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What are the three key technologies contemporary digital networks and the Internet are based on?
What are the three key technologies contemporary digital networks and the Internet are based on?
- Peer-to-peer computing, circuit switching, and proprietary communications standards
- Client/server computing, packet switching, and widely used communications standards (correct)
- Distributed computing, packet switching, and proprietary communications standards
- Mainframe computing, circuit switching, and open-source communications standards
What technology is the most important for linking disparate networks and computers?
What technology is the most important for linking disparate networks and computers?
- User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
- Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (correct)
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
What type of telephone network are many firms moving away from in favor of Internet telephones?
What type of telephone network are many firms moving away from in favor of Internet telephones?
- Satellite telephone networks
- Traditional telephone networks (correct)
- Fiber-optic telephone networks
- Cellular telephone networks
What type of networks are used for linking to the company website and internal company networks?
What type of networks are used for linking to the company website and internal company networks?
What is client/server computing?
What is client/server computing?
What technology largely replaced centralized mainframe computing?
What technology largely replaced centralized mainframe computing?
What is packet switching?
What is packet switching?
What did computer networks use before packet switching became prevalent?
What did computer networks use before packet switching became prevalent?
What role does a server play in LANs?
What role does a server play in LANs?
What is the most universal and powerful WAN?
What is the most universal and powerful WAN?
What geographical area do MANs typically span?
What geographical area do MANs typically span?
What are examples of physical transmission media used in networks?
What are examples of physical transmission media used in networks?
What does DNS stand for?
What does DNS stand for?
What is the hierarchical structure of DNS?
What is the hierarchical structure of DNS?
What are examples of top-level domains?
What are examples of top-level domains?
Why is the DNS hierarchy crucial for internet navigation and addressing?
Why is the DNS hierarchy crucial for internet navigation and addressing?
What is the process of improving a website's ranking by using techniques such as matching keywords and building links?
What is the process of improving a website's ranking by using techniques such as matching keywords and building links?
What accounts for over 40% of digital ad spending worldwide?
What accounts for over 40% of digital ad spending worldwide?
Which technology enables real-time user control, social participation, and user-generated content on today's websites?
Which technology enables real-time user control, social participation, and user-generated content on today's websites?
What is a leading open source blogging tool and content management system?
What is a leading open source blogging tool and content management system?
Which platform features very small elements of content and is used in platforms with space constraints?
Which platform features very small elements of content and is used in platforms with space constraints?
What is estimated to have a global value of over $800 billion, with 65% of the benefit going to consumers?
What is estimated to have a global value of over $800 billion, with 65% of the benefit going to consumers?
What type of websites allow readers to post comments and can be hosted by third-party services like Blogger.com or TypePad.com?
What type of websites allow readers to post comments and can be hosted by third-party services like Blogger.com or TypePad.com?
What is the percentage of web traffic that comes through search engines?
What is the percentage of web traffic that comes through search engines?
What is the term for personal websites with chronological entries?
What is the term for personal websites with chronological entries?
What is the term for the paid links by advertisers offered by search engines?
What is the term for the paid links by advertisers offered by search engines?
What is the term for the process of improving a website's ranking by using techniques such as matching keywords and building links?
What is the term for the process of improving a website's ranking by using techniques such as matching keywords and building links?
What is the fastest growing form of Internet advertising?
What is the fastest growing form of Internet advertising?
Which organization evaluates entire sentences and focuses on the meaning behind words for more accurate search results?
Which organization evaluates entire sentences and focuses on the meaning behind words for more accurate search results?
What is the main focus of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)?
What is the main focus of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)?
What is the purpose of the Knowledge Graph on Google search result pages?
What is the purpose of the Knowledge Graph on Google search result pages?
Which aspect of the internet is influenced by the Internet Architecture Board (IAB), the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)?
Which aspect of the internet is influenced by the Internet Architecture Board (IAB), the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)?
What characterizes the visual web?
What characterizes the visual web?
What does Google's predictive search aim to do?
What does Google's predictive search aim to do?
What is the primary function of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)?
What is the primary function of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)?
Who owns the transcontinental high-speed backbone networks that carry internet data traffic?
Who owns the transcontinental high-speed backbone networks that carry internet data traffic?
What are the most common domain extensions mentioned in the text?
What are the most common domain extensions mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of facial recognition software mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of facial recognition software mentioned in the text?
What characterizes the local connection lines mentioned in the text?
What characterizes the local connection lines mentioned in the text?
Which platform had 1 billion active users in 2020, according to the text?
