Module 2 Concepts Exam
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.
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
Which of the following is NOT a factor search engines consider when ranking search results?
Design quality of the webpage
The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated
False
Which of the following is a web app?
Google Docs
Victoria wants to add a new logo to her landscape management website. Where would be the most appropriate location for her to place it on the home page?
In the header
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.
Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?
The transactions involve review by a team of people before making a purchase decision.
Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework.
True
You use the CARS checklist to determine whether a website is current, appealing, relevant, and sophisticated
False
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*
What does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website
cookies
Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the Internet?
uniform resource locator
Joe wants to use an engaging image as a hook in his presentation, but he's afraid of violating any copyright laws. What should he do?
Search for an image on Creative Commons
A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure?
She should check whether the URL of the website starts with "http" or "https."
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
Joel wants to find a specific webpage containing the words "The quick brown fox" in the same sequence. Which of the following search queries should he use to produce the most helpful results?
"The quick brown fox"
What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone?
* (asterisk)
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
Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?
Encryption
Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce transaction?
Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete.
Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage
True
Alicia often shows short, engaging videos to her fifth-grade science students. She has more success using RhythmOne instead of Google to find appropriate videos. Which of the following most likely explains why?
Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part of the video with the search term.
Amelie 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.
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.
the web app's server
Which type of website would allow Evan, an avid traveler, to share photos and videos with his friends?
A social networking website
Kyle likes to keep in touch with his friends and family using the Internet. He enjoys sharing pictures, music, and ideas. He also enjoys playing games with others online. Which of the following online platforms should he use to do all of this?
Facebook, because apart from being a regular social networking website, it also allows game play
When accessed, an e-commerce website that sells carpentry tools displays a lock icon somewhere in the window of the browser. The address bar in the Chrome browser would identify this website as "insecure."
False
EasyMart (EM) has a physical store and an online shopping site and is coming up with deals on retail products for the week of Christmas. As a marketing consultant at EM, which of the following tactics would you recommend to achieve the highest sales?
Issue digital coupons for discounts on all products
Amanda is used to buying clothes from physical stores. Her friend, Stuart, prefers online shopping and wants to persuade her to shop online as well. Which of the following arguments can Stuart make to convince Amanda without painting a false picture?
One can shop online even if the weather is bad or if a specific store is closed.
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.
News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content.
False
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
Which of the following is NOT likely to be found on a webpage?
A formatting toolbar
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
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.
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.
Which of the following people will benefit the most from using a B2B website?
Akiko, who provides services to other smaller businesses which helps them establish themselves in the market
In a web app, where is data usually stored?
Cloud storage
_____ 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
Francis has designed a picture book appropriate for third graders. He wants teachers across the world to freely download, use, and distribute his work, but he would still like to retain his copyright on the content. What type of license should he use for his book?
Creative Commons license
Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project. Which of the following phrases should he use as the search query to find the results he needs?
Emperor penguin colony
Rogelio wants to buy appliances for his newly leased apartment. He looks for information on PriceGrabber, a comparison shopping website. Which of the following advantages do sites such as this offer?
Information that will help obtain best value for money spent
Rajesh is considering whether to use a web app to collaborate with a group of friends on a project. What is one reason he should avoid using a web app for the project?
One friend has an unreliable, slow Internet connection
Cathy wants to buy a new watch online, but is concerned about security when making the purchase. Which of the following increases the chance that her payment is NOT secure?
Shopping on a website that uses the HTTP protocol
Susan is reading through a collection of webpages that contains information about a software firm. The firm manages the information on these webpages. What is Susan most likely browsing?
The website of the software firm
Brendon wants to volunteer at the Red Cross, a nonprofit agency. He enters redcross.com in his browser, but cannot find the right website. What mistake is he making?
he should enter redcross.org because Red Cross is a nonprofit organization.
If you copy a drawing from the Internet and use it in a report, you might be violating the artist's _____.
intellectual property rights
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"
Bentley is the head of a software development team and needs to use a web app for project management. Which of the following web apps best suits his needs?
Trello
A specialty search engine lets you search online information sources that general search engines do not always access.
True
The current Copyright Law states that, in general, works published after 1977 will fall into public domain 70 years after the death of the author. Which of the following will be true for those who want to use a whole or portions of a novel published in 1978, with a copyright notice 70 years after the author dies?
They are free to do so without seeking permission or paying royalty.
Online classified ads are an example of C2C e-commerce
True
If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain?
.mobi
Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers?
.net
Google is an example of which type of website?
A search site
Ronald maintains a website that focuses on travel-related information. He gathers adventure posts from various travel blogs and shares them to his site. What type of a website does Ronald maintain?
Content aggregator site
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
An e-commerce website offers fewer models, colors, and sizes than a physical store
False
Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. The website address for the store is http://www.havenbridals.com.
False
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
What are "hits" that search engines list on the first page?
Most relevant results
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.
A(n) _____ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links.
webpage
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
Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain?
A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired
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
Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?
An insecure website does not include indicators such as a lock icon. In addition, the URL starts with "http," indicating an unprotected protocol for transmitting information. The address bar in the Chrome browser identifies such websites as "Not secure."
Blackbaud is a company that supplies services and software designed for nonprofit organizations. Which type of e-commerce website will Blackbaud have?
Business-to-business
Nellie recently sold her old laptop directly to a student from different country using an e-commerce website. The website she used runs on B2B model.
False
Claire wants to use a quote by a famous author in an article she is writing about the declining population of Great White sharks. She will not be infringing the copyright of the author if she makes a citation in the article.
True
E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt data and protect you from fraud and identity theft
True
If you have information literacy, you can select the right tool to find the information you need.
True
Information literacy means you can evaluate whether online information is misleading, biased, or out of date.
True
Steffi needs to find the domain name of the webpage she is currently viewing. To do this, she needs to look at the address bar of the browser.
True
Gertie wants to buy a smartwatch by making an electronic payment. She is not willing to divulge her financial information, and her only bank account is not linked to any online payment service. Which of the following most aligns to what Gertie feels comfortable doing?
she should use a virtual account number to make the payment
