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

Describe the evolution of the Internet and Web.

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

Twitter is an example of what type of site?

Define the parts of a URL.

For browsers to connect to resources on the Internet, the location of the resources must be specified through addresses called _____.

A _____ publishes short sentences that only take a few seconds to write, rather than long stories or posts.

Attachments to e-mail messages are always safe to open.

A web page typically contains _____ which contains the formatting instructions for displaying the web page.

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

Uploading is the process of copying a file from a Web site to your computer.

Describe both the advantages, and the disadvantages associated with electronic commerce.

Cloud computing is an example of a social networking site.

The _____ protocol is used for Web traffic and is the most widely used Internet protocol.

Which of the following is not one of the three basic components of cloud computing?

In addition to an Internet connection users need browser software to easily display web pages.

Wikis allow many individuals to edit a document.

One of the biggest challenges for the growth of e-commerce is the development of fast, secure, and reliable payment methods for buying goods.

In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com", ".com" is the _____.

Online banking is an example of what type of e-commerce?

JavaScript is a language often used within HTML documents to trigger interactive features.