Which platform had 1 billion active users in 2020, according to the text?
What is RSS primarily used for?
What is RSS primarily used for?
What do wikis allow visitors to do?
What do wikis allow visitors to do?
Which of the following is a leading social networking site?
Which of the following is a leading social networking site?
What is one of the key trends in the future web?
What is one of the key trends in the future web?
What is a business use of wikis?
What is a business use of wikis?
What is the Internet of Things (IoT) based on?
What is the Internet of Things (IoT) based on?
What is a feature of social networking sites?
What is a feature of social networking sites?
What does RSS do with specified content from websites?
What does RSS do with specified content from websites?
What does wiki software typically provide?
What does wiki software typically provide?
What is a key impact of social networking on online behavior?
What is a key impact of social networking on online behavior?
What are RSS readers available through websites such as Google and Yahoo primarily used for?
What are RSS readers available through websites such as Google and Yahoo primarily used for?
What is a feature of the future Internet?
What is a feature of the future Internet?
What is the primary function of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)?
What is the primary function of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)?
What technology are many firms moving away from in favor of Internet telephones?
What technology are many firms moving away from in favor of Internet telephones?
What is the hierarchical structure of DNS?
What is the hierarchical structure of DNS?
What characterizes the visual web?
What characterizes the visual web?
Who influences Internet policies and establishes worldwide policies, according to the text?
Who influences Internet policies and establishes worldwide policies, according to the text?
Which organization is responsible for managing domain names and internet protocol (IP) addresses?
Which organization is responsible for managing domain names and internet protocol (IP) addresses?
What is the primary function of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)?
What is the primary function of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)?
Which technology aims to refine search algorithms using mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence machine learning?
Which technology aims to refine search algorithms using mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence machine learning?
What characterizes the visual web, as mentioned in the text?
What characterizes the visual web, as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of Google's Hummingbird search algorithm?
What is the purpose of Google's Hummingbird search algorithm?
Which platform had 1 billion active users in 2020, according to the text?
Which platform had 1 billion active users in 2020, according to the text?
What is the estimated global value of search engine marketing benefits, with 65% of the benefit going to consumers?
What is the estimated global value of search engine marketing benefits, with 65% of the benefit going to consumers?
Who owns the transcontinental high-speed backbone networks that carry internet data traffic?
Who owns the transcontinental high-speed backbone networks that carry internet data traffic?
What is the percentage of web traffic that comes through search engines?
What is the percentage of web traffic that comes through search engines?
What are the most common domain extensions mentioned in the text?
What are the most common domain extensions mentioned in the text?
Which technology enables real-time user control, social participation, and user-generated content on today's websites?
Which technology enables real-time user control, social participation, and user-generated content on today's websites?
What is the purpose of facial recognition software mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of facial recognition software mentioned in the text?
What is the process of improving a website's ranking by using techniques such as matching keywords and building links?
What is the process of improving a website's ranking by using techniques such as matching keywords and building links?
What characterizes local connection lines, as mentioned in the text?
What characterizes local connection lines, as mentioned in the text?
What are examples of technologies that enable real-time user control and social participation on today's websites?
What are examples of technologies that enable real-time user control and social participation on today's websites?
What characterizes the Internet, according to the text?
What characterizes the Internet, according to the text?
What is a leading open source blogging tool and content management system?
What is a leading open source blogging tool and content management system?
What is the fastest growing form of Internet advertising?
What is the fastest growing form of Internet advertising?
What is the primary function of shopping bots like MySimon and PriceGrabber?
What is the primary function of shopping bots like MySimon and PriceGrabber?
What is the term for personal websites with chronological entries that allow readers to post comments and can be hosted by third-party services like Blogger.com or TypePad.com?
What is the term for personal websites with chronological entries that allow readers to post comments and can be hosted by third-party services like Blogger.com or TypePad.com?
What technology is exemplified by Twitter and features very small elements of content used in platforms with space constraints?
What technology is exemplified by Twitter and features very small elements of content used in platforms with space constraints?
What is the term for the hierarchical structure of DNS that is crucial for internet navigation and addressing?
What is the term for the hierarchical structure of DNS that is crucial for internet navigation and addressing?
What are examples of technologies that support interactivity, real-time user control, and social participation on today's websites?
What are examples of technologies that support interactivity, real-time user control, and social participation on today's websites?
Which type of network spans broad geographical distances, with the internet being the most universal and powerful example?
Which type of network spans broad geographical distances, with the internet being the most universal and powerful example?
What is the primary function of DNS (Domain Name System)?
