2: The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce
protocol
rules for exchanging data between computers
top-level domain
the type of organization sponsoring the website
domain name
the specific address where the resource is located
Twitter is an example of a __________.
microblog - publishes short sentences that take only a few seconds to write, rather than long stories or posts like a traditional blog
Web 1.0
- focused on linking existing information - search engines
Web 3.0
- identifies relationships between data - Siri and Google Assistants - maintains a user's calendar of events and automatically reminding the used events
_____ is a file transfer utility that distributes file transfers across many different computers and is particularly suited for transferring large files. A. SFTP (secure file transfer protocol) B. FTP (file transfer protocol) C. BitTorrent
C. BitTorrent - when you download a the file, each computer sends you a tiny piece of the larger file - well suited for transferring very large files
A(n) _____ suite is a collection of utility programs designed to maintain your security and privacy on the web. A. cloud B. productivity C. Internet security
C. Internet security
_____ is like JavaScript in that it is used to create interactive features on a website. A. HTML B. Java (a language often used within HTML documents to trigger interactive features - executes on the user's computer) C. PHP (like Java, a language often within HTML documents to improve a website's interactivity - executes on the website's computer)
C. PHP
_____ file transfer services make use a we-browser to upload and download files. An example is Dropbox.com. A. BitTorrent B. FTP (file transer protocol) C. Web-based
C. Web-based
_____ is an online encyclopedia and edited by anyone who wants to contribute. A. LinkedIn B. Facebook C. Wikipedia
C. Wikipedia
Once connected to a Web site, the _____ interprets the HTML formatting instructions and displays the web page. A. URL B. TLD C. browser
C. browser
This type of e-commerce is an electronic version of the classifies ads or an auction: A. business-to-business B. business-to-consumer C. consumer-to-consumer
C. consumer-to-consumer
On the web, a _____ connects documents or pages to each other. A. page B. domain C. hyperlink
C. hyperlink - connect to other documents containing related information like text files, graphic images, audio, and video clips
_____ messaging (IM) supports live communication between two or more people. A. real-time B. e-mail C. instant
C. instant
Google Drive is a web-based ______ that provides access to software, data, and storage. A. client B. Internet C. service provider
C. service provider
If you are searching for information about a specific disease you can focus your search by using a subject-specific web site called a _____ . A. metasearch engine B. specialized search engine C. search engine D. web directory
B. specialized search engine - subject-specific
True or false: Any information that you find on web site has been subjected to strict guidelines to ensure accuracy.
False
True or False: Web-based e-mail accounts do not require you to have an e-mail program installed on your computer.
True
Electronic mail is most commonly called _____ .
Web 2.0
- evolved to support more dynamic content creation and social interactions
Which is a blogging website? A. Blogger.com B. Clickbank.com C. Wikipedia.org
A. Blogger.com
Select all the basic components of cloud computing: A. Internet B. solid state storage C. clients D. service providers
A. Internet - provides the connection between the clients and the providers C. clients - end users who want to access data, programs, and storage D. service providers - organizations with computers connected to the Internet that are willing to provide access to software, data, and storage
Select all the things you need to access the Internet an the Web: A. Internet Service Provider (ISP) B. browser (programs that provide access to web resources) C. word processor
A. Internet Service Provider (ISP) B. browser (programs that provide access to web resources)
The most common way to access the Inter of though a(n) _____ . A. Internet service provider B. Web service provider C. Internet connection expert
A. Internet service provider
Select questions to ask in evaluating the authority and accuracy of information you find on the web: A. Is the author an expert in the subject area? B. Does the information deal with a popular topic? C. Is the information consistent with the information found on other reputable sources?
A. Is the author an expert in the subject area? C. Is the information consistent with the information found on other reputable sources?
