Computer Concepts and Terms - Internet

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  1. The Internet is
  2. Your answer:
    a. millions of computers networked together
    b. available only to those using AOL
    c. the same as the World Wide Web
    d. all of the above
    e. none of the above


  3. Which of the following are types of browsers?
  4. Your answer:
    a. Ultrakey
    b. Microsoft PowerPoint
    c. Netscape Navigator
    d. all of the above
    e. none of the above


  5. Which of the following are legitimate URLs?
  6. Your answer:
    a. http:/drake.marin.k12.ca.us
    b. http://drake.marin.k12.ca.us
    c. ftp://drake.marin.k12.ca.us
    d. a and c only
    e. b and c only


  7. If you tried to go to a web page and got a message that you did not have the correct plug-in for the page, what does that mean?
  8. Your answer:
    a. You need to install an additional piece of software to view the file
    b. You need to buy new hardware to plug in to your computer
    c. A peripheral for your computer is not plugged in.
    d. All of the above
    e. None of the above


  9. Which of the following are important when verifying the accuracy of information on the Internet?
  10. Your answer:
    a. Does the author have expertise in the field?
    b. Are there other independent web sites with the same information?
    c. Is the web page biased in some way?
    d. all of the above
    e. none of the above


  11. Boolean searches
  12. Your answer:
    a. use the terms "and," "or," and "not."
    b. help provide better results when searching.
    c. often speed up the process of finding what you are looking for.
    d. all of the above
    e. none of the above


  13. When referencing information found online which of the following is/are NOT needed?
  14. Your answer:
    a. the author's name
    b. the URL
    c. the date you accessed the information
    d. all of the above
    e. none of above


  15. Which of the following is the fastest connection to the Internet?
  16. Your answer:
    a. ISDN
    b. analog (phone) modem
    c. cable modem
    d. DSL
    e. T3


  17. Which of the following is the slowest connection to the Internet?
  18. Your answer:
    a. ISDN
    b. analog (phone) modem
    c. cable modem
    d. DSL
    e. T3


  19. Email allows you to
  20. Your answer:
    a. send files along with your messages
    b. talk "live" with another user
    c. send the same message to more than one user
    d. a and b only
    e. a and c only


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