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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


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