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Computers are Your Future, 10e (Coyle)
Chapter 2 The Internet & the World Wide Web
1) The capability of a Macintosh computer to work with a UNIX computer is an example of:
A) cooperation.
B) communication.
C) interactivity.
D) interoperability.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Interoperability
2) The Internet's interoperability helps explain its:
A) popularity.
B) high cost.
C) instability.
D) None of the above.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Interoperability
3) The networks that make up the Internet's infrastructure are maintained by:
A) corporations.
B) government agencies.
C) universities.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Interoperability
4) Cyberspace is defined as:
A) the location where all the Internet servers are housed.
B) territory that isn't an actual physical space and that is accessible only with computers.
C) the collection of Internet service providers.
D) the overarching network of networks.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: How the Internet Works
5) I2 is an abbreviation for which of the following terms?
A) Internet2
B) Interoperability 2
C) Intermediate Internet
D) Two Internets
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Techtalk sidebar
6) SBC, Verizon, and AOL are examples of:
A) Internet service providers (ISPs).
B) Internet access points (IAPs).
C) Web portals.
D) Web access agents (WAAs).
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Internet Service Providers and Online Services
7) Which type of Internet connection provides the fastest access speed?
A) Satellite
B) DSL
C) Cable
D) FiOS
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Reference: Internet Service Providers and Online Services
8) An online service is a(n) ______organization that provides a proprietary network offering services to subscribers.
A) governmental
B) for-profit
C) non-profit
D) educational
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Internet Service Providers and Online Services
9) ISPs are responsible for:
A) providing 24-hour customer service.
B) providing and maintaining Internet connections.
C) protecting their sites from external threats and viruses.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Reference: Internet Service Providers and Online Services
10) The Internet is the ______whereas the Web is a(n) ______.
A) information resource; physical connection
B) collection of servers; network connections
C) physical connection; information resource
D) physical resources, URLs
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: The Internet and the Web: What's the Difference?
11) Who owns or controls the Internet and the Web?
A) The government
B) Educational institutions
C) Private organizations
D) No one
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Reference: The Internet and the Web: What's the Difference?
12) A ______is a location that is accessible from the Internet and makes Web pages available.
A) URL
B) Web site
C) Web page
D) Web browser
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: The Internet and the Web: What's the Difference?
13) A ______is a Web site document that contains media such as text, graphics, or sound.
A) URL
B) Web browser
C) Web page
D) Web site
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Reference: The Internet and the Web: What's the Difference?
14) The Web page that is viewed first when you enter a Web site at its top level is called a(n):
A) HTML page.
B) home page.
C) hypertext page.
D) welcome page.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: The Internet and the Web: What's the Difference?
15) Another name for a home page is a(n):
A) Web site.
B) index page.
C) hypertext page.
D) URL.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: The Internet and the Web: What's the Difference?
16) What is the common term for a link to a document that has disappeared?
A) Broken link
B) Defunct link
C) Obsolete link
D) Visited link
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: The Hypertext Concept
17) The Web's documents are created using special coding known as:
A) GML.
B) OOP.
C) HTML.
D) JAD.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: The Hypertext Concept
18) ______is a method of preparing and publishing text that will be read by a computer.
A) Desktop publishing
B) Hypertext
C) Encapsulating
D) Browsing
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: The Hypertext Concept
19) Hypertext works by using:
A) hyperlinks.
B) embedded commands.
C) objects.
D) hypermedia.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: The Hypertext Concept
20) In addition to being a hypertext system, the Web is a(n) ______system.
A) meta-linked
B) centralized repository
C) distributed hypermedia
D) active/passive link
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: The Hypertext Concept
21) The next generation of the Web is known as:
A) Web i2.
B) Web 2.0.
C) NextGen Web.
D) Web 3.0.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: The Hypertext Concept
22) Which of the following is NOT an example of a Web browser?
A) Microsoft Internet Explorer
B) Mozilla Firefox
C) Netscape Navigator
D) UIX
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Browsers and Web Servers
23) Which of the following is NOT a typical Web browser feature?
A) Navigation buttons
B) Taskbar
C) Address toolbar
D) Status bar
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Browsers and Web Servers
24) The first graphical Web browsers were developed in which year?
A) 1970
B) 1988
C) 1993
D) 2005
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Browsers and Web Servers
25) The first successful graphical Web browser was called:
A) Explorer.
B) Netscape.
C) Mosaic.
D) Mozilla.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Browsers and Web Servers
26) Browsers are meant to work with:
A) Word document pages.
B) Open-source pages.
C) Web pages.
D) None of the above.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Browsers and Web Servers
27) In newer browsers, if a Web site requires a plug-in to function:
A) a pop-up will appear indicating which plug-in is needed.
B) the user cannot proceed further.
C) the plug-in will automatically install behind the scenes.
D) the user will be asked to pay for the plug-in first.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Browsers and Web Servers
28) In a Web browser, the Refresh button is used to:
A) return to the home page.
B) exit from the browser.
C) obtain the latest content of the page being viewed.
