Exam 3: The Internet and the World Wide Web

Online shopping and online investing are examples of ____.

In its early years, the Internet was used primarily by the government, scientists, and educational institutions.

____________________ connections keep you continually connected to your provider and, therefore, continually connected to the Internet whenever your computer or other device being used to access the Internet is on.

____ generally refers to applications and services that use the Web as a platform to deliver rich applications that enable people to collaborate, socialize, and share information online.

____ are companies that manage and distribute Web-based software services to customers over the Internet.

Describe Internet filtering and its various uses.

Common online investing services include the ability to set up a(n)____ that displays the status of the stocks you specify.

One advantage of using personal computers for Internet access is that they have relatively large screens for viewing Internet content, and they typically have a full keyboard for easier data entry. _________________________

____, as it relates to the Internet, encompasses what information about individuals is available, how it is used, and by whom.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 8-2 Brenda is a college student who enjoys downloading music, movies, and television shows from the Internet. She also uses the Internet for other entertainment, such as sports. Brenda also orders movies and television through the Internet via a(n)____ provider, which allows users to download video for a small fee.

One objective of the ____ project was to create a computer network that would allow researchers located in different places to communicate with each other.

Most search sites use a ____-a software program-in conjunction with a huge database of information about Web pages to help visitors find Web pages that contain the information they are seeking.

____________________ are Web sites designed specifically to help you find information on the Web.

Lack of feedback is a disadvantage of Web-based training and distance learning.

____________________ technology enables one computing device to locate or identify the current status of another device.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 8-1 Anthony is passionate about politics and enjoys sharing and discussing his views with others over the Internet. Every day, Anthony makes a new post to his personal ____, which is a Web page that displays entries in chronological order.

A(n)e-diary is a Web page that contains short, frequently updated entries in chronological order. _________________________

Internet Explorer users can view and/or delete cookies and other temporary files by using the ____ dialog box.

A(n)____ is a collection of an individual's work accessible through a Web site.

Instant messaging (IM)is the original industry term for the process of placing telephone calls over the Internet. _________________________