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What do you know about communication and network? Do you think you have what it takes to ACE this quiz? For this quiz, you will be required to be conscious of what to do if you or your child see something on the internet that is inappropriate or makes you uncomfortable, what the internet is a collection of, and how are algorithms and internet related. This quiz can help you with communication and network. Give it a shot.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Emma in Year 8 was using a search engine to look for some images to go into a history presentation she clicked through to a website with images that made her feel uncomfortable she thinks that these images should not be on a website what action should Emma take?

    • A.

      Bookmark the webpage so she can find it later

    • B.

      Share the site with her friends

    • C.

      Tell a trusted adult teacher or parent about the website she found

    • D.

      Ignore the fact that she accidentally found the website

    Correct Answer
    C. Tell a trusted adult teacher or parent about the website she found
    Explanation
    Emma should tell a trusted adult teacher or parent about the website she found. This is the appropriate action to take when encountering inappropriate or uncomfortable content online. By informing a trusted adult, they can provide guidance, support, and take necessary steps to address the issue and ensure Emma's safety and well-being.

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  • 2. 

    On a website, there are usually several ways to move from one page to another page or to another website. Which of the following could not be used to take the viewer to another page or to another website?

    • A.

      An item on a menu bar at the top or side of the page

    • B.

      An image that has been tied to another page

    • C.

      A hyperlink in text that may b blue and underlined

    • D.

      The scroll bar on the side of the page

    Correct Answer
    D. The scroll bar on the side of the page
    Explanation
    The scroll bar on the side of the page cannot be used to take the viewer to another page or website. Scroll bars are used to navigate within the current page by scrolling up or down, but they do not provide links to other pages or websites.

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  • 3. 

    Complete this sentence to make the statement that best describes what the Internet is a collection of.......

    • A.

      Pages of information including text images and video

    • B.

      Devices all joined together by networks all over the world

    • C.

      Different websites all over the world

    • D.

      Computers spaced out all over the world

    Correct Answer
    B. Devices all joined together by networks all over the world
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Devices all joined together by networks all over the world." This answer accurately describes the concept of the Internet, which is a global network of interconnected devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and servers. These devices are connected through various networks, allowing them to communicate and share information with each other across the globe.

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  • 4. 

    When a search engine returns the results of a search query, an algorithm ranks the individual web pages in order of relevance and shows them in that order. Which Factor does the algorithm use to determine the ranking of a page?

    • A.

      The number of other web pages that link to it

    • B.

      The number of hits or viewings of the webpage

    • C.

      The number of individual words on the web page

    • D.

      The count of the number of times the search criteria appear on the web page

    Correct Answer
    D. The count of the number of times the search criteria appear on the web page
    Explanation
    The algorithm uses the count of the number of times the search criteria appear on the web page to determine its ranking. This means that the more relevant the search criteria are to the content of the web page, the higher it will rank in the search results.

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  • 5. 

    Internet protocol (IP) addresses play an important role in the transmission of data over networks. Which of the following completes this definition of an IP address? An IP address uniquely identifies...

    • A.

      A computer on a network

    • B.

      A phone on a mobile network

    • C.

      A domain such a .com or .co.uk

    • D.

      A computing device connected to a network

    Correct Answer
    D. A computing device connected to a network
    Explanation
    An IP address uniquely identifies a computing device connected to a network. It serves as a unique identifier for devices such as computers, servers, routers, and other network devices. IP addresses are essential for routing data packets between different devices on a network and enabling communication between them.

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  • 6. 

    Search engines have many different advanced options to help filter the results of a query tick the ones you would find in the available advanced options in a search engine?

    • A.

      Language

    • B.

      Number of hits

    • C.

      Date last updated

    • D.

      Reading level

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Language
    C. Date last updated
    Explanation
    Search engines provide advanced options to help users filter their search results. Two of these options are language and date last updated. The language option allows users to specify the desired language of the search results, ensuring that they are relevant and understandable. The date last updated option allows users to filter the results based on the recency of the information, ensuring that they are accessing the most up-to-date content. These options enhance the search experience and allow users to find the most relevant and current information according to their preferences.

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