Module One - The Web Quiz

What are "hits" that search engines list on the first page?

A - Most relevant results B - Most visited links C - Most recent results D - Sponsored links A - Most relevant results The most relevant results for the search term are listed on the first page. They are termed "hits."

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?

A - Query handlers B - Centipedes C - Web searchers D - Spiders D - Spiders The other name for spiders is crawlers. They comb the web to gather information about the webpages they visit.

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?

A - RhythmOne B - Wolfram Alpha C - TinEye D - Ask a Librarian B - Wolfram Alpha Wolfram Alpha answers factual questions directly without listing webpages that might contain the answer.

If you have information literacy, you can select the right tool to find the information you need. True or False?

True Being able to identify the right tool for the information we need depends on our information literacy.

Which type of website would allow Evan, an avid traveler, to share photos and videos with his friends?

A - A content aggregation website B - An educational website C - A social networking website D - An entertainment website C - A social networking website Online social networks or social media sites allow members to share their photos and stories with other registered users.

Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain?

A - A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired B - A story with more than one author C - A story that is published in a magazine without any author's name D - A copyrighted story the author provides permission for A - A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired A story is considered in the public domain when its copyright has expired or has been explicitly released by the owner.

Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.

A - A server on the Internet B - Your desktop computer C - An external drive D - Your mobile device A - A server on the Internet When one uses a web app, the data is stored on the Internet server on which the web app resides, or "in the cloud." This practice is known as "Cloud storage."

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?

A - As soon as he requests payment B - As soon as the image exists in physical form C - As soon as someone wants to use it D - As soon as he conceives the idea of the diagram B - As soon as the image exists in physical form Copyright starts to exist as soon as the work of an artist takes physical form.

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?

A - *The quick brown fox* B - -The quick brown fox- C - "The quick brown fox" D - |The quick brown fox| C - "The quick brown fox" Quotation marks ("") find webpages with the exact words in the same order.

Why is it advisable to look beyond search engines like Google and Bing while conducting online research for assignments and projects?

A - They usually give biased results. B - Their results do not pertain to academic research. C - Other search engines provide more reliable research. D - They produce mostly inaccurate results. C - Other search engines provide more reliable research. There are search engines like Google Scholar that are specifically designed for online research, and hence more suited for it.

The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated. True or False?

False The "footer" located at the bottom of a webpage contains information about when it was last updated.

A specialty search engine lets you search online information sources that general search engines do not always access. True or False?

True Only Google Scholar is a specialty search engine.

In a web app, where is data usually stored?

A - Cloud storage B - Application storage C - Local computer D - Mobile network A - Cloud storage When you use a web app, the data is stored in the web app's server or in the cloud.

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?

A - Shopping on a website that uses Transport Layer Security B - Shopping on a website that uses 3D Secure protocol C - Shopping using an e-wallet D - Shopping on a website that uses the HTTP protocol D - Shopping on a website that uses the HTTP protocol Shopping on a website that requires the user to share a password is not wise. This has caused many online thefts across the globe.

Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?

A - The end consumer is the decision-maker in the transactions. B - B2B websites offer fixed, consistent pricing for all purchases. C - Shopping websites use B2B e-commerce. D - Examples of B2B services are advertising, technical support, and training. D - Examples of B2B services are advertising, technical support, and training. Decision-making in B2B transactions is done after review by a team of people.

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?

A - Increase the number of products B - Link his website to other popular websites C - Offer a discount to shoppers visiting his site D - Offer a variety of online payment options B - Link his website to other popular websites The ranking of a website improves when more websites link to it. Therefore, if Steve links his shopping site with other popular sites, his site's ranking on the search results is likely to improve.

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?

A - PowerPoint B - Slack C - Trello D - Google Docs C - Trello Trello is a popular web app used for project management.

A _____ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links.

A - Web broswer B - Web address C - Webpage D - Website C - Webpage A web browser is an app to display webpages. Apple Safari allows a user to view webpages, including email.

If you copy a drawing from the Internet and use it in a report, you might be violating the artist's _____.

