Exam 2: The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce

Discuss the four elements to consider when evaluating the content and accuracy of information on the web.

_______ do not use streaming technology and are used to download media files to your computer.

Launched in 1969 as a U.S. funded project that developed a national computer network, the Internet was initially called _______.

This version of the web evolved to support more dynamic content creation and social interaction.

Special web browsers, called _______ browsers, are designed to run on portable devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Define the parts of a URL.

QuickTime and Acrobat Reader are classified as plug-in programs.

Describe the evolution of the Internet and web.

Which of the following is not a well-known web browser?

The Internet and the web are the same.

Cloud computing has the potential to free end-users from owning, maintaining, and storing software and data.

Describe the two greatest challenges for e-commerce.