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Technology In Action

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






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






3. 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.






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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 -






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. A popular open source browser software






22. 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.






23. Is a wildcard or placeholder feature that is helpful when you need to search with unknown terms.






24. 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






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






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






27. Internet-based communication in which senders and recipients correspond.






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






37. E-commerce transactions between businesses and consumers.






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






39. Largest computer network in the world






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






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






42. E-commerce transactions between businesses.






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






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






45. Top-level domain is reserved for the military






46. A feature in some browsers that places a marker of a Web site's Uniform Resource Locator (URL) in an easily retrievable list. (Bookmarks are called Favorites in Microsoft Internet Explorer.)






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






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






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






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