A - artistic rights B - Digital rights C - Fair use rights D - Intellectual property rights D - Intellectual property rights In this case, recognizing the photographer's intellectual property rights involves acquiring the author's permission, preserving the author's approval, and crediting the author in the report.

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. True or False?

False An encrypted website connection displays https instead of http in the URL.

A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure?

A - A shield icon in the address bar B - ".com" or ".org" as the top-level domain of the website C - "https" as the protocol in the URL D - the words "secure website" in the home page footer C - "https" as the protocol in the URL The presence of "http" at the beginning of URL conclusively states that the website in not secure.

Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain?

A - A story that is published in a magazine without any author's name B - A copyrighted story the author provides permission for C - A story with more than one author D - A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired D - A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired A story is considered in the public domain when its copyright has expired or has been explicitly released by the owner.

Where can you find the information about using an image that you obtained in a search result?

A - All images that are listed in the search results can be used by everyone. B - No image that appears on the search results can be used directly. C - The page that shows the image would provide the information. D - A usage rights filter shows information about using an image. D - A usage rights filter shows information about using an image. A usage rights filter helps users to understand if an image can be used, shared, or modified.

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?

A - Easy delivery of appliances to any location B - Mobile payment plans C - Discounts on future purchases D - Price comparisons from different vendors D - Price comparisons from different vendors Comparison shopping websites such as PriceGrabber let one compare prices, specifications, and customer reviews for products from several vendors.

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?

A - Emperor penguin B - Emperor penguin images C - Emperor penguin colony D - penguin colony C - Emperor penguin colony Search queries should be as specific as possible to elicit the most relevant responses.

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?

A - In the body B - On the navigation bar C - In the header D - On the sidebar C - In the header The header of a webpage includes the title or tagline to indicate the topic or purpose of the webpage. Here, the tagline indicates the purpose of the landscape management site and will appear on the header.

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?

A - No; credit cards are not an accepted mode of payment in e-commerce transactions. B - No; e-commerce does not include the sale of used products. C - Yes; e-commerce always refers to a sale between consumers in different cities. D - Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website. D - Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website. E-commerce refers to business transactions on an electronic network. Here, eBay is a C2C e-commerce website on which the dishwasher is listed and sold.

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?

A - She should pay using Venmo. B - She should use her credit card to make the payment. C - She should make a wire transfer. D - She should use a virtual account number to make the payment. D - She should use a virtual account number to make the payment. A virtual account number is a one-time number that lets one make a single online payment without disclosing financial information.

Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the Internet?

A - Uniform resource locator (URL) B - Hyperlinks C - Transport Layer Security (TLS) D - Universal address A - Uniform resource locator (URL) The server address in a URL corresponds to an Internet Protocol (IP) address, which identifies every computer on the Internet. In the URL, http://www.blissfieldschools.us/parents/technologyresources/, "www.blissfieldschools.us" is the server address.

An e-commerce website offers fewer models, colors, and sizes than a physical store. True or False?

False E-commerce is short for electronic commerce and refers to business transactions on an electronic network such as the Internet.

News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content. True or False?

False News360 is a content aggregator website. These websites gather, organize, and then distribute web content.

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. True or False?

False Only C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer) websites allow the sale of products directly from one individual to another.

Online classified ads are an example of C2C e-commerce. True or False?

True The logical sequence of steps in the purchase transaction would be: Evaluate different models based on specifications, read customer reviews, choose a product, add to cart, and make the online payment.

Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers?

A - .int B - .net C - .biz D - .com B - .net .net TLD is used by network providers, ISPs, and other Internet administrative organizations.

If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain?

A - .pro B - .net C - .com D - .mobi D - .mobi The websites that are optimized for mobile devices use the ".mobi" TLD.

Google is an example of which type of website?

A - A content aggregation site B - An online social network C - A search site D - A web portal C - A search site Google is a general-purpose search site that helps one locate web information when that person is not seeking a specific website.

Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?

A - A lock icon B - Encryption C - The http protocol D - Digital certificate B - Encryption A secure website uses "Encryption," a method that codes data as it is transmitted over a network, so it is readable only after decryption.

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?

