Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of an Internet Protocol address (IP address)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It specifies whether a computer is using a broadband network or a direct-dial network. 
B)  It differentiates between a server computer and a client computer and contains codes to identify whether the computer can send data or receive data. 
C)  It contains the protocol schema used to identify whether the computer is on a wired or wireless network. 
D)  It uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet. 
A)  It specifies whether a computer is using a broadband network or a direct-dial network. 
B)  It differentiates between a server computer and a client computer and contains codes to identify whether the computer can send data or receive data. 
C)  It contains the protocol schema used to identify whether the computer is on a wired or wireless network. 
D)  It uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If someone displays a Web page in a browser and the page indicates Flash is needed, what is Flash?

Accepted Answer

A)  a plug-in 
B)  a media compensator 
C)  a streamer 
D)  a  different browser than the one being used 
A)  a plug-in 
B)  a media compensator 
C)  a streamer 
D)  a  different browser than the one being used

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A Uniform Resource Locator is the same as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  client DNS 
B)  push-pull mechanism 
C)  Web address 
D)  Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) 
A)  client DNS 
B)  push-pull mechanism 
C)  Web address 
D)  Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

Question 4

A(n) ____________________ is a collaborative Web site that allows users to add to, modify, or delete the Web site content via their Web browser.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a collaborative Web site...

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When your friend is using a Web site that offers a variety of Internet services from a single convenient location, what type of Web site is she using?

Accepted Answer

A)  informational 
B)  content aggregator 
C)  portal 
D)  wiki 
A)  informational 
B)  content aggregator 
C)  portal 
D)  wiki

Question 6

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 7

Hot spots are businesses that provide individuals and companies access to the Internet free or for a fee, usually a fixed monthly amount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the difference between a wiki and a blog?

Accepted Answer

A)  Businesses create blogs but they do not create wikis. 
B)  Home users can use blogs but not wikis. 
C)  Blogs allow the sharing of ideas from all people while wikis allow sharing from only a single person. 
D)  Users can modify posts in a wiki but they cannot modify posts made by a blogger. 
A)  Businesses create blogs but they do not create wikis. 
B)  Home users can use blogs but not wikis. 
C)  Blogs allow the sharing of ideas from all people while wikis allow sharing from only a single person. 
D)  Users can modify posts in a wiki but they cannot modify posts made by a blogger.

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a radio station broadcasts a live sporting event over the Web, what technology are they using?

Accepted Answer

A)  streaming 
B)  podcasting 
C)  gaming 
D)  strobbing 
A)  streaming 
B)  podcasting 
C)  gaming 
D)  strobbing

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Because anyone can make an entry on a wiki, what is true about wikis?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are unreliable for any type of research. 
B)  They are entirely reliable and are used as authoritative sources in all research. 
C)  They are a good starting point for researching a fact, but the information from a wiki probably should be verified using another source. 
D)  Any research information from any source should be verified using a wiki. 
A)  They are unreliable for any type of research. 
B)  They are entirely reliable and are used as authoritative sources in all research. 
C)  They are a good starting point for researching a fact, but the information from a wiki probably should be verified using another source. 
D)  Any research information from any source should be verified using a wiki.

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To what does the term, traffic, refer to when used in conjunction with the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of computers on the Internet 
B)  the communications activity on the Internet 
C)  all the wired, wireless, and satellite connections on the Internet 
D)  the wires, fiber optics, underground cables, and radio signals used to carry the data and information across the Internet 
A)  the number of computers on the Internet 
B)  the communications activity on the Internet 
C)  all the wired, wireless, and satellite connections on the Internet 
D)  the wires, fiber optics, underground cables, and radio signals used to carry the data and information across the Internet

Question 12

Which of the following high-speed Internet connections use an antenna on a house or business to communicate with a tower location via radio signals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Satellite 
B)  FTTP 
C)  Fixed wireless 
D)  DSL 
A)  Satellite 
B)  FTTP 
C)  Fixed wireless 
D)  DSL

Question 13

One technique to improve Web searches as shown in the accompanying figure is to use general nouns and put the less specific terms first in the search text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The search engine operator AND is used to display hits that include only one word from a list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your cousin wanted to view information from the World Wide Web, what application software would you tell her to be sure she has on her computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Web browser 
B)  Word processor 
C)  DNS server support system 
D)  ISP interface resolution and handshake configuration controller 
A)  Web browser 
B)  Word processor 
C)  DNS server support system 
D)  ISP interface resolution and handshake configuration controller

Question 16

Like the one in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ Web site uses a diary or journal format, and is an informal site consisting of time-stamped articles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Like the one in the...