D) go back to the page previously viewed.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Browsers and Web Servers
29) The Opera Web browser is known for its:
A) unusual name.
B) advanced cross-platform technology.
C) high-speed capabilities.
D) low cost.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Browsers and Web Servers
30) Mozilla Firefox uses the ______model.
A) Netscape
B) Explorer
C) Mosaic
D) open-source
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Browsers and Web Servers
31) What are the programs called that allow you to hear sounds or view videos in your browser?
A) Assistants
B) Plug-ins
C) Hyperlinks
D) Wizards
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Browsers and Web Servers
32) What is the capability to store previously visited Web page files and graphics on your computer called?
A) Caching
B) Phrase searching
C) Uploading
D) Saving
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Browsers and Web Servers
33) A(n) ______is a series of characters that specifically identifies an Internet resource's type and location.
A) WWW
B) URL
C) IPA
D) DNS
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
34) To locate a resource on the Web, you must know:
A) the owner of the server.
B) the physical network where the resource is located.
C) the indexes where the resource is listed.
D) how to find the Web server on which it resides.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
35) Every computer, server, or device connected to the Internet is assigned a(n) ______address.
A) home page
B) index
C) IP
D) location
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
36) An IP address consists of ______groups of numbers, separated by periods.
A) 4
B) 3
C) 5
D) 7
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
37) The ______is the Web site's address, and the ______identifies the Web server's location.
A) IP address; server address
B) server address; URL
C) IP address; URL
D) URL; IP address
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
38) A complete URL has four parts: protocol, ______, path, and resource name.
A) domain name
B) network id
C) IP address
D) server name
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
39) A complete URL has four parts: ______, domain name, path, and resource name.
A) high level server name
B) protocol
C) network id
D) None of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
40) A complete URL has four parts: protocol, domain name, ______, and resource name.
A) server name
B) index site
C) path
D) IP address
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
41) A complete URL has four parts: protocol, domain name, path, and ______.
A) directory
B) index page
C) home page
D) resource name
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
42) URL is an abbreviation for which of the following terms?
A) Unique Resource Label
B) Unified Record Label
C) Uniform Resource Locator
D) Unified Record Locator
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Addresses
43) Which of the following is an example of an Internet protocol?
A) URL
B) COM
C) HTML
D) HTTP
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
44) HTTP is best defined as a:
A) programming language used to write Internet-related application software.
B) markup language used to describe the format of Web pages.
C) standard for the exchange of information on the Web.
D) scripting language used to add dynamic content to Web pages.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Addresses
45) What is the domain name of the Web server in the fictitious URL given below?
A) http
B)
C) welcome
D) screen.htm
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
46) Which of the following is an example of a top-level domain name?
A) .edu
B) ftp
C) www.
D)
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
47) What is the name of the path that houses the Web page in the fictitious URL given below?
A) classroom/welcome.htm
B)
C) classroom
D) welcome.htm
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
48) In the fictitious URL given below, what is the most likely type of organization hosting the Web site?
A) A commercial business
B) An educational institution
C) An Internet service provider
D) A nonprofit organization
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
49) In a URL which of the following identifies the location of a document on the server?
A) Path
B) Locator
C) Domain
D) Director
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
50) Which of the following is NOT a top-level domain name?
A) .info
B) .com
C) .news
D) .mil
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Addresses
51) In addition to HTTP, most browsers can access information using:
A) FTP.
B) EDI.
C) B2B.
D) IP.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Addresses
52) FTP is an abbreviation for which of the following terms?
A) File transfer program
B) File transfer protocol
C) File tagging program
D) File transport program
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Addresses
53) When accessing Web pages, you can generally omit the ______designation because the browser assumes you are browsing hypertext pages.
A) //
B) http
C)
D) ftp://
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Addresses
54) A Web site's domain name correlates to the:
A) type of organization it belongs to.
B) network identifier.
C) path name.
D) Web server IP address.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Addresses
55) The domain name has ______parts.
A) two
B) three
C) several
D) unlimited
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Web Addresses
56) The ______name is the name of the group or institution hosting the site.
A) domain
B) host
C) server
D) group
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
57) The Domain Name System (DNS) functions like a ______for the Internet.
A) distributed database
B) registration process
C) phone book
D) master server
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
58) A process called ______enables individuals and organizations to register a domain name with a service organization.
A) domain registration process
B) Internet name registration
C) domain name indexing
D) domain name registration
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
59) The top-level domain .ca indicates that the hosting computer is located in:
A) Canada.
B) California.
C) Either A or B.
D) Neither A nor B.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
60) A ______is simply a file, such as an HTML file.
A) server
B) resource
C) directory
D) network
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
61) If no resource name is specified:
A) the browser will crash.
B) an error message will display.
C) the browser looks for a file named default or index.
D) the results are unpredictable.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Reference: Web Addresses
62) In most Web browsers, what is the shape of the pointer as it moves over a hyperlink on a Web page?
A) Arrowhead
B) Hand
C) Hourglass
D) I-beam
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Browsing the Web
63) Before you can surf the Web, you must:
A) connect to the Internet.
