Deck 28: Using the Internet and the World Wide Web

Question 1

A(n) home page is the first page that appears in the browser when a Web site is visited. ____________________

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Another term to describe a Web address is _____.

A) URL
B) HTML
C) WWW
D) SSL

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The Refresh button on your browser will always return you to your home page.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A(n) ISP is an organization or company that provides connectivity to the Internet through a telecommunications line or wireless system. ____________________

Question 5

A hotspot is a public wireless hookup you can use to connect to the Internet when you cannot use your ISP.

Question 6

____ is the main markup language used to create Web pages.

A) HTTP
B) HTML
C) URL
D) SSL

Question 7

A Web site that begins with http:// is secure, and it is safe for you to enter your credit card or other personal information on the site.

Question 8

When you click the Troubleshoot my connection to the Internet link, Windows begins scanning your network device for problems.

Question 9

Internet connection speeds are measured in _____.

A) clusters
B) minutes
C) 1s and 0s
D) seconds

Question 10

The task of a firewall is to block unauthorized users from your contact list.

Question 11

The Internet cannot exist without the Web.

Question 12

The .info file extension is associated with U.S. government Web sites. ____________________

Question 13

A Web site portal is a popular site used for collaborating on the Web.

Question 14

After typing a URL in the Address bar, press the Go button to open the Web site.

Question 15

Every Web site is assigned at least three Internet Protocol addresses. _____________________

Question 16

Standards for Web content are created and overseen by an organization called the _____.

A) SG3
B) Internet2
C) W3C
D) HTTP

Question 17

Google Chrome is an example of an Internet service provider.

Question 18

A(n) direct Internet connection is the least expensive option, but also the slowest. ____________________

Question 19

A ____ identifies a computer or Web site on the Internet.

A) domain name
B) cookie
C) portal
D) digital certificate

Question 20

Mozilla Firefox is an example of a Web browser.

Question 21

When a "404 error" appears after entering a Web site address, it is probably due to one of the following reasons EXCEPT: _____.

A) you are blocked from the page
B) an old index is still maintained in a search engine
C) the page was moved
D) a typing error was made when entering the URL

Question 22

In _____ view, you can flip through a Web site's content without any advertisements.

A) no-ad
B) background
C) reading
D) reload

Question 23

A _____ is an optional software application that adds functionality to your browser.

A) cache
B) plug-in
C) portal
D) page tool

Question 24

Marcie tells Jack that a _____ connection can transmit data at much faster speeds than a dial-up connection.

A) hotspot
B) broadband
C) DNS
D) portal

Question 25

A(n) ____________________ is a Web site that features useful content but also contains links to other sites.

Question 26

A(n) ___________________ is a site that offers Internet access to your wireless device in a location such as a restaurant.

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a browser plug-in?

A) Safari
B) Yahoo!
C) Wikipedia
D) Adobe Acrobat Reader

Question 28

Which of the following best describes the site shown in the accompanying figure?

A) a site that features useful content but also contains links to other sites
B) an online journal
C) a social networking site
D) a collaborative site where people can add, edit, remove, and organize Web page content

Question 29

In Windows 8, a(n) _____ can be added to the Start screen to quickly connect you to your favorite Web page.

A) icon
B) video
C) button
D) tile

Question 30

Marcie is teaching Jack about the basics of the Internet. Marcie tells Jack that a _____ provides an online identity for a company on the Web.

A) domain name
B) hyperlink
C) server
D) command

Question 31

When using a Web app, the _____ functions as a client.

A) stream
B) browser
C) search engine
D) ISP

Question 32

In your browser, click anywhere in the ____________________ to select a URL.

Question 33

The term _____ is defined as the ability to find, organize, understand, and analyze information you find on the Web.

A) Web master
B) Web standards
C) search expert
D) digital literacy

Question 34

Carmen is browsing the Web. She is exploring lots of different sites and learning about her browser. Carmen learns that when she visits a Web site, it is automatically _____ so she can access it again within the same browsing session.

A) bookmarked
B) dragged
C) cached
D) streamed

Question 35

By default, Internet Explorer keeps its _____ history for 20 days.

A) bookmark
B) browsing
C) password
D) favorites

Question 36

Carmen is browsing the Web. She is exploring lots of different sites and learning about her browser. Carmen realizes she can customize her browser with all of the following options EXCEPT for assigning a _____.

A) new home page
B) new background style
C) new view, such as reading view
D) new ISP

Question 37

By default, the search engine _____ is installed with Windows 8.

A) Google
B) Bing
C) Yahoo!
D) Dogpile

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT true about browser issues?

A) A Web page may load slowly because of heavy server traffic.
B) Pop-up ads can display in the middle of a page you are trying to read.
C) The Internet Explorer pop-up blocker is turned off by default.
D) A page may not be found because an old index is still maintained in a search engine.

Question 39

The Web cannot exist without the ____________________.

Question 40

A(n) ____________________ connects hardware devices in a Local Area Network to another network such as the Internet.

Question 42

List three ways you can customize your browser to make your experience on the Web more productive, and describe how they work. Give two examples of Web browsers.