Lesson 9 A

What is a listserve group?

A group of users that subscribes to a mailing list

What is an end-user license agreement (EULA)?

A legal contract between the author of software and the end user that defines how the software can be used

What is a peer-to-peer network?

A network in which each computer has both server and client capabilities

What is P2P?

A peer-to-peer network on the Internet

What is a software patent?

A set of exclusive rights granted to an inventor for a fixed period of time upon disclosure of the invention

What is an anonymous FTP site?

A site that allows guests to download files without having an account on that site

Which of the following do end users most commonly download from FTP sites?

Binary files

What is the open-source software development term for the practice of removing restrictions from the distribution and use of software?

Copyleft

Which of the following statements about File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is true?

FTP is a good alternative to sending an e-mail attachment.

Internet resources can be used for a variety of purposes beyond the World Wide Web and e-mail. Which of the following can you use transmit larger files?

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

Which of the following describes an appropriate use of Virtual Network Computing (VNC)?

Help desk personnel might use VNC to troubleshoot computer problems for remote employees.

What function does a list server perform?

It automates the collection and distribution of messages from an authorized group of participants.

Which of the following can be considered an advantage of P2P in the business environment?

It eliminates the cost and maintenance associated with file sharing through a centralized server.

Which of the following is open-source software?

Mozilla Firefox

What is the term for a copyleft license that removes restrictions on the use and distribution of the licensed product?

Open-source license

Which of the following is a mass-marketing Internet technology that allows you to specify whether you want to be added to an e-mail list server?

Opt-in e-mail marketing

Which of the following is a Short Message Service (SMS) that companies can use to send you promotional messages?

Opt-in mass texting

Which of the following statements is true of software patents?

Patents do not apply worldwide.

Which of the following is a secure method of transferring files through Secure Shell (SSH) in which you can transfer several files in one session?

SSH File Transfer Protocol (S/FTP)

Which of the following is a secure method of transferring files through Secure Shell (SSH) in which each file transfer is a discrete session?

Secure Copy (SCP)

Internet resources can be used for a variety of purposes beyond the World Wide Web and e-mail. Which of the following helps IT professionals troubleshoot and solve problems with Internet technologies?

TCP/IP diagnostic tools

Which of the following results from extracting a compressed file from an archive file created by the compression utility?

The compressed file and a folder containing the extracted files

Which of the following should you use when you want to test connectivity between your computer and a destination computer?

The ping command

Which of the following should you use when you need to locate failures along the path between your computer and a destination computer?

The tracert command

Internet resources can be used for a variety of purposes beyond the World Wide Web and e-mail. Which of the following enables IT professionals to access and fix computers in remote locations?

Virtual Network Computing (VNC)

What occurs in Windows when you try to open a file with an unknown MIME type?

Windows prompts you to define a MIME type and associate it with an application.

Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a program that:

allows you to control a computer at a remote location as if you were sitting in front of it.

You would use a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server to:

download popular shareware and open-source freeware.

When you use command-line FTP on Windows systems:

files are downloaded into the directory from which you enter the FTP commands.

A list server can be used to:

forward e-mails, announcements, newsletters or advertising to group members on a regular basis.

When you are troubleshooting a network problem and you need to determine the details of your computer's network connection, you should use the:

ipconfig command.

The FTP navigational structure:

is similar to the hierarchical directory structure of a hard drive.

Uploading files to an FTP site requires an FTP client program and:

permission, which is usually provided by the FTP server administrator.

You have been asked to defragment the hard drives of several corporate systems without leaving your desk. All of the systems are running Windows 7. To complete this task, you should:

use Remote Desktop Connection.