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all of the above
A Web user can usually find ____ at a general-interest portal site.
hit
A ____ is a Web page item that appears in a search results list.
client
A ____ is a computer application that makes requests to use the resources on another computer.
server
A ____ is a computer that provides services upon request from another computer.
fiber-optic loop
A ____ is a dedicated, high-speed telephone line often installed directly into their office buildings by medium and large business.
virus
A ____ is a small, potentially damaging computer program that can infect a computer without its user's knowledge.
hotspot
A ____ is a specific geographic location in which a wireless access point provides public Internet access.
keyword
A ____ is a specific word that describes the information you seek.
firewall
A ____ on a home computer connected to the Internet might be set to block certain outgoing communications from a specific software application or operating system utility.
static IP address
A ____ seldom changes
malicious
A ____ site is a Web site designed to look like a legitimate Web site used by online scammers to collect personally identifiable information, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers.
search
A ____ text box is used to enter words or phrases for a search.
IP address
A unique number that identifies each computer on the Internet is its ____.
command
A user can change the browser's home page settings with a button on the ____ bar.
firewall
A(n) ____ is a security system that uses hardware or software to protect a computer from intruders.
targeted
A(n) ____ search seeks answers to a specific question.
primary
A(n) ____ source is any document, item, or other data that provides firsthand information about a particular topic.
digital subscriber line
A(n) ____ uses sophisticated technology to condense digital data and then send it at high speeds over standard telephone wires.
Browser
A_____is a software program used to view web pages.
Search tool
A_____is a web-based resource that helps you find specific information on the web.
Host
A____is a computer that has a direct connection to the Internet.
Blog
A___is an online diary.
Web authoring software
Adobe dream weaver in an example of _____.
formulate the search query
After you select the most appropriate search tool to use, the next step is to ____.
false
All the pages at a Web site must be stored on the same Web server.
Link
An element is a web page that connects to a different location in the same page or a different page is a_____.
C2C
An example of a ____ activity is when a collector purchases a collectible item from another individual through an online auction Web site.
B2B
An example of a ____ activity is when a company's purchasing manager goes online to buy materials using a vendor's Web site.
B2C
An example of a ____ activity is when a customer goes online to check airfare and purchase tickets at an airline's Web site.
golf.com
An example of a portal that provides a narrow range of information targeted to a specific audience is ____
All of the above
An example of a portal that provides a wide range of topics is ____.
Email program
An_____ allows users to send messages and files over a computer network.
Instant message
Brief messages exchanged between two or more users is a(n) ____.
back
Clicking the ____ button returns to the page you viewed immediately before the current page.
All of the above
Individuals can communicate with each other over the Internet using ____.
privacy
Information ____ refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of personal information.
index
Information retrieved by search engine spiders is used to create the search engine's ____.
Yahoo!
Jerry's Guide, an early 1990s collection of useful Web page links arranged by category, became the popular search tool ____.
local
Libraries, schools, business, and other organizations typically connect their computers into a(n) ____ area network.
search tool
Many commercial Web sites provide a ____ visitors can use to find specific information at the site.
Dates
The Address bar drop-down list organizes its suggestions by all the following EXCEPT ____.
All of the above
The Web site for an e-business includes a home page with links to ____.
web slices
The ____ feature allows you to quickly preview frequently updated Web page content, such as weather reports or sports scores.
display area
The ____ in the browser window contains the Web page requested from a Web server.
history
The ____ list contains a list of links for Web sites and pages visited in the past few weeks.
add web slices or feed
You can click the ____ button on the Command bar to subscribe to frequently changing Web-based content.
ALT+ENTER
You can press the ____ key(s) after you type a URL to open a Web page in a new tab.
CNTRL
You can press the ____ keys(s) to open a linked Web page in a new tab.
RSS Feed
You can subscribe to ____ to keep up with news headlines and other dynamic Web content.
ALT
You can toggle on or off the menu bar by pressing the ____ key.
microwave
____ access depends on a rotating frequency of radiow aves, and its speed ranges from 128 Kbps to 2 Mbps, dending on the traffic..
accelerators
____ are add-ons to Internet Explorer that allow you to access Web content or take some action based on selected Web page text.
