104 Questions
What are the three key technologies contemporary digital networks and the Internet are based on?
Client/server computing, packet switching, and widely used communications standards
What technology is the most important for linking disparate networks and computers?
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
What type of telephone network are many firms moving away from in favor of Internet telephones?
Traditional telephone networks
What type of networks are used for linking to the company website and internal company networks?
Mobile wireless local area networks (Wi-Fi networks)
What is client/server computing?
A model where processing power is located in client computers, linked through a network controlled by a server.
What technology largely replaced centralized mainframe computing?
Client/server computing
What is packet switching?
Involves slicing digital messages into packets, sending them along different paths, and reassembling them at their destination.
What did computer networks use before packet switching became prevalent?
Expensive dedicated circuits for communication
What role does a server play in LANs?
Determining access and controlling resources
What is the most universal and powerful WAN?
The internet
What geographical area do MANs typically span?
A city and its major suburbs
What are examples of physical transmission media used in networks?
Twisted pair wire, coaxial cable, fiber-optic cable, and wireless media
What does DNS stand for?
Domain Name System
What is the hierarchical structure of DNS?
Root domain, top-level domains, and second-level domains
What are examples of top-level domains?
.com, .edu, .gov
Why is the DNS hierarchy crucial for internet navigation and addressing?
It organizes domain names in a logical structure for efficient lookup
What is the process of improving a website's ranking by using techniques such as matching keywords and building links?
Search engine optimization
What accounts for over 40% of digital ad spending worldwide?
Search engine marketing
Which technology enables real-time user control, social participation, and user-generated content on today's websites?
Cloud computing
What is a leading open source blogging tool and content management system?
WordPress
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?
Reducing search costs
What type of websites allow readers to post comments and can be hosted by third-party services like Blogger.com or TypePad.com?
Blogs
What is the percentage of web traffic that comes through search engines?
Over 90%
What is the term for personal websites with chronological entries?
Blogs
What is the term for the paid links by advertisers offered by search engines?
Sponsored links
What is the term for the process of improving a website's ranking by using techniques such as matching keywords and building links?
Search engine optimization
What is the fastest growing form of Internet advertising?
Sponsored links
Which organization evaluates entire sentences and focuses on the meaning behind words for more accurate search results?
Google's Hummingbird search algorithm
What is the main focus of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)?
Managing domain name system and IP address allocation
What is the purpose of the Knowledge Graph on Google search result pages?
To provide additional information about the searched topic or person
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)?
Domain names and internet policies
What characterizes the visual web?
Websites where pictures replace text documents and users can search and share images
What does Google's predictive search aim to do?
Suggest search terms as users type
What is the primary function of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)?
Influencing internet policies
Who owns the transcontinental high-speed backbone networks that carry internet data traffic?
Long-distance telephone companies
What are the most common domain extensions mentioned in the text?
.com, .edu, .gov, .net, and .org
What is the purpose of facial recognition software mentioned in the text?
To enhance facial recognition capabilities on platforms like Facebook
What characterizes the local connection lines mentioned in the text?
Owned by regional telephone and cable television companies
Which platform had 1 billion active users in 2020, according to the text?
What is RSS primarily used for?
Pulling specified content from websites and feeding it automatically to users’ computers
What do wikis allow visitors to do?
Add, delete, or modify content
Which of the following is a leading social networking site?
What is one of the key trends in the future web?
A visual, even three-dimensional (3D) web
What is a business use of wikis?
Information sharing
What is the Internet of Things (IoT) based on?
Billions of Internet-connected sensors throughout the physical world
What is a feature of social networking sites?
Enabling users to build communities of friends and professional colleagues
What does RSS do with specified content from websites?
Feeds it automatically to users’ computers
What does wiki software typically provide?
A template that defines layout and elements common to all pages
What is a key impact of social networking on online behavior?
Radically changed how people communicate and spend their time online
What are RSS readers available through websites such as Google and Yahoo primarily used for?
Feeding specified content from websites automatically to users’ computers
What is a feature of the future Internet?
More tools for individuals to make sense out of trillions of pages
What is the primary function of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)?
Overseeing the technical and engineering development of the internet
What technology are many firms moving away from in favor of Internet telephones?
Traditional telephone networks
What is the hierarchical structure of DNS?
Tree structure
What characterizes the visual web?
