CSCI 103 Module 2 Review
Jodi is travelling to San Francisco for a conference. She has stored her PowerPoint slides on Microsoft's web app. What could be of concern to her while presenting her slides?
A poor internet connection
Google is an example of which type of website?
A search site
Where can you find the information about using an image that you obtained in a search result?
A usage rights filter shows information about using an image.
Benny is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming. He really admires the methods used by one farmer, who is also a published author, and wants to use his explanations in his research paper. How can Benny ensure he doesn't plagiarize?
Add a formal citation and use the farmer's explanation in his paper.
Darren is hoping to get search results that begin with the words "art history." Which of the following search terms will help him?
Art history*
Mateo is designing a technical diagram that many textbook publishers can use, and he wants to make sure he retains the rights to the diagram before selling it. At what stage does a copyright for his creative work come into effect?
As soon as the image exists in physical form
_____ is a nonprofit organization that helps content creators keep copyright to their materials while allowing others to use, copy or distribute their work.
Creative Commons
Which of the following is not a factor search engines consider when ranking search results?
Design quality of the webpage
Dominic lists his camera for sale on an online auction site. Chloe is the highest bidder and purchases the camera. How does the auction site earn its revenue through the transaction?
Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site.
Which of the statements about B2B e commerce is correct?
The transactions involve review by a team of people before making a purchase decision.
Why is it advisable to look beyond search engines like Google and Bing while conducting online research for assignments and projects?
There are search engines available with more reliable research.
Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the internet?
URL
Gregory is researching the use of certain drugs for treating anemia in women living in a developing country. Which of the following approaches is the most focused on his research?
Use the web directories created by health research institutions.
If you copy a drawing from the Internet and use it in a report, you might be violating the artist's _____.
intellectual property rights
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.
the web app's server
Jane volunteers at an orphanage called "We Are One" and is developing a website to seek financial assistance. Which server address should she use?
www.weareone.org
What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone?
* asterick
Which of the following people will benefit the most using a B2B website?
Akiko, who provides services to other smaller businesses which helps them establish themselves in the market.
Patricia intends to study analyses of the last five Presidential elections. Which of the following is an authentic source for the study?
Articles published in a newspaper known to be neutral toward any political party
What does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website?
Cookies
Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?
Encryption
Steve has built an online shopping website and he would like to increase his website ranking in the search results. You are his consultant. Which of the following would you recommend for him to help achieve his goal?
Link his website to other popular websites
Keith is researching a controversial topic and wants to use a website he found as an information source. Which of the following is a sign that the website is not a worthwhile resource?
The author uses emotional language to express a single point of view.
Andy is writing an article and wants to verify a few facts. Which of the following websites is designed to provide answers to factual questions?
Wolfram Alpha
Amelia lists her dishwasher for sale on eBay. Ryan, who lives in another city, bids for the best price and uses his credit card to pay for the dishwasher. Is this transaction an example of e-commerce?
Yes it is a business transaction on a consumer to consumer website
Harry wants to buy a secondhand red skateboard online. Which of the following should he use as search keywords so the results include exactly what he wants?
secondhand "red skateboard"
Ms. Lawson, a primary school teacher, told her students that a photograph of the president is in the public domain. What does she mean by this?
The photo is free of copyrights.
Black baud is a company that supplies services and softwares designed for nonprofit organizations. Which type of e-commerce website will black baud have?
Business to business
Search engines use software that combs the web to find webpages and add new data about them to the database. What is this software called?
Spiders
Kay is researching the health benefits of avocados. She finds an article on the website tracyshealthproducts.com. Which of the following can assure Kay that the content is credible?
The article's author has been a nutritionist for the last three years.