Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about public Wi-Fi hot spot safety?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid accessing financial information.
B)   Sign out of websites.
C)   Always keep your wireless connection on.
D)    Do not leave your computer unattended.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

GPS stands for global positioning system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe the purpose of a search engine. Name popular search engines. List items you typically can search for using a search engine.

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Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A host in a network performs which of the following tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ensures satellite communications are functional
B)   Exclusively monitors wireless networks to search for data transmission errors
C)   Routes transmissions over a network to guarantee data reaches its intended destination
D)   Provides services and connections to other computers on the networkE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Using a subject directory, you locate a particular topic by clicking links through different levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

http://www.nps.gov is an example of a URL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT An organization to which you belong is joining the W3C. What is the mission of the work you will undertake as a member?

Accepted Answer

A)   To ensure the continued growth of the web
B)   To promote Internet2 ventures
C)   To devise technology for connecting to the Internet
D)   To expand mobile broadband accessE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What is the purpose of a TLD?

Accepted Answer

A)   To identify the type of organization associated with the domain
B)   To monitor Internet traffic to ensure high speed performance
C)   To approve and control the assignment of domain names
D)   To provide Internet access to rural areasE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

If you are viewing a webpage with customized or regenerated content, such as updated stock quotes, what type of webpage are you viewing?

Accepted Answer

A)   static
B)   dynamic
C)   transformative
D)   animatedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

DSL and FTTP are examples of wired ______ Internet service technologies.

Accepted Answer

A)   fidelity
B)   broadband
C)   analog
D)   satelliteE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Explain what an IM is, and what the technology shown in the accompanying figure is.

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Question 12

Critics say that the Anticybersquatting  Consumer Protection Act prohibits free speech and free market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A gigabyte is equal to approximately a million characters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for a browser that will run on your computer, which uses the Linux operating system. Which of the following is an option for you?

Accepted Answer

A)   Internet Explorer
B)   Chrome
C)   Firefox
D)   SafariE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

A content aggregation website allows users to collect and compile content from a variety of websites about a particular topic or theme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n) ______ is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles, or posts, in a diary or journal format.

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The answer of A(n) ______ is an informal website consisting...

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes e-commerce?

Accepted Answer

A)   A customer (consumer)  experience requiring the Internet, cash, a shopping cart, and videos
B)   A business transaction that occurs over an electronic network such as the Internet
C)   The sale of electronic goods and services that enable an Internet connection
D)   A transaction between two businesses that are bartering and auctioning goods and services via secure telephonic connectionsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

A website's ______ page provides information about its purpose and content.

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The answer of A website's ______ page provides information about...

Question 19

The major carriers of network traffic are known collectively as the Internet ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   bandwidth
B)   highway
C)   backbone
D)   conductorsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Discuss what a broadband connection is, how it differs from a dial-up connection, and review the types of broadband connections.

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Exam 2: Connecting and Communicating Online

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for a browser that will run on your computer, which uses the Linux operating system. Which of the following is an option for you?

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DSL and FTTP are examples of wired ______ Internet service technologies.

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http://www.nps.gov is an example of a URL.

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Using a subject directory, you locate a particular topic by clicking links through different levels.

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A(n) ______ is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles, or posts, in a diary or journal format.

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A website's ______ page provides information about its purpose and content.

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Explain what an IM is, and what the technology shown in the accompanying figure is.

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A gigabyte is equal to approximately a million characters.

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Describe the purpose of a search engine. Name popular search engines. List items you typically can search for using a search engine.

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Discuss what a broadband connection is, how it differs from a dial-up connection, and review the types of broadband connections.

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A host in a network performs which of the following tasks?

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What is the purpose of a TLD?

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A content aggregation website allows users to collect and compile content from a variety of websites about a particular topic or theme.

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GPS stands for global positioning system.

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Which of the following is NOT true about public Wi-Fi hot spot safety?

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If you are viewing a webpage with customized or regenerated content, such as updated stock quotes, what type of webpage are you viewing?

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The major carriers of network traffic are known collectively as the Internet ______.

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Critics say that the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act prohibits free speech and free market.

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