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Technology In Action

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A high-speed Internet connection such as cable - satellite - or digital subscriber line (DSL).






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The three parts of a search engine?






17. A popular open source browser software






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






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






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






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






22. A social networking service






23. 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






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. A location on the Web.






26. Top-level domain is reserved for the military






27. 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.






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






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






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






31. A set of programs that searches the Web for specific words (or keywords) you wish to query (or look for) and then returns a list of the Web sites on which those keywords are found.






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






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






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






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






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






37. Plays animation and movies through Web browsers






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






39. 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.






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






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






42. The maximum speed of DSL is __________ Mbps.






43. Also known as tagging






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






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






46. Largest computer network in the world






47. 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 -






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






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






50. 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.