Question 1

Of the graphics formats that exist on the web, the two more common are ____________________ and JPEG formats.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the graphics formats that exist on...

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a website to check the ticket availability for your flight to Denmark. To what category does this website belong?

Accepted Answer

A)  static websites 
B)  dynamic websites 
C)  server websites 
D)  tabbed websites 
A)  static websites 
B)  dynamic websites 
C)  server websites 
D)  tabbed websites

Question 3

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 4

Which of the following terms means that the people who are conversing on a computer are online at the same time?

Accepted Answer

A)  automatic 
B)  real-world 
C)  real time 
D)  mainline 
A)  automatic 
B)  real-world 
C)  real time 
D)  mainline

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following identifies broadband Internet connections?

Accepted Answer

A)  FTP, OSP, IP 
B)  DSL, Wi-Fi, fixed wireless 
C)  IP, Wi-Fi, FTTP 
D)  OSP, cellular radio network, FTP 
A)  FTP, OSP, IP 
B)  DSL, Wi-Fi, fixed wireless 
C)  IP, Wi-Fi, FTTP 
D)  OSP, cellular radio network, FTP

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for a browser that will run on your computer, which uses the Linux operating system. Which of the following is an option for you?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet Explorer 
B)  Chrome 
C)  Firefox 
D)  Safari 
A)  Internet Explorer 
B)  Chrome 
C)  Firefox 
D)  Safari

Question 7

Which of the following is a program that extends the capability of a browser?

Accepted Answer

A)  player 
B)  plug-in 
C)  rebrowser 
D)  publisher 
A)  player 
B)  plug-in 
C)  rebrowser 
D)  publisher

Question 8

The goal with TIFF graphics is to reach a balance between image quality and file size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are two elements found in an email address?

Accepted Answer

A)  user name and domain name 
B)  address book and user name 
C)  @ symbol and dot com name 
D)  domain name and POP3 
A)  user name and domain name 
B)  address book and user name 
C)  @ symbol and dot com name 
D)  domain name and POP3

Question 10

To find a webpage, the user of a search engine would simply enter a word or phrase in the resource's text box. What is the term for that phrase?

Accepted Answer

A)  search text 
B)  icon 
C)  hit 
D)  key 
A)  search text 
B)  icon 
C)  hit 
D)  key

Question 11

Which of the following is a real-time Internet communications service that notifies users when one or more people are online and then allows them to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wikispace 
B)  IM 
C)  Chattalk 
D)  Communispace 
A)  Wikispace 
B)  IM 
C)  Chattalk 
D)  Communispace

Question 12

A mobile processor is a type of software for computers and mobile devices that reads a user's specified web feeds and collects their most recent content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Once you post media, you might be giving up certain rights to the media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A DNS server is able to identify which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  every computer or device connected to the Internet 
B)  an IP address based on a domain name 
C)  the TLD for a given company 
D)  the browser being used by a mobile device 
A)  every computer or device connected to the Internet 
B)  an IP address based on a domain name 
C)  the TLD for a given company 
D)  the browser being used by a mobile device

Question 15

Which of the following is a computer that allows users to upload and/or download files using FTP?

Accepted Answer

A)  FTP server 
B)  FTP network 
C)  FTP client 
D)  FTP base unit 
A)  FTP server 
B)  FTP network 
C)  FTP client 
D)  FTP base unit

Question 16

A bookmarking site is a website that enables members to manage and share media such as photos, videos, and music.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the goal of Internet2?

Accepted Answer

A)  Replace Internet1. 
B)  It is the same as Internet; it has no particular goal. 
C)  Develop and test advanced Internet technologies. 
D)  Ensure telemedicine, digital libraries, high-definition video, and Internet fraud detection all can be available over the Internet. 
A)  Replace Internet1. 
B)  It is the same as Internet; it has no particular goal. 
C)  Develop and test advanced Internet technologies. 
D)  Ensure telemedicine, digital libraries, high-definition video, and Internet fraud detection all can be available over the Internet.

Question 18

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

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The major carriers of Internet network traffic are known collectively by what term?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet transmission link 
B)  Internet system grid 
C)  Internet backbone 
D)  Internet complex 
A)  Internet transmission link 
B)  Internet system grid 
C)  Internet backbone 
D)  Internet complex

Question 20

Explain what an IM is, and what the technology shown in the accompanying figure is.

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary, but should

Of the graphics formats that exist on the web, the two more common are ____________________ and JPEG formats.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a website to check the ticket availability for your flight to Denmark. To what category does this website belong?

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

Which of the following terms means that the people who are conversing on a computer are online at the same time?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following identifies broadband Internet connections?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for a browser that will run on your computer, which uses the Linux operating system. Which of the following is an option for you?

Which of the following is a program that extends the capability of a browser?

The goal with TIFF graphics is to reach a balance between image quality and file size.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are two elements found in an email address?

To find a webpage, the user of a search engine would simply enter a word or phrase in the resource's text box. What is the term for that phrase?

Which of the following is a real-time Internet communications service that notifies users when one or more people are online and then allows them to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room?

A mobile processor is a type of software for computers and mobile devices that reads a user's specified web feeds and collects their most recent content.

Once you post media, you might be giving up certain rights to the media.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A DNS server is able to identify which of the following?

Which of the following is a computer that allows users to upload and/or download files using FTP?

A bookmarking site is a website that enables members to manage and share media such as photos, videos, and music.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the goal of Internet2?

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The major carriers of Internet network traffic are known collectively by what term?

Explain what an IM is, and what the technology shown in the accompanying figure is.

Digital Literacy

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Safety and Security

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communications and Networks

Information and Data Management

Information Systems and Program Development

Appendix: Discovering Computers

Filters

Exam 2: The Internet

Of the graphics formats that exist on the web, the two more common are ____________________ and JPEG formats.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a website to check the ticket availability for your flight to Denmark. To what category does this website belong?

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

Which of the following terms means that the people who are conversing on a computer are online at the same time?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following identifies broadband Internet connections?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for a browser that will run on your computer, which uses the Linux operating system. Which of the following is an option for you?

Which of the following is a program that extends the capability of a browser?

The goal with TIFF graphics is to reach a balance between image quality and file size.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are two elements found in an email address?

To find a webpage, the user of a search engine would simply enter a word or phrase in the resource's text box. What is the term for that phrase?

Which of the following is a real-time Internet communications service that notifies users when one or more people are online and then allows them to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room?

A mobile processor is a type of software for computers and mobile devices that reads a user's specified web feeds and collects their most recent content.

Once you post media, you might be giving up certain rights to the media.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A DNS server is able to identify which of the following?

Which of the following is a computer that allows users to upload and/or download files using FTP?

A bookmarking site is a website that enables members to manage and share media such as photos, videos, and music.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the goal of Internet2?

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The major carriers of Internet network traffic are known collectively by what term?

Explain what an IM is, and what the technology shown in the accompanying figure is.

Digital Literacy

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Safety and Security

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communications and Networks

Information and Data Management

Information Systems and Program Development

Appendix: Discovering Computers

Filters