Itstar Internet And World Wide Web
The Internet can connect you to people, information, and resources around the world. This quiz assesses your understanding of how to connect to the Internet, browse Web pages, navigate Web sites, use search engines, and communicate with others using e-mail, instant messaging, blogs, and other media. An option button () enables you to select only a single answer per question. A checkbox () enables you to select multiple answers per question. The Score Assessment button scores your assessment and enables us to assess your knowledge of computer basics. Once you have clicked this button, you cannot change your Read moreanswers or respond to unanswered questions. The Time Remaining clock displays the remaining time you have to complete the assessment. When time expires, the assessment will automatically display your score report and personalized learning plan.
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Which of the following must you use to access the Internet?
- A.
Taskbar
- B.
Notification Area
- C.
Microsoft Paint
- D.
Web Browser
Correct Answer
D. Web BrowserExplanation
The Correct Answer is
D) Web Browsers are an essential item to allow you to access the InternetRate this question:
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- 2.
List two devices you must have to connect to the Internet
- A.
Computing Device
- B.
Connection Device
- C.
Instrumental Device
- D.
Automotive Port
Correct Answer(s)
A. Computing Device
B. Connection DeviceExplanation
The correct answers are
A and B
You connect your to the Internet using a computing and connection deviceRate this question:
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- 3.
Which language can you use to create and publish a Web page?
- A.
Hypertext Markup Language
- B.
Wireless Markup Language
- C.
Standard General Language
- D.
Hypertext Transfer Language
Correct Answer
A. Hypertext Markup LanguageExplanation
The correct answer is
A) Hypertext Markup Language enables you to build HTML pagesRate this question:
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- 4.
NotAttempted As you read your e-mail messages in Windows Mail, you notice that some messages require a follow-up activity. What will you do to ensure that you remember to do the follow-up activities for the messages?
- A.
Sort messages by name
- B.
Create a To-Do list
- C.
Move the email messages to a new folder
- D.
Set a flag
Correct Answer
D. Set a flagExplanation
The correct answer is
D) Flagging messages will enable you to remember them laterRate this question:
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- 5.
You use Windows Mail to exchange e-mail. You want to track the details of the people with whom you communicate. Which method will allow you to easily access all of the contact details in alphabetical order?
- A.
Sort by name
- B.
Create Signature
- C.
Use Address Book
- D.
Set a Flag
Correct Answer
A. Sort by nameExplanation
The correct answer is
A) Sorting by name enables you to put emails in alphabetical orderRate this question:
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- 6.
What information do you need to easily identify and access a particular Web site?
- A.
Your friend's name
- B.
Alphanumeric code
- C.
Domain name
- D.
Word Pad
Correct Answer
C. Domain nameExplanation
The correct answer is
C) Domain names can be looked up to determine ip addressesRate this question:
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- 7.
You will go camping next week. You want to connect to the Internet at the campground location, but do not have time or money to buy any cables. Which of the following connection methods will you most likely use?
- A.
Wireless
- B.
Logical
- C.
Physical
- D.
Hydro
Correct Answer
A. WirelessExplanation
The correct answer is
A) You will most likely connect to the internet using a wireless methodRate this question:
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Joe uses Microsoft® Windows® Vista on his office computer. He wants to connect to the Internet using a wireless method. Therefore, he specifies a wireless device and password to log on to the connection. Which process does a computer system use to validate a user's logon information?
- A.
Facilitation
- B.
Authorization
- C.
Initialization
- D.
Authentication
Correct Answer
D. AuthenticationExplanation
The correct answer is
D) Authentication is
(1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message.
(2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. Passwords, digital certificates, smart cards and biometrics can be used to prove the identity of the client to the network. Passwords and digital certificates can also be used to identify the network to the client. The latter is important in wireless networks to ensure that the desired network is being accessed.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which part of the computer is used to connect the computer to a network?
- A.
Graphic Card
- B.
Monitor
- C.
Scanner
- D.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Correct Answer
D. Network Interface Card (NIC)Explanation
The correct answer is
D) A network interface controller (also known as a network interface card, network adapter, LAN adapter and by similar terms) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Four of your friends simultaneously download a large article from the Internet. If your friends have the connections shown in the following exhibit, who will be the last one to finish downloading the file?
- A.
Nikhil
- B.
Susan
- C.
David
- D.
Ken
Correct Answer
A. NikhilExplanation
IThe correct answer is
A) Nikhil has the fastest connectionRate this question:
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- 11.
You own a small bookstore. You want to provide online services for your customers. Where will you go to get an Internet connection for your computer?
- A.
Internet Cafe
- B.
Internet Service Provider
- C.
Hardware Store
- D.
Software Development Company
Correct Answer
B. Internet Service ProviderExplanation
The correct answer is
B) Internet Service Provider is the only dedicated company that will help you connect your online storeRate this question:
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- 12.
What information should you not tell someone in a chat room on the Internet as it is considered personal information
- A.
Country of Origin
- B.
Home Address
- C.
Emotion
- D.
Phone Number
- E.
Checking Account
Correct Answer(s)
B. Home Address
D. Phone Number
E. Checking AccountExplanation
The correct answers are:
B) Home Address should never be given in a chat room as you are not sure who is listening
D) Name should not be given in a chatroom as a person could find information about you using your name
E) Checking Account and routing information should not be given in a chat room unless you want someone to empty your accountRate this question:
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- 13.
You are searching for information on the Internet. Of the information listed below, what information is the least questionable?
- A.
Information more than 10 years old
- B.
Information from a validated source
- C.
Information from an opinionated source
- D.
Information from an independent source
Correct Answer
B. Information from a validated sourceExplanation
The correct answer is:
B) All information should be validated to ensure it is accurateRate this question:
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- 14.
You open the home page for www.google.com. You want to see results for all articles related to Kevin Johnson that do not include his basketball career. What type of searching is this?
- A.
Network Searching
- B.
Youtube Searching
- C.
Boolean Searching
- D.
Detailed Searching
Correct Answer
C. Boolean SearchingExplanation
The correct answer is:
B) Boolean searching is the best choiceRate this question:
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- 15.
You open the home page for www.alpineskihouse.com. On the home page, you see a link for the weather report. You want to view the weather report in a separate window, but you do not want to close the home page. What will you do to view the weather report in a separate window?
- A.
Type the keyword weather in the address bar and then click New Page.
- B.
Click the link for the weather report.
- C.
Right Click the link for the weather report and choose Open in New Window
- D.
Type the keyword weather in the Search box.
Correct Answer
C. Right Click the link for the weather report and choose Open in New WindowExplanation
The correct answer is:
C) Right Click the link for the weather report and choose the option open in new windowRate this question:
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