Computing Essentials Ch. 2

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Http is the most widely used Internet ____ for web traffic

protocol

Factors determining the efficiency of cloud computing

reliable transmission of data and programs, reliability of the user's access to the internet, and speed of the user's access to the internet.

Bing, Google, and Yahoo are all examples of

search engines

Signature

senders name

Advantages of e-commerence

shopping anytime day or night, no cost associated with owning and operating a retail outlet

Service Providers

sites that provide access to software, data and storage

_____ sites focus on connecting people that share a common interest or activity

social networking

These programs identify and eliminate spam

spam blockers

If you are searching for information about a specific disease you can focus your search by using a subject-specific web site called a ______

specialized search engine

In the e-mail message header, the ____ is a one-line description used to present the topic of the message

subject

two best known messaging systems

text messaging and instant messaging

Internet

the connection between the clients and the providers

In a URL, the ______ identifies the type of organization

top level domain

URL stands for _____

uniform resource locator

Transferring a file from your computer to another computer on the internet is called

uploading

Email address contains

username, domain name, and top-level domain

Negative aspects of e-mail

viruses, and spam

the _____ provides an easy to use, intuitive, multimedia interface to the resources available on the internet

web

_____ are an example of a consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce

web auctions

To view a music video or movie you would most likely view it via a

webcast or podcast

Domain Name

www.abc.edu

Services offered by Google+

Hangouts, and Circles

Accuracy

Has the information been reviewed for correctness?

A(n) ____ provides a path or connection for individuals to access the internet

ISP

The FitBit bracelet in this figure that monitors health data and sends that data to your smartphone or personal web page is an example of the ______

Internet of Things

The ____ is the continuing development of the Internet that allows everyday objects embedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the internet..

Internet of Things (iot)

The most common way to access the Internet is through a(n)_____

Internet service provider

Authority

Is the author an expert in the subject? Is the site official or is it an opinion?

Objectivity

Is the information factual or does the author have a bias?

Currency

Is the information up to date?

Primary uses of Linkedin

Search for job opportunities, Develop extended business networks, maintain business contracts and Research Individual businesses

____ is one of the fastest growing and most significant Web 2.0 applications

Social networking

Web-based e-mail accounts do not require an e-mail program to be installed on your computer

True

You can update Twitter from your browser, instant messaging application or mobile phone

True, Twitter enables you to add new content from your browser, instant messaging application or mobile phone

BitTorrent Technology has been used for distributing unauthorized copies of copyrighted music and video

True, unfortunately, BitTorrent technology has been used for distributing unauthorized copies of copyrighted music and video

A valid ______ or address, is required in the address bar of your browser to connect to a web page

URL

If you are using e-mail without installing an email client on your computer then you are using _____ email

Web based

Web 3.0

applications that automatically prepare personalized content

A(n) _____ is a file that is sent along with an e-mail message

attachment

A ___ publishers long stories rather than short sentences that only take a few seconds to write

blog

Some businesses and newspapers ____ as a quick publishing method

blogs

Examples of Internet communications

blogs, e-mail, social networking, messaging

Message

body text

HTML formatting instructions are interpreted by the ______

browser

_____ software provides an uncomplicated interface to the internet and the Web

browser

Corporations and end users who want to access data, programs and storage from anywhere that there is an Internet connection should use ____.

cloud computing

______ frees users from owning, maintaining and storing software and data

cloud computing

Basic categories of Facebook users

communities, individuals, businesses

wallet.google.com payments.amazon.com www.serve.com www.paypal.com These are all examples of ____ providers

digital cash

Basic payment options for e-commerce

digital cash, credit card

Before a podcast can be run, the media files must be

downloaded

Web 2.0

dynamic content creation and social interaction

_______is the general term to describe the buying and selling of goods on the Interent

e-commerce

A special program called a(n)_____ must be installed on your computer to use a client-based email account

e-mail client

Top Level Domain

edu or com or org

Electronic mail is most commonly called

email

[email protected] is an example of a(n) _______ address

email

Clients

end users who want access to data, programs and storage

Using ____ utility software, you can copy files to your computer from specially configured servers

file transfer

Examples of web utilities are

file transfer utilities, filters, internet security suites, and plug ins

A parent or organization would use this to block web sites and set time limits

filter

This can be used to monitor Internet Use and generate reports detailing total time spent on the internet and time spent on individual web sites.

filter

Protocol

http or https

On the web, a _____ connects documents or pages to each other

hyperlink

some of the disadvantages of e-commerce

inability to deliver goods immediately, inability to try on apparel, skepticism about security of online payments

Direct, live communication with people online is called _____ messaging

instant

_____ allows people to contact each other via direct, live communication

instant messaging

____ control spam, protect against computer viruses, and provide filters

internet security suites

To use a search engine to locate specific information, it is best to enter a ______ or phase reflecting the information you want

keyword

Web 1.0

linking existing information

____ is an example of a browser

microsoft edge

A(n) _____ browser is different than a web browser because it is designed to fit on the small screen of a portable device

mobile

Elements of a Facebook profile

other personal information, photos, contact information and personal interests.

Facebook ____ are used by businesses to promote products and services

pages

www.adobe.com www.adobeflash.com www.apple.com www.service.real.com www.silverlight.net These are examples of ____, which automatically start and operate with your browser.

plug-ins

Header

includes addresses, subject and attachments

Two basic types of e-mail systems

Client-based and web-based

This type of e-commerce is an electronic version of the classified ads or an auction

Consumer to consumer

Search services maintain _____ relating to information provided on the Web

Databases

____ allows you to efficiently copy files to and from your computer across the Internet, and is frequently used for uploading changes to a Web site hosted by an ISP

FTP

____ was initially launched by a student at Harvard university for college students in 2004

Facebook

To use cloud computing you must own your own copies of basic application software

False, Cloud computing frees users from owning, maintaining, and storing software and data

Information you find on Web sites is subjected to strict guidelines to ensure accuracy

False- Anyone can publish anything on the web

Social networking sites

Google+, Facebook, and LinkedIn

Search engines

Google, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, Bing

B2B

A furniture manufacturer orders raw materials such as wood, paint, and varnish

B2C

A manufacturer sells a product directly to a consumer

C2C

An individual sells some antiques on Ebay

Examples of the file transfer utilities

BitTorrent, Web-based file transfer service, FTP

A personal web site with postings that are time-stamped and arranged with the newest item first are

Blog

Once connected to a Web site, the ____ interprets the HTML formatting instructions and displays the Web page

Browser

Things you need to access the Internet and the Web

Browser and Internet Service Provider

This type of e-commerce eliminates the wholesaler by allowing manufacturers to sell directly to customers

Business to consumer

Terms associated with special programming on web pages

JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets, Applets and AJAX

Popular internet security suites

McAfee Internet Security, Symantec Internet Security

A variation of SMS, known as ______ service allows text messages to include images, video and sound

Multimedia messaging

___ are programs that are automatically started and operate as a part of your browser

Plug-ins

Examples of browser plugins

Quicktime, flash player, windows media player, and acrobat reader

_____ is an online encyclopedia written and edited by anyone who wants to contribute

Wikipedia

____ is a blogging tool

Wordpress


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