CIT150 - Module 1 Quizes

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Twitter

A URL can be copied and pasted directly into a Facebook post or ____ tweet.

virus

A ____ is a small, potentially damaging program or app that can infect a computer or device.

client

A ____ is typically an application that runs on a computer or device, which requests resources or services from another computer or device.

static IP address

A(n) ____ seldom changes.

MSN

An example of a general-interest portal is ____.

An example of ____ e-commerce is one business using the Internet to purchase goods and services from another business.

B2B

_____ transmits data between two electronic devices using radio frequency.

Bluetooth

An example of a ____ activity is when a collector purchases a collectible item from another individual through an online auction website.

C2C

To quickly display the Find bar in Internet Explorer or Chrome press the ____ key combination.

Ctrl+F

The communication standard or protocol that allows Internet users to download or upload files is ____.

FTP

____ is a specialty search tool designed for kid-friendly searches.

Fact Monster

A targeted search typically generates thousands of hits and requires you to review multiple webpages to gather appropriate information.

False

A web user can rely on the credibility of content found on an attractive and professional looking webpage.

False

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, the Internet is actually a subset of the web.

False

CERN is a high-speed network reserved for education and research.

False

Estimating the number of websites and webpages is easy because of the dynamic nature of the web.

False

IM is the standard or set of protocols that allows files to be uploaded and downloaded over the Internet.

False

If you have viewed multiple webpages in one browsing session, tapping or clicking a Forward button returns you to the webpage you viewed immediately before the current webpage.

False

Most search engines assume that a list of several keywords entered into the search text box are connected by the OR operator.

False

Search engines are the most effective resource for completing in-depth or scholarly research.

False

Text links generally appear underlined in the same color as the other text on the webpage.

False

The Internet has not changed the way businesses communicate with their customers and business partners.

False

The Library of Congress's website provides searchable databases of legislative information and is named THOMAS, after Thomas Edison.

False

The ban against commercial use of the NSFNET was lifted in 1972.

False

Vinton Cerf and Leonard Kleinrock developed the TCP and IP protocols for ARPANET in 1972.

False

When performing a natural language search, a search engine generally includes stop terms.

False

The early hierarchical directory-based system used to make available information across the Internet is ____.

Gopher, developed at the University of Minnesota

Individuals and groups can communicate with each other over the Internet using ____.

IRC

privacy

Information ____ refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of personal information.

A global network of computers and mobile devices connected together to share information and other resources is the ____.

Internet

Which specialized collection of electronic resources provides access to U.S. congressional and state government documents, statistics produced by governmental agencies and organizations, and primary and secondary sources of historical documents?

LexisNexis

keyword

Many websites include a(n) ____ search feature to allow you to find a specific webpage within a website.

search tool

Most commercial webpages include a ____ that allows visitors to locate specific information at the website.

____, the first commercial browser, was created during the summer of 1994.

Netscape Navigator

To specify an either-or condition, you must specifically enter ____ between the keywords to indicate that hits should include either of the keywords.

OR

____ switching involves separating data from a sending computer into small units and then sending the small units to the destination computer where they are reassembled.

Packet

Atom

Really Simple Syndication and ____ are technologies that distribute web content to subscribers based on the websites and types of web content the user specifies.

Online versions of newspapers include headlines and articles distributed through major news wire services, such as the Associated Press (AP), United Press International (UPI), and ____.

Reuters

_____ lines, the most expensive type of digital line, are used primarily by large companies, phone companies, and service providers.

T-3

home page

The primary page at a website is called its ____.

A common form of broadband Internet connection popular for homes is a cable Internet connection because it provides high bandwidth and many homes already have the necessary connections.

True

A directory is a human-compiled, hierarchical list of webpages organized by category.

True

A favorite, or bookmark, is a browser shortcut to a frequently viewed webpage.

True

A single web server can store or host many small websites.

True

A special type of search tool that compiles the search results from multiple search engines into a single search results list is a metasearch engine.

True

Cellular phone service providers offer mobile broadband Internet access

True

Cellular phone service providers offer mobile broadband Internet access.

True

Connectivity links or icons enable a user to use social networking websites to share content or access information about the company or organization.

True

Google Docs is a group of software products available online.

True

IP addresses use binary numbers, meaning that they correspond to a series of bits and bytes.

True

Most browsers provide a list of suggested websites when you start typing in the Address bar.

True

Newsgroup and mailing list subscribers receive messages about specific topics.

True

One of the scientists whose research led to the development of packet switching technologies was Leonard Kleinrock.

True

Outlook is an example of an email program.

True

Search keywords should be chosen carefully to produce the best search results.

True

Sending an email is less expensive and faster than regular mail.

True

Social media includes online tools used to communicate ideas, share links, contribute personal commentary, share photos, and interact online with other web users in various ways.

True

The Safety button on the Command bar, which is illustrated in the accompanying figure, allows you to set privacy and security preferences.

True

The first step in determining the quality of the information on a webpage is to examine its authority.

True

The main advantage of a DSL Internet connection over a dial-up connection is transmission speed. _________________________

True

To quickly display the Find bar in Internet Explorer and Chrome, press the CTRL+F key combination.

True

Using the phrase "Grand Canyon National Park" returns more relevant hits than the keyword park.

True

A(n) ____ provides a secure, encrypted connection between remote users and local area networks.

VPN

A smartphone may offer cellular and ____ capabilities, which allow a user to connect to the Internet.

Wi-Fi

A browser's Stop button might be a(n) ____, included the word, Stop, or resemble a Stop Sign.

X

Which of the following are metasearch engines?

Zoo & Dogpile

TPLs

___ are one method to control websites that can track your content on the Internet.

Cracker

____ and black hat hacker are terms used to describe a criminal or unethical hacker.

Responsive

____ web design techniques adjust content based on differences in browsers and mobile devices.

Opera

____, which is used on both computers and mobile devices, is the second oldest browser.

To exclude a keyword from a search, some search engines require the NOT operator to be used while other search engines require ____ before the excluded term.

a minus sign

The first step in determining the quality of the information on a webpage is to examine its ____.

authority

The main long-distance lines and the hardware that connect computers to the Internet are together called the Internet ____.

backbone

The speed of an Internet connection is measured in ____ per second.

bits

Webpages with grammar or spelling errors, poor organization, missing images, or ____ at best indicate poor attention to detail, and at worst might indicate the page is a poor-quality source.

broken links

Google Drive is an example of ____.

cloud computing

E-business models are often defined by the ultimate consumer of the online products or services, such as ____.

consumer-to-consumer (C2C) business-to-employee (B2E) business-to-business (B2B)

The concept of ____ includes electronically transmitted financial transactions, such as placing orders, sending invoices, or paying by credit card online.

e-business

Text or pictures in a webpage that can be used to view a different location in the same page or a different page are known as ____.

hyperlinks

The document system that allows users to click on a word to jump to another location within the same file is called ____.

hypertext

3G is a third generation standard for _____ communications.

mobile

When an Internet user connects to the Internet to access information and services, the user is considered to be ____.

online

Although it can be expensive, _____ Internet access may be the only option available in rural areas.

satellite

A ____ is a computer on a network used to store files.

server

Examples of ____ include what, where, is, the, of, in, and how.

stop words

A completed search query can be reviewed to learn how to create similar searches by typing shortcuts and Boolean operators directly in the search engine's search ____ as shown in the accompanying figure.

text box

A subset of the Internet that supports documents that combine pictures, sound, and animation with text is ____.

the web

YouTube and Vimeo are examples of ____ websites.

video sharing


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