CCS1001 Module 2 - Quiz

What were the two primary goals of ARPANET when it originated in September 1969?

A computer with a wired connection directly attaches to a communications device via a cable or wire.

Which of the following is NOT a type of wired broadband Internet connection?

A wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices is known as a ______.

What is the primary function of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

Bandwidth refers to the physical size of network cables.

What is the role of a DNS server in the process of connecting to a website?

What is an IP address?

A ______ is a text-based name that corresponds to the IP address of a server.

Match the following top-level domains (TLDs) with their intended purpose:

What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?

A web server is an application that allows users to access and view webpages.

Which of the following best describes the function of HTML?

The first page that a website displays is known as the ______.

What is a key characteristic of current web browsers?

A web app is runs on a user's computer, not on a web server.

What is the primary function of a web search engine?

Briefly describe the function of a subject directory.

Using the search operator 'art + music art', the search results will include both words, art and ______.

Match the search operator to its description:

Which of the following is an example of a media sharing website?

Web publishing solely involves website design; maintenance is someone else's concern.

Name three types of websites.

[Blank] refers to any application that combines text with media.

Which of the following is NOT considered a graphic format?

An infographic is primarily designed to confuse complex ideas.

How is animation created on the web?

Give an example of audio used on the web.

[Blank] is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space.

Match the media type to its description

What is the purpose of a plug-in or add-on in the context of web browsers?

Email is the transmission of messages and files via a computer network.

What is the primary function of an email program?

What is an email list?

[Blank] messaging services notify you when established contacts are online and allow you to exchange messages or files withthem.

Which of the following accurately defines a chat?

An online discussion is a real-time, synchronous conversation.

What does VoIP enable users to do?

What does the acronym FTP represent?

[Blank] is the code of acceptable Internet behavior users should follow while on the Internet

Match the following acronyms related to netiquette with their meanings.

The Internet's origin, ARPANET, had which primary goal?

What type of server translates domain names into IP addresses?

A unique address for a webpage is called a web address or a ______.

Match the TLD with its intended purpose:

What is a 'hot spot' in the context of internet connectivity?

HTML determines the physical hardware requirements of a web server.

What is the term for the first page a website typically displays?

Software that finds websites, webpages, images, and videos related to a specific topic is a web ______.

Match the search operator with its function:

Which media type involves the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images?

Virtual reality requires direct physical interaction with a real-world environment.

What is the general term for applications that combine text with media such as graphics, audio, and video?

A ______ is a visual representation of data and information designed to communicate quickly and simplify complex concepts.

Match the graphic format with its file extension:

In the context of email, what is an email list?

Internet messaging services always guarantee complete privacy of communication.

What is the term for real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer or mobile device?

An online area where users have written discussions about a particular subject is called an online ______.

Match the communication term with its description:

Which of the following is NOT a common broadband internet connection type?

An IP address is a text-based name that corresponds to the physical location of a computer.

What is the function of a DNS server?

The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given period of time is known as ______.

Associate the following units with what they measure on the Internet:

What does HTML primarily define?

All web browsers operate identically and always display the same content in the same way.

What is the term for a software application that allows users to access and view webpages?

A website dedicated to providing up-to-date news, weather, and sports information would be classified as a ______ website.

Match the symbol with the search result it provides:

Which file format is commonly used for images on the web?

Animation on the web always requires complex programming knowledge.

What is the term for the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment?

[Blank], which can be used to extend the capability of a browser, are small programs that add extra features such as playing multimedia formats.

Match the term with its meaning:

What is 'netiquette'?

Flame wars are considered polite and acceptable in online communications.

What should you clearly identify in a message that reveals an outcome to a game or ending to a movie or program?

Treat others ______ as you would like them to treat you.

Match the acronyms for phrases:

What technology was the precursor to the Internet?

Mobile broadband is a type of wired internet connection.

What term describes Internet service providers?

What was one of the original goals of ARPANET, the precursor to the Internet?

Bandwidth refers to the physical size of the network cables used to connect to the Internet.

What is the purpose of a DNS server?

What does HTML stand for and what is its primary function?

Which of the following is an example of a website primarily focused on media sharing?

A 'web app' is a type of mobile application that can only be used on smartphones.

What is the purpose of a web search engine?

______ is the creation and maintenance of websites.

Match the type of website with its description:

Which of the following is NOT an example of multimedia?

A graphic is always a photographic image.

Name four common graphic formats used on the web.

The appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence is called ______.

Flaming, or abusive or insulting messages, are acceptable in online discussions as long as they are factually accurate.

______ is the code of acceptable Internet behavior users should follow while on the Internet.

Match the following Internet services with their descriptions:

In the context of email, what is an email program used for?

Internet messaging services allow you to communicate asynchronously.

What is the primary function of FTP?

An ______ is an online area in which users have written discussions about a particular subject.

Match the acronym with its meaning in online communications:

Which of the following broadband internet connections use a cable or wire to connect to a communications device?

With wireless connections, a computer or device physically attaches via a cable or wire to a communications device.

Name three types of wired broadband Internet connections.

Bandwidth is a measure of the capability of a ______ to send and receive data

Match the type of Wireless broadband Internet connections with their description:

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of the Internet?

The internet originated as ARPANET in September 1979.

What are two main goals of the Internet's origin?

An infographic is a ______ representation of data and information.

Match the following graphic file formats with their types:

Which of these statements are not the golden rule of Netiquette?