TPL's
____ are used to control Web sites that can track your content on the Internet.
Directories
____ are useful search tools that present links to Web sites organized into easy-to-understand categories.
Telnet
____ is a protocol that allows users to log on to and access a remote computer.
Fact monster
____ is a search tool designed for children.
Googlebot
____ is an example of a Web crawler.
all of the above
____ is an important consideration when choosing an ISP
pinning
____ sites to the taskbar enables you to create an icon on the taskbar that you can click to open a site in Internet Explorer.
packet
____ 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.
The web
A subset of the Internet that supports documents that combine pictures,sound, and animation with text is___.
IP addresses
A domain name is a text alias for one or more ____.
portal
A doorway to a wide range of Web-based content and services is called a ____.
Internet
A global network of computers connected together to share information and other resources is the _____?
False
A host is a set of rules that two computers must follow in order to communicate with each other.
server
A network computer used to store files is called a ____.
none of the above
A number that contains four numeric groups separated by periods is the computer's __
query
A search ____, or question, defines the information you seek.
Protocol
A standard or set of rules that computer network devices follow when transmitting and receiving data is called a____.
TCP/IP
Every computer connected to the Internet uses the ____ suite to communicate between networks.
stop words
Examples of ____ include what, where, is, the, of, in, and how.
favorites
The browser feature, which can be customized by adding shortcuts, is the ____ bar.
FTP
The communication standard or protocol that allows Internet users to download or upload files is ____.
Tim-Berners Lee
The computer programmer that developed the first browser, Web addressing system, and standard or rules for transmitting hyperlinked pages is ____
e-business
The concept of ____ includes electronically transmitted financial transactions, such as placing orders, sending invoices, or paying by credit card online.
hypertext
The document system that allows users to click on a word to jump to another location is called ____.
Gopher, developed at university of minnesota
The early hierarchical directory-based system used to make available information across the Internet is ____.
the launch of sputnik
The event that spurred the U.S. government to support research directed toward computer networking was ____.
ARPANET
The first computer network was ____.
authority
The first step in determining the quality of the content on a Web page or at a Web site is to examine the page's or site's ____.
W3C
The international organization established to develop and promote technologies and standards for the web is the____.
backbone
The main long-distance lines and the hardware that connect computers to the Internet are together called the Internet ____.
keywords
The more ____ used in a query, the more focused the search results will be.
home page
The primary page at a Web site is called its ____.
Ray Tomlinson
The scientist who developed the first e-mail program is ____.
bits
The speed of an Internet connection is measured in ____ per second.
breadcrumb trail
The top of a directory page generally includes a ____ that indicates the hierarchical arrangement of categories and subcategories through which the user has clicked.
wifi-card
To connect to a wireless access point in a hotspot, a notebook computer must have a(n) ____ (or other wireless connectivity technology), installed.
depth of coverage
To examine a Web page's scope and quality, first determine whether the ____ and the level of detail is appropriate.
wizard
To import or export your favorites, you use the Import/Export Settings ____
refresh
To request an updated copy of the current Web page from the Web server, click the ____ button.
page
To send a Web page or link to someone using e-mail, you can click the Send page by e-mail or Send link by e-mail commands on the ____ button's drop-down menu
FAQ
Web pages that list common questions and provide answers to the questions are called ____ pages.
Online
When an Internet user connects to the Internet to access information and services, the user is considered to be___.
Feeds
When an RSS feed is found at a Web site, the ____ button on the Command bar becomes active.
do not clearly mark paid or sponsored hits in a search results page
When evaluating search tools, avoid tools that ____.
suggested sites
When the ____ feature is turned on, information about Web sites you visit is captured and stored by an online service hosted by Microsoft.
objectivity
When you evaluate Web page content for bias, you are checking the content's ____.
all of the above
Which of the following domain names entered from the browser's Address box will load the Shelly Cashman Series Student Resources Web Site home page?
congressional bill
Which of the following search queries would likely return the most useful search results list if you are searching for information about the current status of a congressional bill?