Questions and Answers
The Internet was created to provide?
Which of the following describes an IP address?
Ordering a mocha latte and paying for it from the Starbucks smartphone app is using what type of Internet commerce?
What web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers?
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In the URL https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the protocol?
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Search engines that search other search engines are called?
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If you would like to return to a website that you visited last week but can't remember the URL, you should look at?
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Ensuring that the content, tone, and style of a website match your needs is checking for?
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Which of the following would NOT be a good precaution to take when making online purchases?
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You want to search the web for information on the movie Captain America: Civil War. What would be the best way to enter the key terms to get the most specific results?
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Geolocation requires a GPS chip in a mobile device.
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Webcasts are delivered only as prerecorded audio and video content.
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The 'S' in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website.
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Digital activism is an exercise platform.
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A blog is usually written by a single author and often represents a personal log or journal.
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Study Notes
Internet Creation and Purpose
- The internet was designed to facilitate secure communications and provide a common communication platform for all computers.
IP Address Characteristics
- An IP address, known as a "dotted quad," identifies any computer connecting to the Internet and can also specify a website.
Mobile Commerce
- Ordering and paying for items via a smartphone app, such as Starbucks, is an example of mobile commerce.
Web Browser Features
- Privacy browsing is particularly important for public computer use to protect personal information.
URL Components
- In a URL like https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, "http" is considered the protocol.
Search Engine Types
- Metasearch engines aggregate results from multiple search engines to provide more comprehensive search results.
Website History
- To revisit a previously visited website without recalling the URL, one should check the history list in the web browser.
Audience Consideration in Web Content
- Ensuring that a website's content, tone, and style match the needs of its audience is essential for effective communication.
Online Purchase Safety Precautions
- Paying with a debit card is less advisable than using a credit card for security during online purchases.
Effective Search Techniques
- For specific search results, using quotation marks around exact phrases, such as "Captain America: Civil War," yields better precision.
Geolocation Technology
- Geolocation requires a GPS chip to function within mobile devices.
Webcast Format
- Webcasts can be delivered live and are not limited to pre-recorded audio and video content.
HTTPS Security
- The "S" in HTTPS stands for secure, indicating the use of secure sockets layer protocol for enhanced website security.
Digital Activism Misconception
- Digital activism is not an exercise platform; it refers to using digital means for social or political activism.
Blog Characteristics
- A blog is generally authored by a single writer and often serves as a personal log or journal.
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Test your knowledge of internet fundamentals including its creation, IP address characteristics, and mobile commerce. This quiz also covers web browser features, URL components, and the roles of different search engine types.
