Mastering Metasearch Engines
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Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in Chapter 2 of the textbook?

  • The Riches and Risks of Internet Use (correct)
  • Connecting to the Internet
  • The World Wide Web
  • Email and Other Ways of Communicating over the Net

    • When did the Internet begin?

  • 1969 (correct)
  • 1999
  • 1989
  • 1979

    • What was the Internet initially limited to?

  • Images and Text
  • No limitations
  • Audio and Video
  • Text-only (correct)

    • Which type of phone line is generally used by large organizations?

    <p>T1 line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transmission rate of a T1 line?

    <p>1.5-6 Mbps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Wi-Fi stand for?

    <p>Wireless fidelity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a server or host computer in a client/server network?

    <p>Supplying data or services requested by client computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connection allows only one signal to be transmitted at a time?

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

    What is the maximum speed of a telephone (dial-up) modem?

    <p>56 Kbps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connection uses regular phone lines and a DSL modem?

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

    What is the data transmission speed measured in bits per second (bps) for Mbps connections?

    <p>1 million bits per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about email attachments?

    <p>Recipients must have compatible software to open the attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before opening an email attachment?

    <p>Scan it with antivirus software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is instant messaging?

    <p>Real-time communication by email with specified users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is used for all Internet transactions?

    <p>TCP/IP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)?

    <p>To allow different ISPs to exchange Internet traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the format of an IP address?

    <p>Four sets of numbers separated by periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between the web and the Internet?

    <p>The web is a subset of the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who oversees the standards of the Internet?

    <p>The board of trustees of the Internet Society (ISOC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a browser?

    <p>To display web pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a URL?

    <p>A web page's unique address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do search engines compile their databases?

    <p>Using spiders to crawl the web and index words on websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a metasearch engine?

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

    Which of the following is an example of a specialized search engine?

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

    What is the protocol used for outgoing mail in email?

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

    What is the protocol used for incoming mail in email?

    <p>POP3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a unit covered in Chapter 2 of the textbook?

    <p>UNIT 2C: Internet Security &amp; Privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protocol used for outgoing mail in email?

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

    What was the Internet initially limited to?

    <p>Text-only communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential risk of opening email attachments?

    <p>The attachment may contain a virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of instant messaging?

    <p>To communicate with specified users in real time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for recipients to open email attachments?

    <p>Compatible software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connection is always on and receives data at up to 100 Mbps?

    <p>Cable modem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Wi-Fi' stand for?

    <p>Wireless fidelity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wireless generation is faster than 4G?

    <p>5G</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a server or host computer in a client/server network?

    <p>Supplying data or services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct definition of bandwidth?

    <p>The amount of data that can be sent through a communications channel in a given amount of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connection is characterized by allowing only one signal to be transmitted at a time?

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

    Which type of connection uses a telephone modem to connect to the internet and is commonly used in rural areas?

    <p>Dial-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct data transmission speed for Mbps connections?

    <p>1 million bits per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of search engine mentioned in the text?

    <p>Career.com</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a disadvantage of using web-based email?

    <p>Ads and email hacking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protocol used for outgoing mail in email?

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

    What is the difference between SMTP and POP3?

    <p>SMTP is used for outgoing mail, while POP3 is used for incoming mail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the web and the Internet?

    <p>All of the above are true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a browser?

    <p>To display the content of websites in a consistent manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a URL?

    <p>The address for a web page.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of search engines?

    <p>To compile their own searchable databases on the web.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)?

    <p>Provide high-speed data transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Point of Presence (POP)?

    <p>To serve as a local gateway to an ISP's network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about IP (Internet Protocol) addresses?

    <p>IP addresses are four sets of numbers separated by periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who oversees the standards of the Internet?

    <p>The board of trustees of the Internet Society (ISOC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Internet History and Basics

    • The Internet began in the 1960s.
    • The Internet was initially limited to the United States Department of Defense and universities.

    Internet Connections

    • Large organizations generally use T1 phone lines.
    • The transmission rate of a T1 line is 1.544 Mbps.
    • Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity.
    • A T1 line is a type of connection that is always on and receives data at up to 1.544 Mbps.
    • A dial-up modem has a maximum speed of 56 Kbps.
    • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections use regular phone lines and a DSL modem.
    • Mbps connections have a data transmission speed measured in bits per second (bps).

    Networking

    • The main function of a server or host computer in a client/server network is to provide services or access to resources.
    • A type of connection that allows only one signal to be transmitted at a time is called a simplex connection.

    Email

    • Email attachments pose a potential risk of viruses and malware.
    • Before opening an email attachment, you should scan it for viruses and malware.
    • The protocol used for outgoing mail in email is SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).
    • The protocol used for incoming mail in email is POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3).

    Internet Protocols and Standards

    • The protocol used for all Internet transactions is IP (Internet Protocol).
    • The purpose of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) is to facilitate the exchange of Internet traffic between multiple networks.
    • IP addresses are in the format of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
    • The web is a system of interlinked hypertext documents that use the Internet.

    Internet Governance and Browsers

    • The organization that oversees the standards of the Internet is ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers).
    • The purpose of a browser is to access and view websites on the Internet.
    • A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address of a website.

    Search Engines

    • Search engines compile their databases by crawling the web and indexing web pages.
    • A metasearch engine is an example of a specialized search engine that searches multiple search engines simultaneously.

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