Deck 21: Browsing the Web

Question 1

Text links typically do not change color after you click them.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

You can save the Web page as a plain text file without embedded HTTP tags.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

When positioned over a link, the arrow-shaped pointer turns into a(n) hand-shaped link pointer.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Forward and Back buttons work the same way as browser tabs.

Question 5

A human-readable knowledge base is a collection of information on a particular subject.

Question 6

A browser cache is a permanent local storage area for Web page elements and should be periodically emptied.

Question 7

Ads, which are also called sponsored links, are displayed based on search terms that you enter or the content of pages you are viewing.

Question 8

Using the IP address as a reference, you will be able to return to the original site whenever you need additional data to complete a citation.

Question 9

A(n) Binary search uses the operators AND , OR, and NOT to specify how your keywords are to be combined.

Question 10

To access a Web page you always have to precede the URL address with http://.

Question 11

Favorites cannot be shared.

Question 12

Select the Image Size option to discover the size of the graphic file.

Question 13

Accurate information is free from prejudice and favoritism.

Question 14

The Refresh button is used to update information on a Web page when its content changes periodically.

Question 15

Data stored in a database cannot be displayed on a Web page.

Question 16

A(n) plug-on is a software component that adds functionality to a browser.

Question 17

Videos, animations, and audio files can be played on your computer only after all data is downloaded.

Question 18

The computers that store Web pages are known as Web clients.

Question 19

Streaming is a delivery method that plays music or displays video in real time as it arrives from the Web to your computer.

Question 20

Only one Web page can be open at any time.

Question 21

The Home button displays your home page, which is _____.

A) the most frequently visited Web site
B) the main page of your Web site
C) the page that appears when you first start your browser
D) the browser's download page

Question 22

Given the following URL: http://www.youcouldwin.com/currentcontent/rules.html, what is the top-level domain?

A) currentcontest
B) youcouldwin
C) rules.html
D) com

Question 23

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following callouts points to an address box?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 24

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following is pointed to by callout F?

A) Status bar
B) Tools and controls
C) Menu bar
D) Toolbar

Question 25

The main page for a Web site is sometimes referred to as the _____ page.

A) main
B) home
C) start
D) default

Question 26

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following buttons does NOT give a user quick access to security settings and personal preferences?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 27

When positioned over a link, the arrow-shaped pointer turns into which of the following pointers?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 28

_____ is the communications protocol that sets the standard used by every computer that accesses Web-based information.

A) HTTP
B) CMTP
C) HTPP
D) TCP

Question 29

All of the following are search engines EXCEPT _____.

A) Internet Explorer
B) Google
C) Bing
D) Yahoo! Search

Question 30

Which of the following browsers is the most recently developed and is known for its speed and security?

A) Microsoft Internet Explorer
B) Google Chrome
C) Mozilla Firefox
D) Netscape Navigator

Question 31

A _____ list displays the titles or URLs of individual Web pages you visited in the past.

A) Feeds
B) Chronology
C) Favorites
D) History

Question 32

All of the following is a way to work with multiple Web pages, except to _____.

A) open more than one instance of the browser
B) split the main browser's window
C) open a new page
D) open a new tab

Question 33

To delete a Web page or folder from the Favorites list, right-click the page name, then select _____ on the shortcut menu.

A) Cut
B) Remove
C) Delete
D) Erase

Question 34

HTML tags are encased in _____.

A) square brackets
B) curly brackets
C) parentheses
D) angle brackets

Question 35

Given the following URL: http://www.youcouldwin.com/currentcontent/rules.html, what is the server name?

A) currentcontest
B) youcouldwin
C) rules.html
D) com

Question 36

Which of the following is the Refresh button?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 37

Which of the following is the Mozilla Firefox icon?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 38

If your browser is properly configured, when you move the pointer over a link, the link's URL is displayed in the _____.

A) search toolbar
B) status bar
C) address box
D) none of the above

Question 39

Most Web pages are stored as _____ documents.

A) HTTP
B) XHTML
C) HTML
D) XML

Question 40

The Forward button becomes enabled _____.

A) when you first start your browser
B) when you type a URL
C) after you open a new Web page
D) after you used the Back button

Question 41

The graphics you see on Web pages typically exist as any one of the following file types, EXCEPT _____.

A) JPEG
B) GIF
C) PNG
D) BMP

Question 42

To print the current Web page, select the _____ menu, then select Print.

A) File
B) View
C) Output
D) Edit

Question 43

Which of the following is a plug-in?

A) menu bar
B) status bar
C) Google toolbar
D) none of the above

Question 44

A(n) _____ search requires the search engine to find pages that include a particular sentence with words in a specified order.

A) matching-phrase
B) exact-phrase
C) Boolean
D) keywords

Question 45

_____ can be used to keep track of the pages you view at a site, the merchandise you select, and other profile information.

