computers
ISP's POP
(in the graphic above) what is the correct name for the part of the internet represented by the blue sphere with a blank line?
80
Up to ________ percent of successful ideas may come from informal team discussions.
Which technology requires a browser containing a Java virtual machine
applets
dot-com company
A web-based enterprise is often referred to as a(n) _____, because the company's domain name ends with .com.
uniform resource locator (URL).
Because remembering IP addresses would be difficult, every website host has a corresponding web address called a(n)
a web mail service
Google's Gmail, shown in this graphic, is a type of _____; it allows you to sort messages into a folder, change settings, and mark messages as "Read" or "Unread."
search engines
Google, Yahoo!, and Bing are among the leading _____ in the United States.
pop-up blocker
Most web browser software includes _____ features, which you can activate to disable or block ads
plug-ins
Apple QuickTime, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Adobe Shockwave player are all examples of
http:
web communication protocol
hypertext document
web page also typically functions as a(n) _____, presenting information that's been enhanced with hyperlinks to other websites and web pages.
DNS
Domain Name system
What does the acronym HTML stand for?
Hypertext Markup Language
domain suffix.
In the URL shown in this image, .gov is the
A device must establish an association with a wireless access point to finish connecting.
true
In HTML, you enclose each element in tags.
true
True or False: Navigating between pages and locations on the web using the browser is called surfing.
true
Use the <html> tag pair to enclose all the HTML code in the document.
true
When you _____ information, you send it.
upload
When you _____ information, you receive it.
. download
A messafe board is a
. electronically stored list of messages that anyone with access to the forum can read and respond to.
In XML, which symbol appears before the tag name in an ending tag
/
Each Kbps (kilobit per second) represents _____ bits per secon
1000
blog
A _____ is a frequently updated online journal or chronological log offering personal thoughts and web links.
web page
A _____ is a single document that's viewable on the World Wide Web.
Schema
A description of the rules for defining the structure, elements, and content of an XML file is called a
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
A web browser locates specific material on the internet using a(n) _____, which works like an internet phone number.
internet service provider (ISP)
A(n) _____ is an organization that provides user access to the internet, usually charging a subscription fee.
internet exchange points (IXPs).
An ISP may share data with other ISPs and networks through
java
Applets are specific to which programming language?
blogosphere
Collectively, the world of blogs is known as
A Word 2019 file is automatically _____ upon closing.
Compressed
goodreads
Consider the URL https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/summer.com. What part of it is the second-level domain?
Land-based telephone line
Dial-up access allows connecting to the internet over a standard _____ by using a computer and a modem to dial into an ISP.
128-bit address.
Each IPv6 address is also called
Gbps (gigabit per second)
Each _____ represents a transfer speed of a billion bits of data per second.
A wireless access point cannot be connected to a wired network.
False
A wireless router is not another name for a wireless access point.
False
The range for a wireless access point is not affected by the wireless standard and frequency that it uses.
False
network service providers (NSPs).
High-capacity networks operated by large telecommunications companies offer bandwidth for purchase. These high-capacity networks are also known as
distance learning
If you wanted to take courses from a university in another state, you could take part in a _____ program, which involves the electronic transfer of information, course materials, and testing materials between schools and students.
domain name.
In the URL shown in this image, www.nasa.gov/ is the
packets
Internet files are broken into units called _____ by messaging software and then sent over separate paths to a final internet destination.
Which of the following statements does not describe a web hijacker
It allows you to view errors on a web page.
What is the purpose of Extensible Markup Language (XML)?
It organizes and standardizes the structure of data so computers can communicate with each other directly.
Which of the following statements does not accurately describe a home page
It's a single web page devoted to a brand or company.
programming language
Java is a _____ that website designers frequently use to produce interactive web applications.
telecommuting
Millions of workers perform their work activities at home using a computer and internet connection. What is this activity called?
hexadecimal digits.