A - Blogging platform B - Online social network C -Media sharing site D - Content aggregator site D - Content aggregator site Content aggregator sites gather, organize, and then distribute web content.

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?

A - The author supports claims with facts. B - The author has no conflict of interest. C - The author uses emotional language to express a single point of view. D - The author is a well-known expert on the topic. C - The author uses emotional language to express a single point of view.

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?

A - Use specialized search tools to search the Library of Congress. B - Use a general search engine and use specific keywords. C - Use a general search engine but refine search queries using search operators. D - Use the web directories created by health research institutions. D - Use the web directories created by health research institutions. A human editor creates web directories. The directories are created by reviewing websites' credibility and reliability against the information the web directory provides.

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?

A - YouTube, because it is a popular video-sharing website B - Google, because it is one of the most popular search engines C - Flipboard, because he does not need to register before using it D - Facebook, because it is an online social network that allows game play D - Facebook, because it is an online social network that allows game play Only social networking websites allow sharing ideas and playing games with people. Media sharing websites only allow users to carry out the other activities Kyle likes to do online.

Jane volunteers at an orphanage called "We Are One" and is developing a website to seek financial assistance. Which server address should she use?

A - www.weareone.com B - www.weareone.net C - www.weareone.edu D - www.weareone.org D - www.weareone.org Traditionally, only professional and non-profit organizations use .org TLD. If Jane is developing the site to seek financial support for her non-profit, she should use the domain ".org."

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 or False?

True Domain names of webpages are displayed in the address bar of the web browser.

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 or False?

True Ethically and legally, one can use other people's ideas in their works as long as they make formal citations.

Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework. True or false?

True Wolfram Alpha provides tools to help solve factual problems without listing webpages.

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?

A - Her email account B - Different pages listed by a search engine C - Someone's Facebook profile D - The website of the software firm D - The website of the software firm A set of connected webpages maintained by a single person or an organization is most likely to be a website.

E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt data and protect you from fraud and identity theft. True or False?

True E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt financial data. This helps protect consumers and businesses from fraud and identity theft when conducting commerce on the internet.

You use the CARS checklist to determine whether a website is current, appealing, relevant, and sophisticated. True or False?

False CARS stands for Credible, Accurate, Reasonable, and Supportable.

Information literacy means you can evaluate whether online information is misleading, biased, or out of date. True or False?

True

Blackbaud is a company that supplies services and software designed for nonprofit organizations. Which type of e-commerce website will Blackbaud have?

A - Business to organization B - Business to business C - Business to consumer D - Consumer to consumer B - Business to business Business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce involves transferring goods, services or information between businesses. B2B services include technical support such as the one offered by Blackbaud to nonprofit organizations.

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?

A - Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site. B - Dominic pays the difference between the highest and lowest bids to the auction site. C - Chloe pays the difference between the highest and lowest bids to the auction site. D - Chloe pays a commission to the auction site. A - Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site. The auction site connects the seller to the buyer. The seller pays a small fee to the auction site if he or she sells an item.

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?

A - Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part of the video with the search term. B - Unlike Google, RhythmOne can look up videos that match an image used as a search query. C - RhythmOne is a more popular destination than Google for finding academic content. D - RhythmOne has a larger repository of videos than Google. A - Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part of the video with the search term. Apart from a tool design specifically to search videos and multimedia, RhythmOne is a tool that uses speech recognition to match the audio part with the search keyword.

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?

A - They will not be able to do so even after seeking permission or paying royalty. B - They will need to pay a royalty to do so. C - They will need to seek permission to do so. D - They are free to do so without seeking permission or paying royalty. D - They are free to do so without seeking permission or paying royalty. When a piece of work enters public domain, using its parts or whole does not require permission or paying royalty.

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?

A - E-commerce websites are more secure than physical shops. B - There is no difference between physically verifying the quality of a product and doing it online. C - Some physical stores are designed to look legitimate but are actually fraudulent. D - You can shop online at any time of day and in any weather conditions. D - You can shop online at any time of day and in any weather conditions. The fact that e-commerce websites can be utilized even when physical stores are closed or weather conditions are bad is an advantage of e-commerce websites.

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?

