Chapter 002 The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce
Multiple Choice Questions
1.Launched in 1969 as a U.S funded project that developed a national computer network, the Internet was initially called ______.
A.World Wide Web
B.Intranet
C.NSFNet
D.ARPANET
2.The Web was introduced in 1991 at
A.National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
B.Center for European Nuclear Research (CERN).
C.Research Center for Nuclear Physics (RCNP).
D.National Science Foundation (NSF).
3.The Internet is a(an) _____.
A.actual network
B.virtual network
C.multimedia interface
D.domain name
4.This enabled graphics, animation, sound, and video to be added to the Internet.
A.Web browser
B.URI
C.Web
D.Sharewares
5.The most common way to access the Internet is through
A.an Internet service provider (ISP).
B.an instant messaging (IM) service.
C.an application service provider (ASP).
D.Facebook.
6.Which of the following is not a well-known browser?
A.Internet Explorer
B.Windows Explorer
C.Safari
D.Google Chrome
7.A Web page typically contains _____ which contains the formatting instructions to allow the page to display Internet resources.
A.uniform resource locators (URLs)
B.top-level domain (TLD)
C.Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
D.hyperlinks
8.For browsers to connect to a resource on the Internet, the address of the resource must be specified through addresses called _____.
A.uniform resource locators (URLs)
B.top-level domains (TLDs)
C.Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
D.hyperlinks
9.In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com", what is the domain name?
A.http://www.simnetonline.com
B.simnetonline.com
C.simnetonline
D.com
10.In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com", ".com" is the _____.
A.top-level domain (TLD)
B.uniform resource locator (URL)
C.domain name server (DNS)
D.domain name
11.Applets are written in which programming language?
A.AJAX
B.JavaScript
C.HTML
D.Java
12.Which one of the following has been difficult to enforce due to the fact that over 50 percent of all spam originates from servers outside the United States?
A.Spam blockers
B.E-mail filter options
C.Photo identity
D.CAN-SPAM Act
13.One of the fastest-growing uses of the Internet is _____, or connecting individuals to one another.
A.social networking
B.instant messaging
C.e-mail
D.blogging
14.Facebook is an example of what type of social networking site?
A.Friend-of-a-friend site
B.Reuniting site
C.Microblog site
D.Common interest site
15.Twitter is an example of what type of site?
A.Wiki
B.Blog
C.Microblog
D.Search
16.Which type of search engine presents a list of topics or categories from which you select subtopics until your search is narrowed to a list of Web sites?
A.Directory search
B.Keyword search
C.Metasearch
D.Reference search
17.Programs that automatically submit your search request to several search engines simultaneously are called ____.
A.metasearch engines
B.Webcrawlers
C.spiders
D.hits
18.Which of these sites is an example of a metasearch engine?
A.Google
B.Dogpile
C.Ask
D.Medscape
19.This type of e-commerce often resembles the electronic version of the classifieds ads or an auction.
A.B2C
B.C2C
C.C2B
D.B2B
20.Online banking is an example of what type of e-commerce?
A.B2C
B.C2C
C.C2B
D.B2B
21.Which of these applications is a Web-based application?
A.QuickTime
B.BitTorrent
C.Google Apps
D.PayPal
22.Programs that automatically start and operate as a part of your browser are called
A.plug-ins.
B.readers.
C.pop-ups.
D.ActiveX Controls.
23.Parents can use this type of program to block access to selected Web sites.
A.Plug-in
B.FTP
C.BitTorrent
D.Filter
24.This method of file transfer has been used for decades and is frequently used for uploading changes to a Web site hosted by an Internet service provider.
A.ASP
B.FTP
C.BitTorrent
D.drop.io
25.This method of file transfer distributes file transfers across many different computers.
A.ASP
B.FTP
C.BitTorrent
D.drop.io
True / False Questions
26.The Internet connects millions of computers and resources across the world via wires, cables, and satellite.
TrueFalse
27.The Internet and the Web are the same.
TrueFalse
28.Users can access the Internet from almost anywhere within a country for a standard fee through national service providers.
TrueFalse
29.In order to connect to a Web site, the browser must know only the site's domain name.
TrueFalse
30.Web pages that contain hypertext markup language commands are typically written in Java.
TrueFalse
31.Shopping is the most popular Internet activity.
TrueFalse
32.Internet communications include e-mail, instant messaging, social networking, blogs, and wikis.
TrueFalse
33.E-mail headers usually contain the addresses, subject, and attachments.
TrueFalse
34.Attachments to e-mail messages are always safe to open.
TrueFalse
35.The CAN-SPAM Act has proven to be more effective than spam blockers at preventing unwanted e-mail.
TrueFalse
36.Instant messaging is text only.
TrueFalse
37.drop.io is an example of a social networking site.
