientific projects;B. functioning even if part of the network was destroyed by a nuclear attack?

What is the descriptor for a filter that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious websites?

Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home

Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components

Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices

Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and on the Cloud

Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources

Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content

Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing

Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions

Filters

Exam 2: The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT a graphics format used on the web?

A phishing filter will prevent your browsing history, passwords, user names, and other personal information from being revealed.

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following is a real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer?

The term ____________________ refers to the worldwide collection of websites like the one in the accompanying figure.

Define at least seven of the different types of websites, giving examples wherever possible and defining all relevant terms.

What is the name for a small device that connects to a computer?

Which of the following defines FTP sites at which anyone can transfer some, if not all, available files?

In the evaluation of a website, the evaluation criterion of authority states that a reputable institution should support the website without bias in the information.

Which of the following consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents?

When you enter a domain name, a(n) ____________________ translates the domain name to its associated IP address so data can be routed to the correct computer.

A web ____________________ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT a media player?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A host in a network performs which of the following tasks?

According to netiquette, Internet users should assume which of the following?

The group that approves top-level domains is the ____________________.

Which of the following is a business that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet for free or for a fee?

Which of the following allows access to high-speed Internet services through the cable television network?

Using the technology shown in the accompanying figure, others connected to the same server see what a user has typed.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following networks had these two goals:A. allowing scientists to work together on scientific projects;B. functioning even if part of the network was destroyed by a nuclear attack?

What is the descriptor for a filter that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious websites?

Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home

Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components

Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices

Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and on the Cloud

Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources

Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content

Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing

Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions

Filters