Deck 6: Discovering Computers: the Internet and World Wide Web

Question 1

On the Web, a subject ____ classifies Web pages into an organized set of categories and related subcategories.

A)glossary
B)dictionary
C)directory
D)roster

Answer 1

C

Question 2

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n)____ is a digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photograph.

A)applet
B)pic
C)keyframe
D)graphic

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A ____ is a collaborative Web site that allows users to add to, modify, or delete the Web site content via their Web browser.

A)portal
B)wiki
C)blog
D)content aggregator

Answer 3

B

Question 4

If any of the images in the accompanying figure could be clicked to display a larger version of the image, they would be ____ images.

A)keyframe
B)thumbnail
C)applet
D)extraction

Question 5

A content ____ is a business that gathers and organizes Web content and then distributes, or feeds, the content to subscribers for free or a fee.

A)collector
B)navigator
C)aggregator
D)browser

Question 6

Each document on the Web, called a Web ____, can contain text, graphics, audio, and video.

A)host
B)net
C)reader
D)page

Question 7

A(n)____ address is a number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet.

A)TCP
B)IP
C)NSF
D)DNS

Question 8

A ____ is a Web site that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location.

A)portal
B)blog
C)wiki
D)plug-in

Question 9

The ____, a widely used service on the Internet, consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents.

A)ARPA
B)NSFNet
C)Web
D)VoIP

Question 10

The term ____ refers to any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality.

A)portal
B)Web app
C)multimedia
D)Java applet

Question 11

Many Web pages, such as the one shown in the accompanying figure, use ____, which is the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence.

A)multimedia
B)keyframes
C)animation
D)keystoning

Question 12

A(n)____ Web site, as shown in the accompanying figure, uses a diary or journal format to reflect the interests, opinions, and personalities of the author and sometimes site visitors.

A)news
B)blog
C)advocacy
D)business/marketing

Question 13

The more common usage of the term, ____ page, refers to the first page that a Web site displays, such as that shown in the accompanying figure.

A)locator
B)search
C)home
D)host

Question 14

A Web page may contain a(n)____, which is a built-in connection to another Web page or part of a Web page.

A)portal
B)directory
C)link
D)index

Question 15

The purpose of a(n)____ Web site, as shown in the accompanying figure, is to promote or sell a product or service.

A)entertainment
B)business/marketing
C)advocacy
D)informational

Question 16

MP3 format ____ much of the original quality of the sound.

A)increases an audio file to about ten times its original size, and destroys
B)increases an audio file to about ten times its original size, but preserves
C)reduces an audio file to about one-tenth its original size, and preserves
D)reduces an audio file to about one-tenth its original size, but destroys

Question 17

Most ____, as shown in the accompanying figure, are open to modification by the general public.

A)blogs
B)content aggregators
C)portals
D)wikis

Question 18

The ____ is a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.

A)Internet
B)microblog
C)Web
D)NSFNet

Question 19

Many Web page addresses begin with ____, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, a set of rules that defines how pages transfer on the Internet.

A)htm://
B)http://
C)html://
D)Either A or C

Question 20

On the Web, Web sites like the one in the accompanying figure can make use of ____, which includes music, speech, or any other sound.

A)vodcasting
B)audio
C)video
D)digeo

Question 21

____ is the code of acceptable behavior users should follow while on the Internet; that is, it is the conduct expected of individuals while online.

A)Netiquette
B)Web politesse
C)Internet behavior
D)Web civility

Question 22

____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional (3-D)space.

A)CAD
B)CMOS
C)CAM
D)VR

Question 23

____ enables users to speak to other users over the Internet (instead of the public switched telephone network).

A)IrDA
B)CAD
C)VoIP
D)POST

Question 24

A popular Web-based type of discussion group that does not require a newsreader is a(n)____.

A)online index
B)blog reader
C)browser
D)message board

Question 25

To listen to an audio file on your computer, you need special software called a ____.

A)host
B)receiver
C)portal
D)player

Question 26

A Web ____ is a collection of related Web pages and associated items, such as documents and pictures, stored on a Web server.

A)reader
B)site
C)host
D)app

Question 27

An e-mail ____ is a combination of a user name and domain name that identifies a user so he or she can receive Internet e-mail.

A)link
B)address
C)reference
D)user clause

Question 28

In an e-mail address, the ____ is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet and/or numbers, that identifies a specific user.

A)domain name
B)address book
C)user name
D)subject directory

Question 29

A ____ is a real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer.

A)confab
B)chat
C)URL
D)VoIP

Question 30

____, which is the transmission of messages and files via a computer network, is a primary communications method for both personal and business use.

A)E-mail
B)FTP
C)Mailing list
D)Chat room

Question 31

The accompanying figure illustrates e-retail, which is an example of e-commerce, most of which is ____ e-commerce.

