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Technology In Action

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. 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 -






2. 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.






3. 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






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






5. Plays animation and movies through Web browsers






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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






12. E-commerce transactions between businesses.






13. 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.






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






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






16. (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.






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






18. A high-speed Internet connection such as cable - satellite - or digital subscriber line (DSL).






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. The three parts of a search engine?






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






25. 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






26. Seeing the VeriSign seal is a guarantee that a Web site is secure. True or False






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






35. A weblog is a personal log or journal posted on the web.






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






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






38. A popular open source browser software






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. A device that converts (modulates) the digital signals the computer understands to analog signals that can travel over phone lines. The computer on the other end also must have a modem to translate (demodulate) the received analog signal back to a di






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






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






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






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






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