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Technology In Action

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To access the Internet - your computer is assigned a unique identification number called a(n) __________






2. The average speed of DSL is __________ Mbps.






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






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






5. A program created by the U.S. government - the objective of which is to fund the research and development of cutting-edge networking technologies. Major goals of the program are the development of enhanced wireless technologies and increased network






6. Means by which people use the Internet to communicate and share information and meet and connect with others of common interest






7. A network of networks that is the largest network in the world - connecting millions of computers from more than one hundred countries.






8. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed Internet connection.






9. The first 'internet' was a U.S. government-funded 'internet working' project named __________.






10. 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.






11. A broadband connection has a transmission speed of __________.






12. A metasearch engine - such as Dogpile - searches other search engines rather than individual Web sites.






13. A location on the Web.






14. 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)






15. The process of conducting business online for purposes ranging from fund-raising to advertising to selling products.






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






17. Internet access that is enabled by transmitting data at the speed of light through glass or plastic fibers.






18. 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






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






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






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






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






23. A feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer that places a marker of a Web site's Uniform Resource Locator (URL) in an easily retrievable list in the browser's toolbar. (Called Bookmarks in some browsers.)






24. Technology that enables video files to be fed to a browser continuously. This lets users avoid having to download the entire file before viewing.






25. 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.






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






27. __________ is an XML-based format that facilitates the delivery of frequent content updates on Web pages.






28. A protocol used to upload and download files from one computer to another over the Internet.






29. Also known as tagging






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






31. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).






32. A way to connect to the Internet using a small satellite dish - which is placed outside the home and is connected to a computer with coaxial cable. The satellite company then sends the data to a satellite orbiting the Earth. The satellite - in turn -






33. A gaming environment in which thousands of participants interact in a virtual game world by assuming roles of fictitious characters.






34. 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






35. An XML-based format that allows frequent updates of content on the World Wide Web.






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






37. Devices that fit either into a USB port or a special slot on the side of a notebook.






38. A social networking service






39. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






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






41. A computer that hosts the Web site that is being requested






42. The broadcast of audio or video content over the Internet. Unlike a podcast - a webcast is not updated automatically.






43. The protocol that allows files to be transferred from a Web server so that you can see them on your computer by using a browser.






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






45. Largest computer network in the world






46. The portion of a domain name that identifies who maintains a given Web site. For example - berkeley.edu is the domain name for the University of California at Berkeley - which maintains that site.






47. Measurement of how fast data travels between computers






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






49. A program that enables users to communicate online in real time with others who are also online.






50. E-commerce transactions between consumers through online sites such as eBay.com.