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CIS 110 Chapter 11
Chapter 11 Internet and the WWW
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. A program that displays a list of ____, or Web page names, that contain the search text. | hits |
| 2. A(n) ____ is a program that finds Web sites and Web pages. | search engine |
| 3. Many pages use a program, called a(n) ____, to build and maintain lists of words found on Web sites. | spider |
| 4. To find a Web page, the user of a resource would simply enter a word or phrase, called ____, in the search engine’s text box | keyword |
| 5. A Web ____ is a collection of related Web pages and associated items, such as documents and pictures, stored on a Web server | site |
| 6. A ____ allows users to publish short messages, usually between 100 and 200 characters, for others to read | thread |
| 7. A ____ is a message that reveals a solution to a game or ending to a movie or program. | spoiler |
| 8. A cable ____ allows access to high-speed Internet services through the cable television network. | modem |
| 9. A chat ____ is a location on an Internet server that permits users to chat with each other. | room |
| 10. A computer that stores and distributes newsgroup messages is called a ____. | news server |
| 11. A customer (consumer) visits an online business through an electronic ____, which contains product descriptions, graphics, and a shopping cart | storefront |
| 12. A newsreader enables users to access a newsgroup to read previously entered messages, called ____. | articles |
| 13. A popular Web-based type of discussion group that does not require a newsreader is a(n) ____. | message board |
| 14. A satellite Internet service ____. | is a high-speed internet connection |
| 15. A satellite ____ communicates with a satellite dish to provide high-speed Internet connections via satellite | modem |
| 16. A(n) ____ allows the customer visiting an electronic storefront to collect purchases. | shopping cart |
| 17. A(n) ____ is a Web site that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location | portal |
| 18. A(n) ____ is a computer program that can damage files and the operating system. | virus |
| 19. A(n) ____ is a digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photograph | graphic |
| 20. A(n) ____ is a group of e-mail names and addresses given a single name. | mailing list |
| 21. A(n) ____ is a program that extends the capability of a browser. | plug-in |
| 22. A(n) ____ is a real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer. | chat |
| 23. A(n) ____ is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet and/or numbers, that identifies a specific user. | user name |
| 24. A(n) ____ is an online area in which users have written discussions about a particular subject. | newsgroup |
| 25. A(n) ____ is application software that allows users to access and view Web pages. | browser |
| 26. A(n) ____ is recorded audio, usually an MP3 file, stored on a Web site that can be downloaded to a computer or a portable digital audio player such as an iPod. | podcast |
| 27. A(n) ____ program is used to create, send, receive, forward, store, print, and delete e-mail messages. | |
| 28. A(n) ____ provider is a business that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet for free or for a fee. | access |
| 29. According to netiquette, Internet users should assume the use of all capital letters is the same as __ | shouting. |
| 30. Although it is an inexpensive way for users to connect to the Internet, ____ is slower-speed technology. | dial-up |
| 31. An FTP ____ is a computer that allows users to upload and/or download files using FTP. | server |
| 32. An e-mail ____ is a combination of user name and domain name that identifies a user so he or she can receive Internet e-mail. | address |
| 33. Each electronic document on the Web is called a Web ____, which can contain text, graphics, audio (sound), and video. | page |
| 34. FTP sites can be ____, whereby anyone can transfer some, if not all, available files. | anonymous |
| 35. Fixed wireless Internet connections use an ___________ to communicate with a tower using high-speed radio signals. | antenna |
| 36. For ____ to work, both parties must be online at the same time, and the receiver of a message must be willing to accept messages. | instant messaging |
| 37. In a newsgroup, a ____ consists of the original article and all subsequent related replies. | thread |
| 38. Internet-enabled mobile devices such as smart phones use a special type of browser, called a(n) ____, which is designed for their small screens and limited computing power. | microbrowser |
| 39. Most e-commerce actually takes place between businesses, which is called ____. | business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce |
| 40. Most e-mail programs allow users to create a(n) ____, which contains a list of names and e-mail addresses. | address book |
| 41. On a Web page, a(n) ____ is a small version of a larger graphic. | thumbnail |
| 42. Podcasters register their podcasts with ____. | content aggregators |
| 43. The Internet has its roots in ____, a network that became functional in 1969, linking scientific and academic researchers across the United States. | Arpanet |
| 44. The Internet has its roots in a networking project started by the Pentagon’s ____, an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. | ARPA |
| 45. The ____ consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents. | Web |
| 46. The ____ defines a popular video compression standard. | Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) |
| 47. The ____ format reduces an audio file to about one-tenth of its original size, while preserving much of the original quality of the sound. | MP3 |
| 48. The ____ is a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. | Internet |
| 49. The components of a domain name are separated by ____. | periods. |
| 50. The term ____ refers to any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality. | multimedia |
| 51. To listen to an audio file on a computer, a user needs special software called a(n) ____. | player |
| 52. To start a chat session, a user connects to a chat server through a program called a chat ____. | client |
| 53. Today, ____ is a primary communications method for both personal and business use. | |
| 54. Until 1995, NSFnet handled the bulk of communications activity, or ____, on the Internet. | traffic |
| 55. Use ____, such as :) or :( , to express emotion in an e-mail message or newsgroup article. | emotiocons |
| 56. _______ is also called Internet telephony. | VoIP |
| 57. Web ____ is the development and maintenance of Web pages. | publishing |
| 58. ____ are two of the more widely accessed Internet services. | the World Wide Web and e-mail |
| 59. ____ consists of full-motion images that are played back at various speeds. | video |
| 60. ___ enables users to speak to other users over the Internet. | VOIp |
| 61. ____ high-speed Internet connections use an antenna on a house or business to communicate with a tower location via radio signals | fixed wireless |
| 62. ____ includes music, speech, or any other sound. | audio |
| 63. ____ is a business transaction that occurs over an electronic network such as the Internet. | e-commerce |
| 64. ____ is a communications technology used by some outgoing mail servers. | SMTP (simple mail transfer protocol) |
| 65. ____ is a real-time Internet communications service that notifies users when one or more people are online and then allows them to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room. | IM (instant messaging) |
| 66. ____ is a technology that provides high-speed Internet connection using regular copper telephone lines. | DSL or digital subscriber line |
| 67. ____ is an Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading with other computers on the Internet. | FTP |
| 68. ____ is an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup article sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once. | Spam |
| 69. ____ is the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet | that is, it is the conduct expected of individuals while online. |
| 70. ____ is the latest version of a communications technology used by some incoming mail servers. | POP3 |
| 71. ____ is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting. | streaming |
| 72. ____ is the process of transferring documents, graphics, and other objects from a computer to a server on the Internet. | Uploading |
| 73. ____ is the transmission of messages and files via a computer network | |
| 74. ____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as three-dimensional (3-D) space. | Virtual Reality or VR |
| 75. ____ means that the people who are conversing on a computer are online at the same time. | real-time |
| 76. ____ occurs when one consumer sells directly to another consumer, such as in an online auction. | Consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce |
| 77. ____ oversees research related to the Internet. | World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) |
| 78. ____ sets standards and guidelines for many areas of the Internet. | W3C |
| 79. ____ takes place when the modem in a computer uses a standard telephone line to connect to the Internet. | dial-up access |
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