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This activity contains 43 questions.

The term Internet backbone refers to:

the main pathway used by all data traffic on the Internet.a set of numbers comprising an Internet address.the software that operates a Web server.the hardware components required for accessing the Web.

A ____________ is a clip of audio or video content that is broadcast over the Internet using compressed audio files such as MP3s.

podcastwikiwebcastweblog

The broadband connection option that makes use of coaxial cable for transmitting data is:

DSL.dial-up.satellite.cable.

Which Web browser has the ability to preserve your surf sessions?

OperaNavigatorLynxCamino

A search engine finds new Web sites by using a special type of program to travel along Web links from page to page. This program is called a(n):

hyperlink.spider.indexer.meta search.

In terms of Internet content, copyright law assumes that:

all Internet content is free for anyone to use for personal or economic gain.only items marked with the symbol © are to be considered copyrighted material.it is okay to use copyrighted material for economic gain as long as proper attribution is given to the author.all original work located on the Internet is to be considered copyrighted.

The relatively new scam that attempts to trick you into giving away confidential information through the use of official-looking e-mails and phony Web sites is known as:

phishing.hoaxes.spam.pop-ups.

Omaha Paper Company, which distributes paper products to other companies, is an example of:

B2B e-commerce.C2B e-commerce.B2C e-commerce.C2C e-commerce.

When performing an Internet search, you can use special symbols to find words that include a desired root with different endings. These symbols are called:

operators.Booleans.crawlers.wildcards.

In the URL http://www.prenhall.com/techinaction, the protocol is:

http.www.prenhall.com./techinaction.www.

ARPANET was developed to:

ensure the safety of military communications and improve communication between computers.manage the assignment of IP addresses and domain names.ensure the commercial success of the World Wide Web.monitor traffic on the Internet backbone and improve throughput speeds.

Which of the following is an Internet Service Provider?

MozillaEudoraInternet ExplorerEarthlink

Often used to personalize a Web site and make return visits more efficient, a ____________ is installed on your computer by the Web server.

history listcookiebookmarkbreadcrumb list

The technology that allows a music file to be listened to while it is being downloaded from a Web site to your browser, without waiting for the download to finish, is called:

MIDI.MP3.PCMCIA.streaming audio.

The type of Internet-based communication that allows you to hold a private conversation with someone else who is online at the same time as you is a(n):

e-mail.instant message.weblog.newsgroup.

The type of transmission medium used for connecting a DSL modem to the Internet is:

coaxial cable.dedicated CO.twisted-pair.radio waves.

The current top-level domain set aside only for use by individuals is:

.org..edu..name..pro.

The type of transmission medium used for connecting a DSL modem to the Internet is:

fiber optic cable.coaxial cable.twisted-pair wiring.radio waves.

The unique number assigned to computers connected to the Internet is called a(n):

IP address.ISP.URL.OSP.

The second part of a search engine, the program that organizes the data into a large database, is called:

a spider.a crawler.a bot.an indexer.

	The same people who invented the Internet invented the Web.
	The same people who invented the Internet invented the Web.
	True False

	When you use a Web browser, your computer is acting as a client, not a server computer.

	True False

	An IP address is composed of a protocol and domain name.
	An IP address is composed of a protocol and domain name.
	True False

	Yahoo! is an example of a subject directory and keyword search engine with portal content.

	True False

	In a chat room, scrolling is posting the same text repeatedly with the intent to disrupt the chat.

	True False

	The Internet2 is being explored as a means of providing more bandwidth and extremely high-speed communications.

	True False

	The Internet evolved from a U.S. military project.
	The Internet evolved from a U.S. military project.
	True False

	The Internet is NOT an example of a client/server network.
	The Internet is NOT an example of a client/server network.
	True False

	Throughput is the measurement of how fast data travels between computers.

	True False

	Anyone with a phone line has access to DSL.
	Anyone with a phone line has access to DSL.
	True False

	If you have cable TV in your home, cable Internet service is available in your area

	True False

	Satellite is the fastest residential Internet connection option.

	True False

	A wiki is a type of Web site that allows anyone visiting the site to change its content by adding, removing, or editing the content.

	True False

	Lynx is a text-only browser.
	Lynx is a text-only browser.
	True False

	HTTP is used to upload and download files from one computer to another.

	True False

	A meta search engine searches other search engines rather than individual Web sites.

	True False

	The AND operator expands a keyword search so that the search results include either or both keywords.

	True False

	Weblogs are personal logs, or journal entries, that are posted on the Web.

	True False

	Plug-ins can present security risks.
	Plug-ins can present security risks.
	True False

	Newsgroups are private, whereas listservs are public.
	Newsgroups are private, whereas listservs are public.
	True False

Match each description of an Internet connection option to its appropriate name.