Numbers with a base of 16 are
True or False: Dial-up, digital cable, DSL, wireless, fiber-optic, and satellite are all types of broadband connections
false
Path
folder locations
a website that doesn't charge a fee for hosing
On what type of website might you expect to find a blind link?
fiber-optic cable
One of the fastest internet connection speeds is provided by _____, which offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps.
pop up
The graphic above illustrates a _____ ad, which is named for its tendency to appear unexpectedly in the middle or along the side of the screen.
To communicate with the wireless network, a PC must have a wireless network interface card installed or wireless capabilities built into the motherboard.
True
True or False: Digital subscriber line (DSL) internet service is usually available only to users within three miles of the telephone carrier's digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM).
True
True or False: To define elements within an HTML file, tags must be used in pairs: an opening tag and a closing tag.
True
Office 365
Task 3 | Mark: 1.00/1.00 Question text The service from Microsoft that allows various types of online collaboration depending on the subscription level purchased is called:
What is the main difference between the IPv6 and the IPv4 address formats?
The IPv6 format uses eight groups of four hexadecimal digits separated by colons, whereas the IPv4 format uses a four-group series of numbers separated by periods.
World Wide Web (web)
The _____ is the part of the internet that enables users to browse and search for information.
tethering.
The act of using a smartphone as a hotspot is called
telecommuting
The practice of working from home and communicating and sending work over the Internet is called:
packets; packet switching
The process of breaking a message into _____, directing them over available routers to their final internet destination, and then reassembling them is called _____.
keywords
The search criteria you type into a website's search text box or your browser's address or location bar are called
Skype
The video calling app in Windows 10 is called:
Which of the following statements does not describe banner ads?
They appear unexpectedly in the middle or along the side of the screen.
What is a value-added network (VAN)?
a large ISP that provides specialized service or content
What is the Domain Name Service?
an internet utility that maps the URL to the host's underlying IP address
AND, OR, NOT
What are three common search operators?
Chrome
Which browser dominates the desktop usage market in the US?
Firefox
Which browser evolved from the Mozilla project?
Internet Explorer
Which browser supports ActiveX controls by default?
Opera
Which browser was developed as a lighter, faster alternative to the dominant browsers?
graphics oriented
Which is not one of three major aspects of the design of XML?
HTML
Which language is commonly used for text formatting on the web?
Acrobat Reader
Which of the following is an example of a plug-in?
XML
Which of the following is not a popular scripting language?
internet Explorer and Netscape Communicator
Which two web browsers initially dominated the browser market?
Mosaic
Which was the first graphical user interface (GUI) browser?
. Wi-Fi hotspots.
You can access the internet in public places and aboard airplanes via wireless access points called
iTunes
____ files use the Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) format, which is thought to provide higher audio quality with comparable compression.
Markup language
_____ includes a set of specifications that describe elements that appear on a web page, such as headings, paragraphs, backgrounds, and lists.
What is dynamic routing?
a design feature of the internet that keeps packets moving during heavy traffic
top-level domain
com or .com
Web browser
displays web pages on the screen of a computer or mobile device.
second-level domain
emcp
Adding information about an element in its tag, such as a color, is called specifying a property.
false
Tags always must be used in pairs.
false
Tags are enclosed in square brackets.
false
True or False: A website is like the table of contents in a book and provides an overview of information about a company or organization.
false
Webex
is a subscription service for online meetings.
IPv4
large majority of IP addresses follow the _____ format and use a series of numbers separated by periods, such as 207.171.181.16.
Blackboard, Moodle, and Canvas are all types of
learning management systems (LMSs).
XML is more flexible than HTML, because it's really a _____: a language for describing other languages.
metalanguage
Using cascading style sheets (CSS) can make the design for a web page or website
more consistent and easier to update
Hyperlinks
most commonly appear as underlined text, but they can also take the forms of buttons, linked photos and drawings, navigation bars and menus, and so on.
If you are accessing a free online course from a top educational institution, you are likely
taking a massive open online course (MOOC).
web page traps
to avoid _____, increase the level of security on your web browser's settings.
Which of the following is not one of the functions of cookies?
to extend the capabilities of the web browser by improving graphic, sound, and video elements
What is the purpose of using bookmarks, or favorites?
to mark and organize web pages to make them easier to find later