A valid _____ , or address, is require in the address bar of your browser to connect to a web page. A. URL (uniform resource locators) B. protocol (rules for exchanging data between computers - https) C. HTML (hypertext markup language - a markup language for displaying web pages)
A. URL (uniform resource locators)
Select the examples of instant messaging services: A. WhatsApp B. Wikipedia C. Facebook Messenger D. Google Hangouts
A. WhatsApp C. Facebook Messenger D. Google Hangouts
A(n) _____ is a file that is sent along with an e-mail message. A. attachment B. spam blocker C. spam filter
A. attachment
_____ are programs that provide access to web resources. A. browsers B. providers C. hyperlinks
A. browsers
This type of e-commerce allows a business to sell a product or service to the general public or end users: A. business-to-consumer B. business-to-business C. consumer-to-consumer
A. business-to-consumer
_____ frees users from owning, maintaining and storing software and data. A. cloud computing B. web computing C. Internet computing
A. cloud computing - cloud computing uses the Internet and the web to shift many of these computer activities from the user's computer to other computers on the Internet
Select all the types of e-commerce: A. consumer-to-consumer (C2C) B. business-to-consumer (B2C) C. business-to-business (B2B) D. organization-to-business (O2B)
A. consumer-to-consumer (C2C) - web auction (like Ebay.com) B. business-to-consumer (B2C) - online banking, financial trade, and shopping (like Amazon.com) C. business-to-business (B2B)
_____ is the general term to describe the buying and selling of goods on the Internet. A. e-commerce B. e-trade C. eBay
A. e-commerce
A social networking _____ identifies the other members on a social media site that you want to communicate with. A. friend list B. news feed C. page
A. friend list
Select disadvantages that can affect e-commerce: A. inability to try on apparel before purchase B. inability to deliver goods immediately C. high overhead costs D. skepticism about security of online payments
A. inability to try on apparel before purchase B. inability to deliver goods immediately D. skepticism about security of online payments
A mobile browser differs from a traditional web browser in which of the following ways? A. it has larger buttons to select options and provide multitouch support to actions such as pinching or stretching to zoom on on web content B. it is designed to run on mobile devices C. it is designed for the smaller touchscreens of mobile devices D. it is intended for displaying information on large monitors
A. it has larger buttons to select options and provide multitouch support to actions such as pinching or stretching to zoom on on web content B. it is designed to run on mobile devices C. it is designed for the smaller touchscreens of mobile devices
Select all the examples of Internet communications: A. messaging B. e-mail C. social networking D. paperback books E. blogs
A. messaging B. e-mail C. social networking E. blogs - microblogs, webcasts, podcasts, wikis
Select all the common B2C applications: A. online banking B. person-to-person auction sites C. financial trading D. shopping
A. online banking C. financial trading D. shopping
_____ are rules for exchanging data between computers. A. protocols B. domains C. hyperlinks
A. protocols
Select all the factors determining the efficiency of cloud computing in comparison to off line computing: A. reliable transmission of data and programs B. speed of the user's access to the Internet C. the resolution of the computer monitor D. reliability of the user's access to the Internet
A. reliable transmission of data and programs B. speed of the user's access to the Internet D. reliability of the user's access to the Internet
Select all of the actions that best describe primary uses of LinkedIn: A. search for job opportunities B. chat with friends C. research individual businesses D. maintain business contacts E. develop extended business networks
A. search for job opportunities C. research individual businesses D. maintain business contacts E. develop extended business networks
Select all the typical characteristics of e-commerce: A. sellers can eliminate the costs of owning a retail outlet B. shoppers have immediate access to physical goods that they can purchase C. goods can be purchased of the day or night
A. sellers can eliminate the costs of owning a retail outlet C. goods can be purchased of the day or night
Select all the statements correctly describing blogs: A. some focus on a theme B. all are written by individuals, not groups C. some are like online diaries D. they are too informal for businesses to use
A. some focus on a theme C. some are like online diaries
These program identify and eliminate spam: A. spam blockers B. browsers C. antivirus D. CAN-SPAM
A. spam blockers (spam filters)
In the e-mail message header, the _____ is a one-line description, used to present the topic of the message. A. subject B. cc: C. address D. attachments
A. subject