A matching question presents 5 answer choices and 5 items. The answer choices are lettered A through E. The items are numbered 41.1 through 41.5. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.

	high-speed connection in which transmission occurs primarily via radio waves
	low-speed, inexpensive Internet connection
	high-speed connection in which transmission occurs primarily on coaxial cable
	high-speed telephone connection in which download is considerably faster than upload
	high-speed telephone connection in which download and upload are the same speeds

41.1 ADSL
41.2 SDSL
41.3 cable
41.4 satellite
41.5 dial-up

Match each top-level domain name with its authorized users.

A matching question presents 6 answer choices and 6 items. The answer choices are lettered A through F. The items are numbered 42.1 through 42.6. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.

	cooperative associations
	United States military
	United States government
	United States country code
	can be used by anyone
	businesses

42.1 .biz
42.2 .mil
42.3 .gov
42.4 .us
42.5 .coop
42.6 .com

Match each search engine word with its appropriate name.

A matching question presents 6 answer choices and 6 items. The answer choices are lettered A through F. The items are numbered 43.1 through 43.6. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.

	sites that match your search
	Boolean operator that expands a search
	part of a search engine that organizes data
	Boolean operator that narrows a search
	structured outline of Web sites organized by topics and subtopics
	part of a search engine that constantly collects data

43.1 AND
43.2 OR
43.3 subject directory
43.4 spider
43.5 indexer
43.6 hit

The Submit Answers for Grading feature requires scripting to function. Your browser either does not support scripting or you have turned scripting off.

So, the Submit Answers for Grading button below will not work.

The following Submit Answers for Grading button is provided in its place and will clear your answers:
The Clear Answers and Start Over feature requires scripting to function. Your browser either does not support scripting or you have turned scripting off.

So, the Clear Answers and Start Over button below will not work.

The following Clear Answers button is provided in its place and will clear your answers:

Your browser either does not support scripting or you have turned scripting off. Because of this, the answer choices will NOT appear in a different order each time the page is loaded, though that is mentioned below. Note that you do not need this feature to use this site.

Answer choices in this exercise appear in a different order each time the page is loaded.

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The term Internet backbone refers to:

A ____________ is a clip of audio or video content that is broadcast over the Internet using compressed audio files such as MP3s.

The broadband connection option that makes use of coaxial cable for transmitting data is:

Which Web browser has the ability to preserve your surf sessions?

A search engine finds new Web sites by using a special type of program to travel along Web links from page to page. This program is called a(n):

In terms of Internet content, copyright law assumes that:

The relatively new scam that attempts to trick you into giving away confidential information through the use of official-looking e-mails and phony Web sites is known as:

Omaha Paper Company, which distributes paper products to other companies, is an example of:

When performing an Internet search, you can use special symbols to find words that include a desired root with different endings. These symbols are called:

In the URL http://www.prenhall.com/techinaction, the protocol is:

ARPANET was developed to:

Which of the following is an Internet Service Provider?

Often used to personalize a Web site and make return visits more efficient, a ____________ is installed on your computer by the Web server.

The technology that allows a music file to be listened to while it is being downloaded from a Web site to your browser, without waiting for the download to finish, is called:

The type of Internet-based communication that allows you to hold a private conversation with someone else who is online at the same time as you is a(n):

The type of transmission medium used for connecting a DSL modem to the Internet is:

The current top-level domain set aside only for use by individuals is:

The type of transmission medium used for connecting a DSL modem to the Internet is:

The unique number assigned to computers connected to the Internet is called a(n):

The second part of a search engine, the program that organizes the data into a large database, is called:

The same people who invented the Internet invented the Web.

When you use a Web browser, your computer is acting as a client, not a server computer.

An IP address is composed of a protocol and domain name.

Yahoo! is an example of a subject directory and keyword search engine with portal content.

In a chat room, scrolling is posting the same text repeatedly with the intent to disrupt the chat.

The Internet2 is being explored as a means of providing more bandwidth and extremely high-speed communications.

The Internet evolved from a U.S. military project.

The Internet is NOT an example of a client/server network.

Throughput is the measurement of how fast data travels between computers.

Anyone with a phone line has access to DSL.

If you have cable TV in your home, cable Internet service is available in your area

Satellite is the fastest residential Internet connection option.

A wiki is a type of Web site that allows anyone visiting the site to change its content by adding, removing, or editing the content.

Lynx is a text-only browser.

HTTP is used to upload and download files from one computer to another.

A meta search engine searches other search engines rather than individual Web sites.

The AND operator expands a keyword search so that the search results include either or both keywords.

Weblogs are personal logs, or journal entries, that are posted on the Web.

Plug-ins can present security risks.

Newsgroups are private, whereas listservs are public.

Match each description of an Internet connection option to its appropriate name.

Match each top-level domain name with its authorized users.

Match each search engine word with its appropriate name.