Exam 2: Browsing the Web

A(n) ____________________ protects a computer or a network from unauthorized access by hackers.

The Safety button on the Command bar, which is illustrated in the accompanying figure, allows you to set privacy and security preferences. _________________________

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

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

The primary page at a website is called its ____.

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

____ are one method to control websites that can track your content on the Internet.

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

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

A ____ is typically an application that runs on a computer or device, which requests resources or services from another computer or device.

Web content ____________________ are hardware and/or software that control the display of web content based on user settings.

An example of a portal that focuses on a narrow range of information and services and appeals to visitors with specific interests is ____.

Most browsers provide a list of suggested websites when you start typing in the Address bar.

A browser shortcut to a frequently viewed webpage is referred to as a favorite or ____.

Text links generally appear underlined in the same color as the other text on the webpage.

Domain names are case sensitive, but paths and file names are never case sensitive.

A(n) ____ consists of four groups of numbers, each separated by periods, or dots.

Working ____ means that you are viewing previously loaded or saved webpages in the browser, but you are not connected to the Internet.

Critical Thinking Questions 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?

A ____ on a home computer connected to the Internet might be set to block certain outgoing communications from a specific software application or operating system utility.