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CIS110InternetNEW
2014 FALL
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A _________ is able to identify an IP address based on a domain name. | DNS server |
| A lower ______ means slower data transmission rates . | bandwidth |
| A search engine displays a ______ in response to a search for a search text. | hit list |
| A _____________ is also called a web address. | Uniform Resource Locator |
| ________ requires that both parties be online at the same time, and the receiver of a message be willing to accept messages. | Instant messaging |
| In order to view information from the World Wide Web, you need to have a ________. | browser |
| A ____________ is used to access the internet from places public places like internet cafes. | hotspot |
| A _________ is the url that one would type in when trying to access a web page. | domain name |
| The goal of ________ was to build a network that allowed scientists at different physical locations to share information and work together on military and scientific projects. | ARPANET |
| e-commerce term that describes commerce between businesses. | busines-to-business |
| Major carriers of Internet network traffic are known collectively as the ____________. | internet backbone |
| _________ is the descriptor for a filter that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious websites. | phishing |
| Users can modify posts in a _____ but they cannot modify posts made by a blogger. | wiki |
| The ________ uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet. | ip address |
| Satellite modem communicates with a ________ to provide high-speed Internet connections via satellite? | satellite disk |
| The _______ consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents. | web |
| Images displayed in motion are referred to as ___________. | video |
| _______ FTP sites are sites in which a user can transfer some, if not all, available files. | anonymous |
| DSL, Wi-Fi, and fixed wireless are types of ________ internet connections. | broadband |
| __________ files include music, speech, or any other sound. | audio |
| A website is a collection of related webpages and associated items, such as documents and pictures, stored on a __________. | web server |
| A ___________ is a digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photo. | graphic |
| ___________ is a group of email names and addresses used for mass distribution of a message. | email list |
| ___________ is a program that extends the capability of a browser. | plug in |
| ___________ is a program that extends the capability of a browser. | Search engine |
| ________ is a small version of a larger graphic on a webpage. | thumbnail |
| ____________ is a website that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location. | portal |
| ______________ is special software that a user needs in order to listen to an audio file on a computer. | media player |
| __________ 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 |
| _____________ is the process of transferring files from a computer to a server on the Internet? | Uploading |
| _______________ refers to any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality. | multimedia |
| ____________ makes it possible for your smartphone to share its Internet access wirelessly with your friend’s device | tethering |
| A ____________ is a company that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet for a small fee | access provider |