A - He should enter redcross.org because Red Cross is a nonprofit organization. B - He should enter redcross.edu because Red Cross is an educational organization. C - He should enter redcross.net because Red Cross is a network provider. D - He should enter Red-Cross.com because that is the name of the commercial company. A - He should enter redcross.org because Red Cross is a nonprofit organization. .com is the Top Level Domain of commercial organizations. Out of the given options, only a firm that sells plastic products is a commercial organization.

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?

A - His friends must be in the same location to use the web app. B - He must store many copies of the group's documents on his hard drive. C - He wants to access the web app anytime and from anywhere. D - One friend has an unreliable, slow Internet connection. D - One friend has an unreliable, slow Internet connection. Web apps prove unreliable in cases where the web app provider goes out of business and the app ceases to exist, thereby causing loss of data. Also, one constantly needs to be online to work on a web app.

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?

A - Issue in-store coupons for select products and brands B - Issue discount cards redeemable on future purchases C - Issue discount coupons in newspapers for all products D - Issue digital coupons for discounts on all products D - Issue digital coupons for discounts on all products Redemption rates are reported to be highest with digital coupons as they are convenient to redeem. This would encourage higher sales.

Which of the following people will benefit the most from using a B2B website?

A - Rahim, who wants to sell his old furniture before he moves to a different city B - Mika, who sells handmade and inexpensive jewelry to college students C - Rohan, who runs a company that sells organic cosmetics directly to consumers D - Akiko, who helps smaller businesses establish themselves in the market D - Akiko, who helps smaller businesses establish themselves in the market B2B websites consist of businesses providing services to other businesses. Despite some firms employing only one employee, they are still treated by Akiko's website as firms and not individuals.

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?

A - Rephrase the farmer's explanation in his paper. B - Add a formal citation and use the farmer's explanation in his paper. C - Use the farmer's explanation verbatim in his paper. D - Change a few words in the farmer's explanation in his paper. B - Add a formal citation and use the farmer's explanation in his paper. Even rephrasing someone else's idea and passing it off as one's own qualifies as plagiarism. The best way to avoid plagiarism is to add a formal citation.

Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce transaction?

A - Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete. B - An automobile manufacturer sells 10,000 pickup trucks to a dealer on a B2B website. C - Andrew sells a set of 7 books on Inventory Management to Austin on eBay. D - Jezmyn books a hotel room in California for 3 days in the last week of December on Airbnb.com. A - Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete. E-commerce refers to business transactions on an electronic network such as the Internet. The other three transactions involve an e-commerce website, and are e-commerce transactions. The first transaction involves direct payment and, therefore, is NOT an e-commerce transaction.

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?

A - Standard copyright B - Fair use license C - Creative Commons license D - Digital rights management C - Creative Commons license Project Gutenberg is the oldest digital library with most items being texts of public domain books. It allows content creators keep copyright on their materials while allowing others to use their work.

Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?

A - The URL of the website begins with http. B - You are required to provide login details to display information. C - A lock icon is not displayed in the address bar. D - The website displays its digital certificate. A - The URL of the website begins with http. An unauthorized web user can intercept information or payment only on insecure websites. Websites that display a lock icon, their digital certificates, or "https" in the URL are secure websites. When the URL starts with "http," it indicates an unprotected protocol for transmitting information.

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?

A - The author has over 8,000 connections on LinkedIn. B - The site sells products made from avocados. C - The article's author has been a nutritionist for the last three years. D - The firm that runs the site is located four blocks from her home. C - The article's author has been a nutritionist for the last three years. The best way to ensure that a piece of information is credible is to check the credentials of the author. In situations such as the one given, it is often advisable to trust a practitioner with formal education. The fact that many people purchase from a given website also, to a large extent, vouches for its credibility.

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?

A - The photo is free of copyrights. B - The president has the legal right to sell, publish, or distribute the photo. C - The president keeps the copyright to the photo while allowing others to use it. D - The photo uses copy protection software to limit access to the image. A - The photo is free of copyrights. When a photo is said to be in the public domain, it means that the item is available and accessible to the public without requiring permission to use; therefore, it is not subject to copyright.