A) Temporary files
B) Session IDs
C) Cookies
D) Cache

Question 46

What is the most commonly used platform for knowledge bases?

A) Help menus
B) Customer supports
C) Forums
D) Wikipedia

Question 47

_____ online information is based on facts and free from errors.

A) Accurate
B) Unbiased
C) Complete
D) Up-to-date

Question 48

Some Web pages include a link to a _____ version of the page, designed to print on standard size paper.

A) send-to-printer
B) Print
C) user-friendly
D) printer-friendly

Question 49

To discover the size of the graphics file, you should select the _____ option from the drop-down menu.

A) Properties
B) Image size
C) Image properties
D) Show picture

Question 50

Which of the following Web sites used to access digital media was developed by Apple?

A) Flickr
B) YouTube
C) iTunes
D) Hulu

Question 51

If you want to later cut and paste text from a saved Web page into your own document, it is better to save it as a(n) _____.

A) HTML file
B) plain text file
C) Microsoft Word document
D) PDF file

Question 52

You can select a plug-in from a list of installed plug-ins and select all of the following, EXCEPT to _____ it.

A) modify
B) enable
C) disable
D) configure

Question 53

The first step in saving a graphic from a Web page is to position the pointer on the graphic, then _____.

A) double-click the left mouse button
B) click the left mouse button
C) click the right mouse button
D) double-click the right mouse button

Question 54

"Digital media" is a term used to refer to all of the following, EXCEPT _____.

A) photos
B) e-mail
C) videos
D) music

Question 55

When you access the YouTube Web site with a browser and play a video, your browser interacts with an appropriate _____ to stream the video to your computer.

A) add-in
B) plug-in
C) plug-on
D) snap-on

Question 56

_____ is a delivery method that plays music or displays video in real time as it arrives from the Web to your computer.

A) Recording
B) Transmitting
C) Downloading
D) Streaming

Question 57

Referring to the accompanying figure, how would you select the highlighted text?

A) double-click the paragraph
B) hold down the mouse button while dragging from the beginning of the passage to the end of it
C) click the first line of the passage, then holding Ctrl key and clicking the last line
D) use the Select All option in the drop-down menu

Question 58

Which of the following is an appropriate search string for searching for 6-cylinder Nissan or Honda SUVs in Delaware inventory?

A) (SUV OR V6) + Delaware + Nissan + Honda
B) SUV + V6 + Delaware + Nissan + Honda
C) SUV + V6 + Delaware + (Nissan OR Honda)
D) SUV - V6 + Delaware + (Nissan OR Honda)

Question 59

URLs for secure Web connections begin with _____.

A) http
B) https
C) httpt
D) httsp

Question 60

Which of the following contains defensive tools that block Web-based exploits?

A) a cookie blocker
B) a secure connection
C) a temporary Internet file
D) antivirus software

Question 61

A(n) ____________________ is a connection, or path, between two Web pages.

Question 62

What is a cookie? Under what circumstances should you block a cookie?

Question 63

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 21-1 Maxwell is learning about evaluating the quality of information people can find online. He is looking for the answers to the following three questions. Which of the following helps to classify the person, organization, or business that is responsible for a Web site?

A) the developers' credentials
B) the top-level domain
C) the Web page title or site name
D) the Web site's copyright

Question 64

A(n) ____________________ list displays the titles or URLs of individual Web pages you visited in the past.

Question 65

The most popular way to find information on the Web is by using a(n) ____________________, such as Google.

Question 66

Rather than typing the URL every time you want to visit a particular Web page, you can create a(n) ____________________ for it.

Question 67

A(n) ____________________ is the product or output of one or more Web-based files, which are displayed on your computer.

Question 68

Forward and Back buttons are called ____________________ buttons.

Question 69

Most commercial Web sites promote ____________________ as part of their business model.

Question 70

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 21-1 Maxwell is learning about evaluating the quality of information people can find online. He is looking for the answers to the following three questions. Which of the following can raise the quality rating of a Web site?

A) information is re-posted
B) information is republished
C) information originates at the site
D) information is retweeted

Question 71

The ____________________ button displays the page that appears when you first start your browser.

Question 72

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 21-1 Maxwell is learning about evaluating the quality of information people can find online. He is looking for the answers to the following three questions. All of the following are criteria for a Web page quality rating, EXCEPT _____.

A) Is the Web site developed by a well-known developer?
B) Has the information on the Web site been peer reviewed?
C) What is the top-level domain?
D) Is the material on the Web site date-appropriate?

Question 73

How can you make your Web browsing safe and secure? List and explain the main issues to be controlled.

Question 74

A(n) ____________________ serves as an address to uniquely identify a Web page.

Question 75

A Web ____________________ is a program that runs on your computer to fetch and display Web pages.