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The Internet was created to provide?

  • Neither a nor b
  • A common communication means for all computers
  • A secure form of communications
  • Both a and b (correct)

Which of the following describes an IP address?

  • It is referred to as a dotted quad
  • It identifies any computer connecting to the Internet
  • It identifies a website
  • All of the above (correct)

Ordering a mocha latte and paying for it from the Starbucks smartphone app is using what type of Internet commerce?

  • C2C
  • Social commerce
  • B2B
  • Mobile commerce (correct)

What web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers?

<p>Privacy browsing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the URL https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the protocol?

<p>http (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Search engines that search other search engines are called?

<p>Metasearch engines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you would like to return to a website that you visited last week but can't remember the URL, you should look at?

<p>The history list (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ensuring that the content, tone, and style of a website match your needs is checking for?

<p>Audience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would NOT be a good precaution to take when making online purchases?

<p>Pay by debit card, not credit card (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>&quot;Captain America: Civil War&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Geolocation requires a GPS chip in a mobile device.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Webcasts are delivered only as prerecorded audio and video content.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'S' in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Digital activism is an exercise platform.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A blog is usually written by a single author and often represents a personal log or journal.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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

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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