Question 17

Which of the following is a technology that provides high-speed Internet connection using regular copper telephone lines?

Accepted Answer

A)  DSL 
B)  ISP 
C)  CMOS 
D)  OSP 
A)  DSL 
B)  ISP 
C)  CMOS 
D)  OSP

Question 18

What is the term for the transmission of messages and files via a computer network?

Accepted Answer

A)  E-mail 
B)  DSL 
C)  FTP 
D)  C2C 
A)  E-mail 
B)  DSL 
C)  FTP 
D)  C2C

Question 19

JPEG is a format that expands graphics to increase their file size, which means the file takes up less storage space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are criteria for evaluating a Web site's content?

Accepted Answer

A)  objectivity and currency 
B)  affiliation and consumer consensus 
C)  commerciality and audience 
D)  content aggregation and authority 
A)  objectivity and currency 
B)  affiliation and consumer consensus 
C)  commerciality and audience 
D)  content aggregation and authority

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of an Internet Protocol address (IP address)?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If someone displays a Web page in a browser and the page indicates Flash is needed, what is Flash?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A Uniform Resource Locator is the same as which of the following?

A(n) ____________________ is a collaborative Web site that allows users to add to, modify, or delete the Web site content via their Web browser.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When your friend is using a Web site that offers a variety of Internet services from a single convenient location, what type of Web site is she using?

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

Hot spots are businesses that provide individuals and companies access to the Internet free or for a fee, usually a fixed monthly amount.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the difference between a wiki and a blog?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a radio station broadcasts a live sporting event over the Web, what technology are they using?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Because anyone can make an entry on a wiki, what is true about wikis?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To what does the term, traffic, refer to when used in conjunction with the Internet?

Which of the following high-speed Internet connections use an antenna on a house or business to communicate with a tower location via radio signals?

One technique to improve Web searches as shown in the accompanying figure is to use general nouns and put the less specific terms first in the search text.

The search engine operator AND is used to display hits that include only one word from a list.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your cousin wanted to view information from the World Wide Web, what application software would you tell her to be sure she has on her computer?

Like the one in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ Web site uses a diary or journal format, and is an informal site consisting of time-stamped articles.

Which of the following is a technology that provides high-speed Internet connection using regular copper telephone lines?

What is the term for the transmission of messages and files via a computer network?

JPEG is a format that expands graphics to increase their file size, which means the file takes up less storage space.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are criteria for evaluating a Web site's content?

Introduction to Computers

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

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Exam 2: The Internet and the World Wide Web

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of an Internet Protocol address (IP address)?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If someone displays a Web page in a browser and the page indicates Flash is needed, what is Flash?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A Uniform Resource Locator is the same as which of the following?

A(n) ____________________ is a collaborative Web site that allows users to add to, modify, or delete the Web site content via their Web browser.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When your friend is using a Web site that offers a variety of Internet services from a single convenient location, what type of Web site is she using?

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

Hot spots are businesses that provide individuals and companies access to the Internet free or for a fee, usually a fixed monthly amount.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the difference between a wiki and a blog?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a radio station broadcasts a live sporting event over the Web, what technology are they using?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Because anyone can make an entry on a wiki, what is true about wikis?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To what does the term, traffic, refer to when used in conjunction with the Internet?

Which of the following high-speed Internet connections use an antenna on a house or business to communicate with a tower location via radio signals?

One technique to improve Web searches as shown in the accompanying figure is to use general nouns and put the less specific terms first in the search text.

The search engine operator AND is used to display hits that include only one word from a list.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your cousin wanted to view information from the World Wide Web, what application software would you tell her to be sure she has on her computer?

Like the one in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ Web site uses a diary or journal format, and is an informal site consisting of time-stamped articles.

Which of the following is a technology that provides high-speed Internet connection using regular copper telephone lines?

What is the term for the transmission of messages and files via a computer network?

JPEG is a format that expands graphics to increase their file size, which means the file takes up less storage space.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are criteria for evaluating a Web site's content?

Introduction to Computers

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

Filters