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Technology In Action

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A type of Web site that allows users to change its content by adding - removing - or editing the content






2. An online game in which play occurs among hundreds or thousands of other players over the Internet in a persistent or ever-on game environment. In some games - players can interact with other players through trading - chatting - or playing cooperativ






3. The main or opening page of a Web site.






4. The main pathway of high-speed communications lines over which all Internet traffic flows.






5. Walmart.com is an example of this type of web site






6. A type of Web site that allows anyone visiting the site to change its content by adding - removing - or editing the content.






7. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.






8. A means by which people use the Internet to communicate and share information among their immediate friends - and meet and connect with others through common interests - experiences - and friends.






9. A method of communication - similar to a discussion group or forum - in which people create threads - or conversations. In a thread - a newsgroup member will post messages and read and reply to messages from other members of the newsgroup.






10. A device that enables users to have wireless Internet access with mobile devices such as PDAs and notebooks.






11. Software installed on a computer system that allows individuals to locate - view - and navigate the Web.






12. A plug-in that views and prints Portable Document Format files is __________.






13. An online game in which play occurs among hundreds or thousands of other players over the Internet in a persistent or ever-on game environment. In some games - players can interact with other players through trading - chatting - or playing cooperativ






14. The information after the slash indicates a particular file or path (or subdirectory) within the Web site.






15. Ebay is an example fo this type of web site






16. A clip of audio or video content that is broadcast over the Internet using compressed audio and video files such as MP3s and MP4s






17. Tools and Web-based services that emphasize online collaboration and sharing among users.






18. A clip of audio or video content that is broadcast over the Internet using compressed audio or video files in formats such as MP3.






19. To access the Internet - your computer is assigned a unique identification number called a(n) __________






20. A keyword or term that Internet users assign to a Web resource such as a Web page - digital image - or video.






21. Most browsers now offer tabbed browsing - which allows for convenient navigation.






22. A type of broadband Internet connection that uses a television's cable service provider to connect to the Internet.






23. A communication device that works to translate digital data into an analog signal and back again.






24. A part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL). Domain names consist of two parts: the site's host and a suffix that indicates the type of organization. (Example: popsci.com)






25. The suffix - often of three letters - in the domain name (such as .com or .edu) that indicates the kind of organization the host is.






26. A software program that goes out and grabs the latest update of Web material (usually podcasts) according to your specifications.






27. The main pathway used by data traffic on the Internet






28. A means of synchronous group communication used in discussion forums.






29. A protocol for sending data between computers on the Internet.






30. A bookmark that delivers updates to you as soon as they become available - using Really Simple Syndication (RSS).






31. A _____________ is a list of pages within a Web site that have been visited.






32. A small software program that 'plugs in' to a Web browser to enable a specific function






33. Technology that enables audio files to be fed to a browser continuously. This lets users avoid having to download an entire file before listening.






34. Plays animation and movies through Web browsers






35. E-commerce transactions between businesses.






36. A type of connection that uses telephone lines to connect to the Internet and that allows both phone and data transmissions to share the same line.






37. The average speed of DSL is __________ Mbps.






38. The three parts of a search engine?






39. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






40. A __________ is a structured outline of Web sites organized by topics and sub topics.






41. A connection to the Internet using a standard telephone line.






42. _________ broadband is primarily used in rural or mountain areas where other broadband service is unavailable.






43. A list that shows the hierarchy of previously viewed Web pages within the Web site that you are currently visiting. Shown at the top of some Web pages - it aids Web site navigation.






44. The part of the Internet used the most. What distinguishes the Web from the rest of the Internet are (1) its use of common communication protocols (such as Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - or TCP/IP) and special languages (such as th






45. A popular open source browser software






46. Which of the following is NOT an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client application? Trillion Pidgin Facebook XChat






47. (1) A specific word a user wishes to query (or look for) in an Internet search. (2) A specific word that has a predefined meaning in a particular programming language.






48. Anything that involves one or more forms of media plus text.






49. A software program that runs on a computer and is used to send and receive e-mail through the ISP's server.






50. The general rules of etiquette for Internet chat rooms and other online communication.