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a streamer
d.
a different browser than the one being used
a
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96. If someone’s boss wanted to send a message to an employee that contains both a video and a Word processing
document, which Internet service would be the most appropriate for her to use?
a.
instant messaging
b.
VoIP
c.
chat
d.
email
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97. What are two elements found in an email address?
a.
user name and domain name
b.
address book and user name
c.
@ symbol and dot com name
d.
domain name and POP3
a
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98. When two people are conversing over the Internet in real time, what do you know about them?
a.
They both are online.
b.
They are sending email messages that are not required to move through email servers.
c.
They are using FTP.
d.
They are behaving according to netiquette.
a
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99. IF YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL MESSAGE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, WHAT DOES THIS SIGNIFY?
a.
THE EMAIL IS IMPORTANT.
b.
THE EMAIL WAS SENT FROM A GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
c.
THE PERSON WHO WROTE THE EMAIL WAS SHOUTING AT YOU.
d.
THE CAPSLOCK KEY ON YOUR KEYBOARD IS MALFUNCTIONING.
c
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100. What term is used to describe the harassment of computer users through various forms of Internet communications?
a.
online harassment
b.
internet oppression
c.
real-time terrorism
d.
cyberbullying
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101. The goal of ARPA was to build a network that allowed scientists at different physical locations to share information
and work together on military and scientific projects.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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102. The goal of Internet2 is to develop and test advanced network technologies that will benefit Internet users in the
future.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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103. Many public locations, such as airports, hotels, schools, shopping malls, and coffee shops, are hotspots that provide
Wi–Fi Internet connections to users with mobile computers or devices.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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104. Cybercafes exist in cities in the U.S. but not elsewhere.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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105. Fixed wireless is a broadband Internet connection.
a.
True
b.
False
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106. Some home users connect computers to the Internet via slower-speed dial-up access because of its lower cost or
because broadband access is not available where they live.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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107. A megabyte is equal to approximately one billion characters.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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108. A lower bandwidth means more data transmits.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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109. For watching HD streaming video for an hour, the approximate data usage is 3-6 MB.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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110. Hot spots are businesses that provide individuals and companies access to the Internet free or for a fee, usually a
fixed monthly amount.
a.
True
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b.
False
False
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111. Like an IP address, the components of a domain name are separated by commas.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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112. Every domain name contains a master domain, which identifies the type of organization associated with the domain.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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113. A TCP server is an Internet server that usually is associated with an Internet access provider.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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114. When you enter a domain name, the DNS server translates the domain name to its associated IP address of that data
and information can be routed to the correct computer.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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115. Most current web browsers support tabbed browsing, where the top of the browser displays a tab for each webpage
you open.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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116. A phishing filter will prevent your browsing history, passwords, user names, and other personal information from
being revealed.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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117. Several browsers are available at shareware websites.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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118. Many browsers and websites do not require the http:// and www portions of a web address.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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119. RSS and Atom are popular specifications used to distribute content, such as web feeds, to subscribers.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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120. A mobile processor is a type of software for computers and mobile devices that reads a user’s specified web feeds
and collects their most recent content.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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121. A disadvantage with a subject directory is that users sometimes have difficulty deciding which categories to choose
as they work through the menus of links presented.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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122. One technique to improve Web searches is to use general nouns and put the less specific terms first in the search text.
a.
True
b.
False
False
68
123. The search engine operator AND is used to display hits that include only one word from a list.
a.
True
b.
False
68
124. In a search engine, parentheses are used to combine hits that include specific words with those that only include one
word from a list.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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125. The asterisk search engine operator allows the substitution of characters in place of the asterisk.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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126. All social networking sites require friends to confirm a friendship.
a.
True
b.
False
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127. Examples of informational websites include libraries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, guides, and other types
of reference.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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128. A bookmarking site is a website that enables members to manage and share media such as photos, videos, and music.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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129. Once you post media, you might be giving up certain rights to the media.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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130. Similar to an editorial section in a newspaper, websites like the kind shown in the accompanying figure reflect the
interests, opinions, and personalities of the author.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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131. The difference between a wiki and a site like the one in the accompanying figure is that users cannot modify original
posts on an wiki.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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132. An entertainment website contains content that describes a cause, opinion, or idea.
a.
True
b.
False
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133. To thwart attempts to steal your personal data, install a personal threat reporter, which is software that protects
network resources from outside intrusions.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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134. Most websites of the kind shown in the accompanying figure require payment for services.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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135. An Internet connection is not necessary for participating in e-commerce.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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136. In the evaluation of a website, the evaluation criterion of authority states that a reputable institution should support
the website without bias in the information.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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137. Some people use the term m-commerce (mobile commerce) to identify e-commerce that takes place using mobile
devices.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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138. The more compressed the graphics file, the smaller the image and the higher the quality.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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139. Smaller file sizes result in faster downloading of webpages because small files transmit more quickly than large files.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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140. The goal with TIFF graphics is to reach a balance between image quality and file size.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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141. The JPEG format works best for images that have only a few colors.
a.
True
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b.
False
False
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142. JPEG is a format that expands graphics to increase their file size, which means the file takes up less storage space.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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143. Some audio files require you to download a media player.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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144. All mobile browsers support the use of plug-ins.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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145. When using email, it is not important to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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146. To add an email name and address to a mailing list, a user unsubscribes from it.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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147. The receiver of a message need not be willing to accept messages in order for IM to work.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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148. Using the technology shown in the accompanying figure, others connected to the same server see what a user has
typed.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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149. Webpage developers often use FTP to upload their webpages to a web server.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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150. VoIP is an Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading with other computers on the Internet.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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151. The major carriers of network traffic on the Internet are known collectively as the ____________________.
Internet backbone
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152. A(n) ____________________ address is a number that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device
connected to the Internet.
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153. A(n) ____________________ name is the text-based name that corresponds to the IP address of a server that hosts a
website.
domain
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154. The group that approves top-level domains is the ____________________.
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155. When you enter a domain name, a(n) ____________________ translates the domain name to its associated IP
address so data can be routed to the correct computer.
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156. ____________________ buy and register unused or lapsed domain names so that they can profit from selling them.
157. A(n) ____________________ is a filtering program that stops pop–up ads from displaying on webpages.
158. Favorites, also called ____________________, are links to preferred websites.
159. Of Firefox, PowerPoint, Safari, and Internet Explorer, all are widely used web browsers for personal computers
EXCEPT ____________________.
160. In a web address, the ____________________ is a set of rules that defines how pages transfer on the Internet.
161. A(n) ____________________ is a type of software for computers and mobile devices that reads a user’s specified
web feeds and collects their most recent content.
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162. When you enter a web address in a browser, you request, or ____________________, information from a web
server.
163. ____________________ is a navigation system that consists of one or more earth-based receivers that accept and
analyze signals sent by satellites in order to determine the receiver’s geographic location.
164. Bing, Google, and Yahoo! are all examples of web ____________________.
165. A web ____________________ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other
information related to a specific topic.
166. A(n) ____________________ website offers exciting, challenging avenues for formal and informal teaching and
learning.