TrueFalse
38.Social networking sites only connect individuals who already know each other.
TrueFalse
39.A keyword search results in a list of hits.
TrueFalse
40.Using more than one search engine when researching an important topic is not necessary.
TrueFalse
41.To evaluate information you find on the Web, you must consider four factors: authority, accuracy, objectivity, and graphical representation.
TrueFalse
42.The biggest hurdle for the growth of e-commerce is the evolution of fast, secure, and reliable payment methods for buying goods.
TrueFalse
43.RealPlayer and Acrobat Reader are classified as plug-ins programs.
TrueFalse
44.Web utilities are programs used to create Web pages.
TrueFalse
45.Uploading is the process of copying a file from a Web site to your computer.
TrueFalse
Fill in the Blank Questions
46.Google Chrome is an example of a Web _____.
______
47.The protocol _____ is used for Web traffic and is the most widely used Internet protocol.
______
48.In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com", "simnetonline.com" is the _____ name.
______
49.HTML stands for _____.
______
50.A _____ is a link on a Web page that leads to another Web page.
______
51.Special Web browsers called _____ browsers are designed to run on portable devices such as cell phones.
______
52.The typical e-mail has three basic elements: _____, message, and signature.
______
53.Unwelcome e-mail is called _____.
______
54.Some software companies have started providing ______instant messenger programs that support communication with other instant messaging services.
______
55.A ______publishes short sentences that only take a few seconds to write.
______
56.The most popular microblogging site is ______.
______
57.A ______is a Web site specially designed to allow visitors to fill in missing information or correct inaccuracies.
______
58."Wiki" comes from the Hawaiian word for ______.
______
59.A ______search provides a list of categories or topics as a starting point for your search.
______
60.Infomat.com is an example of a _____ search engine.
______
61.When evaluating a Web site's content, whether or not the information is up to date is considered part of the _____ element.
______
62._____ are criminals who specialize in stealing, trading, and using stolen credit cards over the Internet.
______
63.Copying files from a Web site to your computer is called _____.
______
64.A _____ is a collection of utility programs designed to maintain your security and privacy while you are on the Web.
______
65.Knowledge of HTML is considered essential for the job of a _____.
______
Essay Questions
66.Describe the evolution of the Internet and Web.
67.Define the parts of a URL.
68.Describe the three basic parts of an e-mail message.
69.Briefly explain how instant messaging works.
70.Describe the three types of social networking sites and give an example of each.
71.Describe a wiki and explain how a wiki differs from a blog.
72.Explain how a directory search works.
73.Discuss the four elements to consider when evaluating the accuracy of information on the Web.
74.Describe both the advantages, and the disadvantages associated with electronic commerce.
75.Differentiate between auction house sites and person-to-person auction sites.
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Chapter 002 The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce Key
Multiple Choice Questions
1.(p.30)Launched in 1969 as a U.S funded project that developed a national computer network, the Internet was initially called ______.
A.World Wide Web
B.Intranet
C.NSFNet
D.ARPANET
The Internet was originally called Advanced Research Project Agency Network (ARPANET).
Difficulty: Hard
2.(p.30)The Web was introduced in 1991 at
A.National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
B.Center for European Nuclear Research (CERN).
C.Research Center for Nuclear Physics (RCNP).
D.National Science Foundation (NSF).
The Web was introduced in 1991 in Switzerland, at the Center for European Nuclear Research (CERN).
Difficulty: Medium
3.(p.30)The Internet is a(an) _____.
A.actual network
B.virtual network
C.multimedia interface
D.domain name
The Internet is the actual physical network. It is made up of wires, cables, and satellites.
Difficulty: Medium
4.(p.30)This enabled graphics, animation, sound, and video to be added to the Internet.
A.Web browser
B.URI
C.Web
D.Sharewares
The Web made it possible to add graphics, animations, sound, or video to Internet resources.
Difficulty: Easy
5.(p.31)The most common way to access the Internet is through
A.an Internet service provider (ISP).
B.an instant messaging (IM) service.
C.an application service provider (ASP).
D.Facebook.
ISPs are already connected to the Internet and provide a path or connections for individuals to access the Internet.
Difficulty: Medium
6.(p.32)Which of the following is not a well-known browser?
A.Internet Explorer
B.Windows Explorer
C.Safari
D.Google Chrome
Windows Explorer is not a Web browser.
Difficulty: Easy
7.(p.32)A Web page typically contains _____ which contains the formatting instructions to allow the page to display Internet resources.
A.uniform resource locators (URLs)
B.top-level domain (TLD)
C.Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
D.hyperlinks
The browser displays the contents of a Web page by reading the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) code contained in the Web page document.
Difficulty: Medium
8.(p.32)For browsers to connect to a resource on the Internet, the address of the resource must be specified through addresses called _____.
