Blogging and Microblogging Basics

What is the primary function of the Internet?

To connect two or more computers for communication (correct)
To enable social networking and blogging
To facilitate online shopping and e-commerce
To provide a multimedia interface to numerous resources

What was the primary feature of the Internet when it was first launched in 1969?

It was a commercial network for businesses and organizations
It was a multimedia platform with graphics, animation, and video
It was a network only for government and military use
It was a text-based network with no multimedia capabilities (correct)

What is the main difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW)?

The Internet is a local network, while the WWW is a global network
The Internet is a commercial network, while the WWW is a non-profit network
The Internet is a physical network, while the WWW is a virtual network (correct)
The Internet is a network of computers, while the WWW is a network of websites

What is the term for being connected to the Internet?

Being online (A) Signup and view all the answers

When was the World Wide Web (WWW) introduced?

1991 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest network in the world?

The Internet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a TLD in a domain name?

To specify the type of organization hosting the resource (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of filters in web utilities?

To monitor and block access to selected websites (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a browser-related utility?

Plug-in (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a.edu and a.com TLD?

The type of organization hosting the resource (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a web utility?

To make computing easier and safer (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a web utility?

Word Processing Software (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary concern related to spam?

It is unsolicited marketing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of MMS?

It supports sending images, video, and sound (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of social networking sites?

Connecting people and organizations with common interests (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between SMS and MMS?

MMS supports multimedia, whereas SMS does not (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of instant messaging?

Facilitating live, direct communication (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of blogs?

They are personal websites with regularly posted articles (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of cloud computing for end-users?

Freedom from owning and maintaining software programs and data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of service providers in cloud computing?

To provide access to software programs with capabilities similar to Microsoft Office (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

To enable devices to communicate with each other (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an IoT device?

Fitbit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for cloud computing to work?

An Internet connection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

Ability to send and receive data over the Internet (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between webcasts and podcasts?

Webcasts use streaming technology, while podcasts require downloaded files (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of microblogging sites like Twitter?

To share short updates with friends and contacts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a wiki?

It is a website that allows visitors to add, edit, or delete content (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of webcasts over podcasts?

Webcasts allow for live streaming (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between blogs and microblogs?

Blogs are used for long, detailed stories, while microblogs are used for short updates (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the most popular microblogging site?

Twitter (A) Signup and view all the answers