Interactive multimedia content
Who influences Internet policies and establishes worldwide policies, according to the text?
Internet Architecture Board (IAB)
Which organization is responsible for managing domain names and internet protocol (IP) addresses?
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
What is the primary function of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)?
Overseeing the technical and engineering development of the internet
Which technology aims to refine search algorithms using mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence machine learning?
Google's predictive search
What characterizes the visual web, as mentioned in the text?
Websites where pictures replace text documents
What is the purpose of Google's Hummingbird search algorithm?
Evaluating entire sentences and focusing on the meaning behind words
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?
Over $800 billion
Who owns the transcontinental high-speed backbone networks that carry internet data traffic?
Long-distance telephone companies
What is the percentage of web traffic that comes through search engines?
Over 90%
What are the most common domain extensions mentioned in the text?
.com, .edu, .gov, .net, and .org
Which technology enables real-time user control, social participation, and user-generated content on today's websites?
Social networks
What is the purpose of facial recognition software mentioned in the text?
Enhancing facial recognition capabilities on platforms like Facebook
What is the process of improving a website's ranking by using techniques such as matching keywords and building links?
Search engine optimization (SEO)
What characterizes local connection lines, as mentioned in the text?
Owned by regional telephone and cable television companies, leased to ISPs and government institutions
What are examples of technologies that enable real-time user control and social participation on today's websites?
Software mashups and social networks
What characterizes the Internet, according to the text?
Not owned by anyone and has no formal management
What is a leading open source blogging tool and content management system?
WordPress
What is the fastest growing form of Internet advertising?
Sponsored advertisements
What is the primary function of shopping bots like MySimon and PriceGrabber?
Help users filter and retrieve information based on their criteria
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?
Blogs
What technology is exemplified by Twitter and features very small elements of content used in platforms with space constraints?
Microblogging
What is the term for the hierarchical structure of DNS that is crucial for internet navigation and addressing?
DNS hierarchy
What are examples of technologies that support interactivity, real-time user control, and social participation on today's websites?
Cloud computing and software mashups
Which type of network spans broad geographical distances, with the internet being the most universal and powerful example?
Wide Area Network (WAN)
What is the primary function of DNS (Domain Name System)?
Resolving domain names to IP addresses
What is the main purpose of packet switching in computer networks?
Slicing digital messages into packets and reassembling them at their destination
What is the hierarchical structure of DNS?
Top-level domains, second-level domains, third-level domains
What type of transmission medium is commonly used in computer networks and has different speeds and capabilities?
Optical fiber cable
What role does a server play in LANs (Local Area Networks)?
Determining access and controlling resources
What did computer networks use before the prevalence of packet switching?
Dedicated circuits for communication
What is the geographical scope of Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)?
Spanning a city and its major suburbs
What is the most common domain extension for Canada?
.ca
What is the purpose of client/server computing?
Extending computing to departments and personal devices
What is the primary function of a WAN (Wide Area Network)?
Spanning broad geographical distances
What is the purpose of LANs (Local Area Networks) in a client/server architecture?
Determining access and controlling resources
What is the primary function of RSS readers available through websites such as Google and Yahoo?
To pull specified content from websites and feed it automatically to users’ computers
What is a key feature of wikis?
They provide a template that defines layout and elements common to all pages
What characterizes the future web, as mentioned in the text?
A visual, even three-dimensional (3D) web
What is a key impact of social networking on online behavior?
Radically changing how people communicate and spend their time online
What is a business use of social networking sites?
To create and sell software applications to other members of the community
What is a key feature of the Internet of Things (IoT)?
Billions of Internet-connected sensors throughout the physical world
What does RSS primarily do with specified content from websites?
Pulls it and feeds it automatically to users’ computers
What is a leading social networking site mentioned in the text?
What are wikis primarily used for?
Information sharing
What is a key trend in the future web according to the text?
A visual, even three-dimensional (3D) web
What is a key use of social networking sites mentioned in the text?
Building communities of friends and professional colleagues
What is a primary use of RSS mentioned in the text?
To pull specified content from websites and feed it automatically to users’ computers
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
Test your knowledge about the key trends and technologies shaping the future of the web, including blogs, social networking, RSS, wikis, and the Internet of Things. Explore how these technologies are changing communication, information sharing, and application development.
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