B) install browser software.
C) install browser software and connect to the Internet.
D) do nothing; your computer will walk you through the process.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Reference: Browsing the Web
64) Which of the following is NOT a way to access Web pages with a Web browser?
A) Clicking the Download button
B) Clicking a button on the Links toolbar
C) Selecting a URL from the status bar
D) Typing a URL into the Address bar
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Browsing the Web
65) What is the software called that goes about the Web gathering URLs and information on their associated pages?
A) Snail
B) Spider
C) Searcher
D) Seeker
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Techtalk sidebar
66) What is the process of transferring files from your computer to another computer called?
A) Uploading
B) Browsing
C) Internet relaying
D) Downloading
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Browsing the Web
67) You should exercise caution when downloading files of unknown origin due to the potential of:
A) inaccurate information.
B) hijacking of your computer.
C) piracy.
D) viruses.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Browsing the Web
68) To return to pages that you like quickly, you can save these pages as:
A) Favorites.
B) Bookmarks.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Reference: Browsing the Web
69) A wiki is a:
A) small version of Wikipedia.
B) small utility program.
C) dangerous computer virus.
D) simple Web page on which any visitor can post text or images.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Emerging Technologies
70) Businesses are interested in wikis because of their ______possibilities.
A) collaboration
B) coding
C) cost
D) virtual
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Emerging Technologies
71) The Internet equivalent of a journal is a:
A) Web directory.
B) blog.
C) Web diary.
D) FAQ.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Reference: Emerging Technologies
72) A(n) ______is useful for people who wish to receive information in audio or video format on their PC or MP3 player.
A) iTunes broadcast
B) blog
C) podcast
D) wiki
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Reference: Emerging Technologies
73) Which of the following is NOT an example of a Web search tool?
A) Ask
B) Google
C) Listmaker
D) Yahoo!
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Finding Information on the Web
74) How does a Web search service that offers a subject guide differ from a general-purpose search engine?
A) It will employ multiple commercial search engines to find the maximum set of Web pages related to the query.
B) It uses a wizard with a series of questions to help you refine your search.
C) It offers a smaller selection of quality pages related to a set of the more useful Web pages in a given category.
D) It searches every Web page currently available across the world and reports results only when an exhaustive search has been completed.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Reference: Finding Information on the Web
75) Which of the following is the most frequently used search engine?
A) Yahoo!
B) AOL
C) MSN
D) Google
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Reference: Using Search Engines
76) The leading search engines have indexed approximately ______of the existing Web pages?
A) 1/10
B) 1/4
C) 1/3
D) 1/2
Answer: B
Diff: 3
Reference: Using Search Engines
77) What is the term for a gateway that provides a structured guide to Internet material such as news, weather, sports, or e-mail?
A) Extranet
B) Network access point
C) Portal
D) Search engine
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Reference: Using Search Engines
78) Which of the following statements best describes the nature of pages found by using a search with the inclusion operator given below?
mountain+gorilla
A) Every page with the keyword "mountain" will be located.
B) Every page with the keyword "gorilla" will be located.
C) Any page with a reference to either the keywords "mountain" or keyword "gorilla" will be located.
D) Any page with a reference to both keywords "mountain" and "gorilla" will be located.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Using Search Techniques
79) Which combination of Web search terms and operators should be used to find pages related to iguana lizards that are not in classified ads?
A) lizard+iguana+classified
B) iguana lizard classified
C) lizard-iguana-classified
D) lizard+iguana-classified
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Using Search Techniques
80) Which wildcard character can be used as a substitute for any number of characters in a keyword?
A) !
B) +
C) ?
D) *
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Reference: Using Search Techniques
81) Which of the following is NOT a Boolean search operator?
A) IF
B) AND
C) OR
D) NOT
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Reference: Using Search Techniques
82) Which search condition will produce the minimal set of Web pages related to the Chicago Cubs sports team?
A) Chicago OR Cubs
B) Sports
C) "Chicago Cubs"
D) Cubs-animals
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Reference: Using Search Techniques
83) Which Boolean search operator is most similar in meaning to the inclusion operator?
A) AND
B) LIKE
C) NOT
D) OR
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Using Search Techniques
84) Which of the following statements might be evidence that a Web page may NOT contain accurate, unbiased information?
A) The author states his credentials and the university from which he received his degree.
B) The author cites her source for statistical data presented in the article.
C) The author presents opinions both for and against the issues in the article.
D) The author uses emotional language concerning the subject of the article.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Evaluating Information
85) Which of the following is NOT an authoritative online source?
A) EBSCOhost
B) Google Scholar
C) LexisNexis
D) None of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Reference: Using the Web for Schoolwork
86) The most popular Internet service is:
A) e-mail.
B) searching.
C) linking.
D) telephony.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: E-Mail: Staying in Touch
87) Which is NOT a benefit of email?
A) complex to set up
B) fast
C) inexpensive
D) easy to access
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Reference: Spam: Can It Be Stopped?
88) What percentage of e-mail messages is estimated to be spam?