What is the primary function of DNS (Domain Name System)?
What is the main purpose of packet switching in computer networks?
What is the main purpose of packet switching in computer networks?
What is the hierarchical structure of DNS?
What is the hierarchical structure of DNS?
What type of transmission medium is commonly used in computer networks and has different speeds and capabilities?
What type of transmission medium is commonly used in computer networks and has different speeds and capabilities?
What role does a server play in LANs (Local Area Networks)?
What role does a server play in LANs (Local Area Networks)?
What did computer networks use before the prevalence of packet switching?
What did computer networks use before the prevalence of packet switching?
What is the geographical scope of Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)?
What is the geographical scope of Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)?
What is the most common domain extension for Canada?
What is the most common domain extension for Canada?
What is the purpose of client/server computing?
What is the purpose of client/server computing?
What is the primary function of a WAN (Wide Area Network)?
What is the primary function of a WAN (Wide Area Network)?
What is the purpose of LANs (Local Area Networks) in a client/server architecture?
What is the purpose of LANs (Local Area Networks) in a client/server architecture?
What is the primary function of RSS readers available through websites such as Google and Yahoo?
What is the primary function of RSS readers available through websites such as Google and Yahoo?
What is a key feature of wikis?
What is a key feature of wikis?
What characterizes the future web, as mentioned in the text?
What characterizes the future web, as mentioned in the text?
What is a key impact of social networking on online behavior?
What is a key impact of social networking on online behavior?
What is a business use of social networking sites?
What is a business use of social networking sites?
What is a key feature of the Internet of Things (IoT)?
What is a key feature of the Internet of Things (IoT)?
What does RSS primarily do with specified content from websites?
What does RSS primarily do with specified content from websites?
What is a leading social networking site mentioned in the text?
What is a leading social networking site mentioned in the text?
What are wikis primarily used for?
What are wikis primarily used for?
What is a key trend in the future web according to the text?
What is a key trend in the future web according to the text?
What is a key use of social networking sites mentioned in the text?
What is a key use of social networking sites mentioned in the text?
What is a primary use of RSS mentioned in the text?
What is a primary use of RSS mentioned in the text?
Flashcards
Blog
Blog
A website that allows users to create and share content, often focusing on specific topics or interests.
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
A technology that allows users to subscribe to updates from websites or blogs, receiving new content directly to their computer.
RSS Reader
RSS Reader
Software applications used to read RSS feeds and organize subscribed content.
Wiki
Wiki
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Social Networking Site
Social Networking Site
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Social Networking
Social Networking
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Social Networking Application Development Platforms
Social Networking Application Development Platforms
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The Future Internet
The Future Internet
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Visual/3D Web
Visual/3D Web
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Internet of Things (IoT)
Internet of Things (IoT)
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Study Notes
The Future Web: Key Trends and Technologies
- Blogs and social networking sites have both personal and business uses
- RSS pulls specified content from websites and feeds it automatically to users’ computers
- RSS readers are available through websites such as Google and Yahoo, and they have been incorporated into major web browsers and email programs
- Wikis are collaborative websites where visitors can add, delete, or modify content
- Wiki software typically provides a template that defines layout and elements common to all pages
- Wikis have many business uses and are used for information sharing
- Social networking sites enable users to build communities of friends and professional colleagues
- Leading social networking sites include Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Social networking has radically changed how people communicate and spend their time online
- Social networking sites are application development platforms where members can create and sell software applications to other members of the community
- The future Internet is becoming visible with more tools for individuals to make sense out of trillions of pages
- The future web will also include a visual, even three-dimensional (3D) web and the Internet of Things (IoT) based on billions of Internet-connected sensors throughout the physical world
The Future Web: Key Trends and Technologies
- Blogs and social networking sites have both personal and business uses
- RSS pulls specified content from websites and feeds it automatically to users’ computers
- RSS readers are available through websites such as Google and Yahoo, and they have been incorporated into major web browsers and email programs
- Wikis are collaborative websites where visitors can add, delete, or modify content
- Wiki software typically provides a template that defines layout and elements common to all pages
- Wikis have many business uses and are used for information sharing
- Social networking sites enable users to build communities of friends and professional colleagues
- Leading social networking sites include Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Social networking has radically changed how people communicate and spend their time online
- Social networking sites are application development platforms where members can create and sell software applications to other members of the community
- The future Internet is becoming visible with more tools for individuals to make sense out of trillions of pages
- The future web will also include a visual, even three-dimensional (3D) web and the Internet of Things (IoT) based on billions of Internet-connected sensors throughout the physical world
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