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Technology In Action

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.)






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






3. A personal journal that uses video as the primary content - and the most popular of these is YouTube






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






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






6. A structured outline of Web sites organized by topics and subtopics.






7. 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.






8. An area on the Web where people come together to communicate online. The conversations are in real time and are visible to everyone in the chat room.






9. Software that enables a user to display and interact with text and other media on the Web






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






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






12. The maximum speed of DSL is __________ Mbps.






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






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






15. It can actually be safer to use your credit card online than in a traditional retail store because it eliminates the human factor from the equation. True or False






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. The average speed of DSL is __________ Mbps.






22. E-mail communications are private. True or False.






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






24. 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






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






26. All the following are parts of a URL EXCEPT __________. hyperlink; protocol; domain name; path






27. 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






28. A type of specially coded text that - when clicked - enables a user to jump from one location - or Web page - to another within a Web site or to another Web site altogether.






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






30. (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.






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






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






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






34. A personal online journal that uses video as the primary content in addition to text - images - and audio.






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






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






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






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






39. Largest computer network in the world






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






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






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






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






44. E-commerce transactions between businesses and consumers.






45. 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






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






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






48. 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






49. Software programs that access your Internet service provider - which acts like an electronic post office






50. A type of Web site that allows users to change its content by adding - removing - or editing the content