A.uniform resource locators (URLs)
B.top-level domains (TLDs)
C.Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
D.hyperlinks
All resources on the Internet are identified by an address called a uniform resource locator (URL).
Difficulty: Hard
9.(p.32)In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com", what is the domain name?
A.http://www.simnetonline.com
B.simnetonline.com
C.simnetonline
D.com
A Web page's URL begins with the protocol (http), followed by the domain name (simnetonline.com).
Difficulty: Medium
10.(p.32)In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com", ".com" is the _____.
A.top-level domain (TLD)
B.uniform resource locator (URL)
C.domain name server (DNS)
D.domain name
Top-level domains (TLD) such as .com, .gov, .edu, .mil, and, .net are used to identify the type of organization.
Difficulty: Hard
11.(p.33)Applets are written in which programming language?
A.AJAX
B.JavaScript
C.HTML
D.Java
Java applets can be downloaded quickly and run by most browsers.
Difficulty: Hard
12.(p.35)Which one of the following has been difficult to enforce due to the fact that over 50 percent of all spam originates from servers outside the United States?
A.Spam blockers
B.E-mail filter options
C.Photo identity
D.CAN-SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 requires that every marketing-related e-mail provide an opt-out option. When the option is selected, the recipient's e-mail address is to be removed from future mailing lists.
Difficulty: Medium
13.(p.38)One of the fastest-growing uses of the Internet is _____, or connecting individuals to one another.
A.social networking
B.instant messaging
C.e-mail
D.blogging
Social networking is one of the fastest-growing uses of the Internet.
Difficulty: Easy
14.(p.38)Facebook is an example of what type of social networking site?
A.Friend-of-a-friend site
B.Reuniting site
C.Microblog site
D.Common interest site
Reuniting sites, like Facebook, are designed to connect people who have known one another but have lost touch.
Difficulty: Medium
15.(p.38)Twitter is an example of what type of site?
A.Wiki
B.Blog
C.Microblog
D.Search
A microblog, like Twitter, publishes short sentences that only take a few seconds to write, rather than long stories or posts like a traditional blog.
Difficulty: Easy
16.(p.44)Which type of search engine presents a list of topics or categories from which you select subtopics until your search is narrowed to a list of Web sites?
A.Directory search
B.Keyword search
C.Metasearch
D.Reference search
In a directory search, you select a category or topics that fits the information you want, and then narrow your search by selecting subtopics until a list of Web sites appears.
Difficulty: Easy
17.(p.45)Programs that automatically submit your search request to several search engines simultaneously are called ____.
A.metasearch engines
B.Webcrawlers
C.spiders
D.hits
Metasearch engines are programs that automatically submit your search request to several search engines simultaneously.
Difficulty: Medium
18.(p.45)Which of these sites is an example of a metasearch engine?
A.Google
B.Dogpile
C.Ask
D.Medscape
Dogpile is one of the best known metasearch engines.
Difficulty: Hard
19.(p.47)This type of e-commerce often resembles the electronic version of the classifieds ads or an auction.
A.B2C
B.C2C
C.C2B
D.B2B
Consumer-to-consumer (C2C) involves individuals selling to individuals. This often takes the form of an electronic version of the classified ads or an auction.
Difficulty: Medium
20.(p.47)Online banking is an example of what type of e-commerce?
A.B2C
B.C2C
C.C2B
D.B2B
Online banking is one of the most widely used Business-to-Consumer (B2C) e-commerce applications.
Difficulty: Medium
21.(p.49)Which of these applications is a Web-based application?
A.QuickTime
B.BitTorrent
C.Google Apps
D.PayPal
Google Apps provides free online access to programs with similar capabilities to Microsoft's Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Difficulty: Medium
22.(p.50)Programs that automatically start and operate as a part of your browser are called
A.plug-ins.
B.readers.
C.pop-ups.
D.ActiveX Controls.
Plug-ins are programs that automatically start and operate as a part of your browser.
Difficulty: Easy
23.(p.48)Parents can use this type of program to block access to selected Web sites.
A.Plug-in
B.FTP
C.BitTorrent
D.Filter
Filters are programs that can monitor use and generate reports detailing the total time spent on the Internet and the time spent at individual Web sites, chat groups, and newsgroups.
Difficulty: Medium
24.(p.51)This method of file transfer has been used for decades and is frequently used for uploading changes to a Web site hosted by an Internet service provider.
A.ASP
B.FTP
C.BitTorrent
D.drop.io
File transfer protocol (FTP) has been used for decades and still remains one of the most popular methods of file transfer.
Difficulty: Medium
25.(p.51)This method of file transfer distributes file transfers across many different computers.
A.ASP
B.FTP
C.BitTorrent
D.drop.io
BitTorrent distributes file transfers across many different computers for more efficient downloads.