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






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






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. 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






6. 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.






7. E-commerce transactions between businesses and consumers.






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






9. 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.)






10. Largest computer network in the world






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






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






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






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






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






16. The average speed of DSL is __________ Mbps.






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






18. 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.






19. The maximum speed of DSL is __________ Mbps.






20. Measurement of how fast data travels between computers






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






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






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






24. A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.






25. E-commerce transactions between businesses.






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






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






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






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






30. The 's' at the end of https






31. 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 -






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






39. 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






40. 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.)






41. 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






42. A social networking service






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






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






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






48. Plays animation and movies through Web browsers






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






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