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Technology In Action

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. The broadcast of audio or video content over the Internet. Unlike a podcast - a webcast is not updated automatically.






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






3. Plays animation and movies through Web browsers






4. 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.)






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






10. 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.






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






12. The suffix - often of three letters - in the domain name (such as .com or .edu) that indicates the kind of organization the host is.






13. Also known as tagging






14. 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






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






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






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






18. 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






19. The 's' at the end of https






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. (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.






25. A social networking service






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






32. The three parts of a search engine?






33. Anything that involves one or more forms of media plus text.






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






36. 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.






37. E-commerce transactions between businesses.






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






39. 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.)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. E-commerce transactions between businesses and consumers.






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







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