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This activity contains 44 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 of the following is NOT one of the common browsers in use today?

Internet Explorer FirefoxRealPlayerSafari

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):

spider.indexer.meta searcher.hyperlink.

In terms of Internet content, copyright law assumes that:

all Internet content is free for anyone to use.only items marked with the © symbol are considered copyrighted.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.

Which of the following is NOT listed in the chapter as an example of e-commerce?

C2B e-commerceC2C e-commerceB2C e-commerceB2B 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.

Which of the following will NOT be true of the Internet of the future?

The Internet will offer increased services.The Internet will offer more accessibility.Users will be less dependent on the Internet.The Internet will use more bandwidth.

Which of the following is NOT a standard indication of a safeguard when completing online transactions?

A closed padlock icon shows up in the browser status bar.A key appears on the Web site.The VeriSign seal is displayed.https is displayed in the URL.

Which of the following is an Internet service provider?

WindowsInternet ExplorerEarthlinkMozilla

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.

Which is the correct definition for plagiarism?

Using quotation marks around words you borrow directly.Crediting all information you obtain from the Internet, including words, ideas, graphics, data, and audio.Using another person's material for your own personal economic benefit.Using someone else's ideas or words and representing them as your own.

To quickly find information on the Web and narrow down the quantity of results to something more useful, there are two main tools you can use:

bookmarks and Favorites.domains and browsers.hyperlinks and DSL.search engines and subject directories.

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

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

How is a computer identified so that data sent over the Internet gets sent to the correct computer?

through its OSP addressthrough its IP addressthrough its ISP addressthrough Boolean operators

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.

	True False

	By November 2006, over 100 trillion Web sites were online.
	By November 2006, over 100 trillion Web sites were online.
	True False

	Satellite Internet is about 10 times faster than dial-up.
	Satellite Internet is about 10 times faster than dial-up.
	True False

	Copyright violation is more serious than plagiarism because it is punishable by law.

	True False

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

	True False

	A newer feature in some browsers is tabbed browsing, which allows you to flip between tabs in one window.

	True False

	The Internet is an example of a client/server network.
	The Internet is an example of a client/server network.
	True False

	When you're using the Internet for research, you can assume that everything you find is accurate.

	True False

	One factor to consider in choosing the right Internet connection is speed.

	True False

	Fiber optic Internet transmits data by sending light through optical fibers.

	True False

	Hyperlinks allow you to jump from place to place on the Internet by clicking on specially formatted pieces of text.

	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

	DSL is a broadband connection that uses coaxial cable to connect to the Internet.

	True False

	A new Web development allows you to put your bookmarks on the Web so that they are available to you anywhere and on any computer.

	True False

	Firefox 2 and Internet Explorer 7 have phishing filters built in, so each time you access a Web site, the phishing filter checks for spam.

	True False

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

	True False

	Safari is the default browser for Macs.
	Safari is the default browser for Macs.
	True False

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

	Fiber-optic lines are arranged in bundles called optical cables and are used to transmit data via radio signals over long distances.

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

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

Match each term with the correct definition.

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.

	least costly method of connecting to the Internet
	connects to the Internet using a cable television provider
	uses a dish that is placed outside your home and connects to your computer with coaxial cable
	connects to the Internet using a telephone line
	transmits data at 30 megabits a second
	includes DSL, cable, satellite

42.1 broadband connections
42.2 DSL
42.3 cable
42.4 FiOS
42.5 satellite
42.6 dial-up

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.

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

Match each search description 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 44.1 through 44.6. 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.

	programs that are downloaded on your computer when you install other software, such as freeware
	helps filter traffic entering your PC
	small text files that some sites store on your hard drive
	lures Internet users into revealing personal information that could lead to identity theft.
	unwanted or junk email
	programs that transmit information about you, such as your Internet surfing habits

44.1 SPAM
44.2 cookies
44.3 firewall
44.4 adware
44.5 spyware
44.6 phishing

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 of the following is NOT one of the common browsers in use today?

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:

Which of the following is NOT listed in the chapter as an example of 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:

Which of the following will NOT be true of the Internet of the future?

Which of the following is NOT a standard indication of a safeguard when completing online transactions?

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):

Which is the correct definition for plagiarism?

To quickly find information on the Web and narrow down the quantity of results to something more useful, there are two main tools you can use:

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

How is a computer identified so that data sent over the Internet gets sent to the correct computer?

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.

By November 2006, over 100 trillion Web sites were online.

Satellite Internet is about 10 times faster than dial-up.

Copyright violation is more serious than plagiarism because it is punishable by law.

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

A newer feature in some browsers is tabbed browsing, which allows you to flip between tabs in one window.

The Internet is an example of a client/server network.

When you're using the Internet for research, you can assume that everything you find is accurate.

One factor to consider in choosing the right Internet connection is speed.

Fiber optic Internet transmits data by sending light through optical fibers.

Hyperlinks allow you to jump from place to place on the Internet by clicking on specially formatted pieces of text.

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.

DSL is a broadband connection that uses coaxial cable to connect to the Internet.

A new Web development allows you to put your bookmarks on the Web so that they are available to you anywhere and on any computer.

Firefox 2 and Internet Explorer 7 have phishing filters built in, so each time you access a Web site, the phishing filter checks for spam.

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

Safari is the default browser for Macs.

Plug-ins can present security risks.

Fiber-optic lines are arranged in bundles called optical cables and are used to transmit data via radio signals over long distances.

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

Match each term with the correct definition.

Match each search engine word with its appropriate name.

Match each search description with its appropriate name.