CSCI Chapter 2 Flashcards
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Web spiders or crawlers search the internet for new and updated webpages.

True

_____ services act as a middleman, allowing individuals to securely send and receive money. (Select all that apply)

  • C2B
  • B2B
  • B2C
  • P2P (correct)
  • A web app is an app that you access instead of a web browser.

    False

    Advantages of web apps include _____. (Select all that apply)

    <p>Available anywhere with an internet connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Digital coupon tools are available as browser extensions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of B2C e-commerce?

    <p>Purchasing items online with a store credit card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is consumer-to-consumer e-commerce?

    <p>Individuals selling to individuals online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    B2B e-commerce relies increasingly on in-person sales calls to business.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You can use some social search tools to search multiple sites at once.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A search site is the same thing as a search engine.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Should you gather information from a website where no author information is available?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A search operator is a _____.

    <p>Character, word, or symbol you can enter to narrow a search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Elements that have little or no effect on search results include _____. (Select all that apply)

    <p>Capital letters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Recent top-level domains include _____. (Select all that apply)

    <p>.aero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ____ develops and disseminates protocols to maintain global web compatibility.

    <p>W3C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A specialty search engine searches only websites that require a subscription.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Open websites typically include _____. (Select all that apply)

    <p>Personal websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Web Crawlers

    • Web spiders or crawlers search for new and updated webpages on the internet.

    Payment Services

    • P2P services act as intermediaries for secure money transactions between individuals.

    Web Applications

    • A web app is accessed via a web browser, not as a standalone application.

    Advantages of Web Apps

    • No installation is required for web apps.
    • They facilitate collaboration with coworkers and friends.
    • Web apps are accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.

    Digital Coupons

    • Digital coupon tools can be utilized as browser extensions.

    B2C E-Commerce Example

    • Purchasing items online using a store credit card exemplifies B2C e-commerce.

    Consumer-to-Consumer E-Commerce

    • Consumer-to-consumer e-commerce involves individuals selling goods directly to other individuals via online platforms.

    B2B E-Commerce Sales Calls

    • B2B e-commerce increasingly depends on digital communications rather than in-person sales calls.

    Social Search Tools

    • Certain social search tools enable users to search multiple sites simultaneously.

    Search Sites vs. Search Engines

    • Search sites are not identical to search engines; they may differ in function and scope.

    Validating Website Information

    • It is advisable to avoid gathering information from websites with no available author information.

    Search Operators

    • A search operator is a character, word, or symbol entered to refine search results.

    Elements Affecting Search Results

    • Stop words and capital letters generally have minimal or no effect on search engines.

    Recent Top-Level Domains

    • New top-level domains include .aero and .mobi, differing from traditional domains like .com and .gov.

    Global Web Protocols

    • The W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) is responsible for developing and disseminating protocols to ensure web compatibility globally.

    Specialty Search Engines

    • A specialty search engine does not exclusively search subscription-based websites.

    Open Websites

    • Open websites typically consist of personal websites and commercial sites, but not typically scholarly journals or scientific databases.

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    Test your knowledge with these flashcards on concepts from CSCI Chapter 2. This quiz covers topics such as web spiders, financial services, and web applications. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of key terms and definitions in computer science.

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