Exam 2: Browsing the Web

Domains in the DNS are grouped by type of organization or sponsoring group.

IP addresses use binary numbers, meaning that they correspond to a series of bits and bytes.

____ and black hat hacker are terms used to describe a criminal or unethical hacker.

One way to guard against ____________________ is to never access a link or open an email, text, or file unless you trust the source and you are expecting the communication or file.

The organization that oversees naming and numbering functions in the DNS and controls the domain name registration system is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

A(n) ____________________ is an individual who uses technology skills to access a network and the computers on that network without authorization.

Estimating the number of websites and webpages is easy because of the dynamic nature of the web.

A(n) ____________________ connection uses https:// rather than http:// as its connection protocol.

A(n) ____ seldom changes.

Case 2-2 After reading several recent news stories about the risk of online identity theft, you are concerned about what is being tracked with regard to your own online behavior. -What symbol can you look for at a website that demonstrates the site's commitment to its visitors' privacy?

As most browsers do not have a built-in feed reader, it is necessary to download stand-alone feed readers or subscribe to online feed services.

Touch screen-enabled devices allow you to refresh content by tapping at the top of the window and swiping downward.

The number 69.32.133.11 is an example of a(n) domain name .

____, which is used on both computers and mobile devices, is the second oldest browser.

A logo and/or the business or organization's name generally appears at or near the ____ corner of a webpage to help visitors identify the website.

Information ____ refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of personal information.

Smartphones and some other devices can use both cellular and wireless technology to connect to the Internet.

A webpage with numerous graphics might take longer to load than a webpage with few or no graphics or other media.

Tabbed browsing allows you to open a single webpage in multiple browser windows.

The primary page at a website is called its ____.