_____ messaging in the process of sending a short electronic message, using a wireless network to another person, who views the message on a mobile device. A. text B. plug-in C. FTP
A. text
Select the two best known electronic messaging systems. A. text messaging B. write messaging C. instant messaging
A. text messaging C. instant messaging
Select all the negative aspects of web-based emails: A. the threat of computer virus B. the widespread presence of spam C. the need to install an e-mail client
A. the threat of computer virus B. the widespread presence of spam
Select all the parts of an email address: A. the user name B. the protocol C. the priority level D. the domain name
A. the user name D. the domain name
URL stands for _____ . A. uniform resource locator B. unique reference list C. united resource link
A. uniform resource locator
Select the two basic types of e-mail systems: A. web-based B. client-based C. HTML-based
A. web-based B. client-based
Select all the examples of types of file transfers: A. web-based file transfer service B. FTP (file transfer protocol) C. BitTorrent D. consumer-to-consumer E. JavaScript
A. web-based file transfer service (makes use of web browser to upload and download files - dropbox) B. FTP (file transfer protocol - allow you to efficiently copy files to and from your computer across the Internet and are frequently used for uploading changes to a website hosted by an Internet service provider) C. BitTorrent
Select all the web 2.0 applications that offer users more security and greater flexibility than social networking sites: A. wiki B. Instagram C. podcast D. blog
A. wiki C. podcast D. blog
Select al the popular Internet security suites: A. BitTorrent File Transfer B. Bitdefender Internet Security C. Symantec Norton Internet Security D. Net Nanny
B. Bitdefender Internet Security C. Symantec Norton Internet Security
_____ allows you to efficiently copy files to and from your computer across the Internet, and is frequently used for uploading changed to a Web site hosted by an ISP. A. Acrobat Reader B. FTP (file transfer protocol) C. Flash D. RealPlayer
B. FTP (file transfer protocol)
_____ is an example of a browser. A. Google Docs B. Google Chrome C. Microsoft Office D. BitTorrent
B. Google Chrome
The _____ is the continuing development of the Internet that allows objects embedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the Internet. A. cloud B. Internet of Things C. wireless revolution
B. Internet of Things - smartphones, wearable devices (Apple Watch), coffeemakers
Select all the examples of Web utilities (specialized utility programs that make using the Internet and web easier and safer): A. cloud computing B. Internet security suites (enhance security and privacy - McAfee and Norton) C. filters (block access to selected websites) D. file transfer utilities (allows ones to efficiently copy files to and from your computer across the Internet)
B. Internet security suites C. filters D. file transfer utilities
Identify all possible search engines: A. ARPANET B. Yahoo C. Google D. Bing
B. Yahoo C. Google D. Bing
A personal, regular, updated web site that an individual may use to keep in touch with family and friends. A. wiki B. blog C. podcast D. status
B. blog
A special program called an e-mail client must be installed on your computer to use a _____ - based e-mail account. A. Web B. client C. Internet D. host
B. client - Apple's Mail and Microsoft's Outlook
Select all the appropriate payment options for e-commerce: A. cash B. credit card C. digital card
B. credit card C. digital card
Transferring a file from the Internet to your computer is called _____ . A. attaching B. downloading
B. downloading
A parent or organization would use this to block web sites and set time limits: A. Internet security suite B. filter C. file transfer utility
B. filter
_____ block access to selected sites. A. BitTorrents B. filters C. Web-based file transfer service
B. filters
Select all the basic elements of an e-mail message: A. spam B. message C. signature D. header
B. message C. signature D. header - four basic elements: header, message, signature, and attachment
A variation of SMS that allows you to send images, video, and sound. A. client based messaging B. multimedia messaging service C. web based messing
B. multimedia messaging service (MMS)
A social networking _____ is your personal account that includes your personal details and photos. A. group B. profile C. news feed
B. profile
_____ services address the need to locate information on the Web. A. locator B. search C. e-commerce
B. search
A _____ is a specialized program that assist you in locating information on the web and the Internet. A. webcast B. search engine C. spider (programs that continually looks for new information and update the search services' databases)
B. search engine
These sites (Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Vine) are examples of: A. browsers B. social networking C. web utilities
B. social networking
_____ sites focus on connecting people that share a common interest or activity. A. e-commerce B. social networking C. wiki
B. social networking