A)business-to-consumer (B2C)
B)consumer-to-business (C2B)
C)consumer-to-consumer (C2C)
D)business-to-business (B2B)

Question 32

____ consists of full-motion images that are played back at various speeds.

A)Audio
B)Vodcasting
C)Video
D)Digeo

Question 33

In e-mail, newsgroups, and chat rooms, use ____, such as :)and :(, to express emotion.

A)icons
B)OSPs
C)emoticons
D)spam

Question 34

Web publishing involves ____.

A)planning and maintaining the Web site
B)analyzing and designing the Web site
C)creating and deploying the Web site
D)all of the above

Question 35

A(n)____ is a program that extends the capability of a browser.

A)plug-in
B)IrDA
C)chat client
D)VoIP

Question 36

You use a(n)____ program to create, send, receive, forward, store, print, and delete e-mail messages.

A)FTP
B)e-mail
C)transmission
D)communication

Question 37

As represented in the accompanying figure, ____ is a business transaction that occurs over an electronic network such as the Internet.

A)e-convergence
B)e-browsing
C)e-marketing
D)e-commerce

Question 38

____ is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow.

A)Uploading
B)Flowing
C)Downloading
D)Streaming

Question 39

A ____ is application software that allows users to access and view Web pages.

A)reader
B)host
C)browser
D)server

Question 40

A customer visits an online business through its ____, which contains product descriptions, graphics, and a shopping cart.

A)electronic storefront
B)data warehouse
C)online auction
D)chat room

Question 41

A wiki is a business that gathers and organizes Web content and then distributes, or feeds, the content to subscribers for free or a fee.

Question 42

Pointing to, or positioning the pointer on, a link on a Web page typically changes the shape of the pointer to a small hand with a pointing index finger .

Question 43

Modified Multiple Choice An e-mail message can be simple text or can include an attachment such as a(n)____.

A)FTP site
B)audio clip
C)graphic
D)video clip

Question 44

Modified Multiple Choice Netiquette includes rules for ____.

A)the Web
B)FTP
C)e-mail
D)newgroups

Question 45

Many current Web browsers support tabbed browsing, where the top of the browser displays a tab for each Web page you open.

Question 46

All current browsers and Web sites require the http:// and www portions of a Web address.

Question 47

An IP address usually consists of four groups of numbers, each separated by a comma.

Question 48

To browse the Web, you need a computer that is connected to the Internet and that has a Web browser.

Question 49

Streaming allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting.

Question 50

Modified Multiple Choice A Web address can include a ____.

A)protocol
B)path to a specific Web page
C)domain name
D)path to a location on a Web page

Question 51

An entertainment Web site contains factual information.

Question 52

In an Internet e-mail address, an & symbol separates the user name from the domain name.

Question 53

Uploading is the process of transferring documents, graphics, and other objects from a server on the Internet to your computer.

Question 54

Modified Multiple Choice A wireless Internet service provider is a company that provides wireless Internet access to users with ____.

A)ISPs
B)OSPs
C)wireless modems
D)Internet-enabled mobile devices

Question 55

Modified Multiple Choice An advocacy Web site contains content that promotes ____.

A)a cause
B)entertainment options
C)an opinion
D)an idea

Question 56

No single person, company, institution, or government agency controls or owns the Internet.

Question 57

Text links may be underlined and/or displayed in a different size from the other text on a Web page.

Question 58

A dial-up Internet connection is high-speed technology.

Question 59

An ISP (Internet service provider)is a regional or national access provider.

Question 60

National ISPs usually offer fewer services and have a smaller technical support staff than regional ISPs.

Question 61

A(n)____________________ is any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network.

Question 62

B2C e-commerce occurs when one consumer sells directly to another, as illustrated in the accompanying figure.

Question 63

A rule of netiquette is to read the FAQ (frequently asked questions), if one exists.

Question 64

Just as you address a letter when using the postal system, you must address an e-mail message with the e-mail address of your intended recipient.

Question 65

To add your e-mail name and address to a mailing list, you unsubscribe from it.

Question 66

Most Web sites use newsgroups instead of message boards because they are easier to use.

Question 67

Podcasters register their podcasts with wikis.

Question 68

All IM programs follow IM standards.

Question 69

All FTP sites restrict file transfers to those who have authorized accounts.

Question 70

Unlike high-speed connections that always are on, with ____________________ access, you must establish a connection to the Internet.

Question 71

The _________________________ oversees research and sets standards and guidelines for many areas of the Internet.

Question 72

A(n)____________________ provides high-speed Internet access through the cable television network via a cable modem.

Question 73

Real time means that you and the people with whom you are conversing must be online at different times.

Question 74

It is legal to download copyrighted music only if the song's copyright holder has granted permission for users to download and play the song.

Question 75

To develop a Web page, you must be a computer programmer.

Question 76

In addition to providing Internet access, a(n)_________________________, such as AOL or MSN, also has many members-only features, including special content and services.

Question 77

Most Web pages include only formatted text and links.

Question 78

The Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG)defines a popular video compression standard, the current one being called MPEG-4.

Question 79

Video files seldom are compressed because they are quite small in size.

Question 80

The first step in Web publishing is to plan a Web site.