Searching The Web Unit Test

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    Top Level Domain NamesWhat is the domain for an U.S. governmental agency?

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Would you like to be a specialist in web searching? It is not as difficult as you might think. The greatest way to search the internet is to utilize the power built into search engines such as Yahoo, Bing, or Ask. Com. Enter words that pertain to whatever you are looking for, and the search engine will present a list of sites that include that information. It would help if you tried this quiz.

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  • 2. 

    WWW is the abbreviation for:

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "World Wide Web" because WWW is commonly used as an abbreviation for the term "World Wide Web." It refers to the system of interconnected documents and resources, accessed through the internet, that allows users to navigate and share information globally. "world wide web" is not the correct answer as it is not capitalized and does not conform to the standard abbreviation.

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  • 3. 

    What is the domain name for a charitable and not-for-profit organization?

    Explanation
    The domain name for a charitable and not-for-profit organization is .org. This domain extension is commonly used by organizations that are dedicated to social causes and do not operate for profit. It helps to distinguish these organizations from commercial entities that typically use other domain extensions such as .com. The variations in capitalization (ORG, org) do not matter as domain names are not case-sensitive.

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  • 4. 

    What domain would a business and other commercial enterprises use?

    Explanation
    A business and other commercial enterprises would typically use the domain ".com" for their website. This domain is widely recognized and associated with commercial activities. The variations in capitalization (com, COM, .COM) do not change the meaning or function of the domain, as domain names are not case-sensitive.

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  • 5. 

    What type of domain name would Auburn University have as the last part of their domain name? Note: I'm not asking for their web address.

    Explanation
    Auburn University would have a .edu domain name as the last part of their domain name. The .edu domain is reserved for educational institutions in the United States. It is used by universities, colleges, and other educational organizations to indicate their affiliation with the education sector.

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  • 6. 

    URL is the abbreviation for:

    Explanation
    URL is the abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locator, which is a standardized way of addressing resources on the internet. It is used to locate and identify resources such as web pages, images, videos, and files. The correct answer options are all variations of the same abbreviation, with different capitalizations. However, the capitalization does not affect the meaning or usage of the term, as it is not case-sensitive.

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  • 7. 

    The ______  ______ is the main page of a Web site to which all other pages within the site are linked.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Home Page, home page, HOME PAGE". The home page is the main page of a website that serves as the starting point for users to navigate through the site. It is the page to which all other pages within the site are linked, providing users with an overview of the website's content and allowing them to access different sections or pages of the site.

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  • 8. 

    What is the domain name used by network service providers?

    Explanation
    The domain name used by network service providers is ".net". This is a top-level domain (TLD) commonly used by organizations involved in networking technologies and services. It is often used by internet service providers, web hosting companies, and other network-related businesses. The variations in capitalization (".NET", "net", "Net", "NET") are all acceptable and refer to the same domain.

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  • 9. 

    When you click the refresh or reload button, it ___________ the Web page being reviewed.

    Explanation
    When you click the refresh or reload button, it reloads the Web page being reviewed. This action refreshes the page by fetching the latest version of the content from the server and displaying it on the screen. The page is essentially reloaded or refreshed to ensure that any updates or changes made to the content are reflected accurately.

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  • 10. 

    The portion of the URL below is known as the what?http://

    Explanation
    The portion of the URL "http://" is known as the protocol. The protocol specifies the rules and procedures for communication between devices over a network. In this case, "http" stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, which is a protocol used for transmitting hypertext documents on the World Wide Web. The "http://" at the beginning of a URL indicates that the website is using this protocol for communication.

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  • 11. 

    This is the gateway to the Internet and a special software program used to access information on the Internet. It is needed to read HTML files and to move from one HTML document to another on the WWW.

    Explanation
    A browser is a special software program used to access information on the Internet. It is the gateway to the Internet, allowing users to read HTML files and navigate from one HTML document to another on the World Wide Web (WWW). The term "browser" can refer to any software program that allows users to access and view web pages, including popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. The capitalization of the word "Browser" in the answer does not change the meaning or explanation.

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  • 12. 
    Look at the picture below. In the address bar, identify the pathname by keying your answer below. Note: your answer must be typed exactly as shown for the pathname in order to be counted as correct. - ProProfs

    Look at the picture below. In the address bar, identify the pathname by keying your answer below. Note: your answer must be typed exactly as shown for the pathname in order to be counted as correct.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "/Demetrius-Lamar-Workspace". This is the exact pathname shown in the address bar of the picture.

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  • 13. 

    HTTP is the method or protocol that computers use to communicate with each other to move information across the Internet. HTTP is the abbreviation for:

    • HypterText Transfer Protocol

    • Hyper Terminal Text Protocol

    • Hyper Text Protocol

    • HyperThread Transfer Protocol

    Correct Answer
    A. HypterText Transfer Protocol
    Explanation
    HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol. It is the method or protocol that computers use to communicate with each other and transfer information across the Internet.

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  • 14. 
    Look at the image. What is the name of the bar where the number 2 is located? Hint: this bar tells you the name of the program or software and the name of the page you are on. - ProProfs

    Look at the image. What is the name of the bar where the number 2 is located? Hint: this bar tells you the name of the program or software and the name of the page you are on.

    Correct Answer
    title bar
    Title Bar
    Title bar
    TITLE BAR
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "title bar". The title bar is a horizontal bar located at the top of a window that displays the title of the program or software and the name of the current page or document. It provides information about the content and helps users identify and navigate between different windows or pages.

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  • 15. 

    The Browser WindowThis button located on your browser window, when clicked, returns you to the home page or start page of the browser.

    Correct Answer
    Home button
    Home Button
    home button
    home
    Home
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Home button" or any variation of it because it is a button located on the browser window that, when clicked, takes the user back to the home page or start page of the browser.

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  • 16. 
    Look at the image. What is the domain name for this address? - ProProfs

    Look at the image. What is the domain name for this address?

    Correct Answer
    www.proprofs.com
    www.proprofs.com/
    Explanation
    The domain name for this address is "www.proprofs.com" because it is the main part of the URL that identifies the website. The additional "/ " at the end does not change the domain name, it only indicates that it is the root directory of the website.

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  • 17. 
    Look at the image. What is the filename? Type your answer below. In order for your answer to be correct, you must type the filename exactly as shown in the image. - ProProfs

    Look at the image. What is the filename? Type your answer below. In order for your answer to be correct, you must type the filename exactly as shown in the image.

    Correct Answer
    /submit2.php
    submit2.php
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "/submit2.php,submit2.php" because the image shows the filename as "/submit2.php" followed by "submit2.php". Both answers are identical and match the filename shown in the image.

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  • 18. 

    The _______  _______ gives the name of the Web page loading, the load status, and other important information.

    Correct Answer
    status bar
    Status Bar
    STATUS BAR
    Explanation
    The status bar is a feature in web browsers that displays the name of the webpage being loaded, the load status, and other important information. It is usually located at the bottom of the browser window. The status bar provides useful information to the user about the progress of the webpage loading and can also display other notifications such as error messages or security warnings.

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  • 19. 

    What is the pathname for http://www.nasa.gov/hqpao/welcome.html ?

    Correct Answer
    /hqpao
    hqpao
    /hqpao/
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "/hqpao/welcome.html". This is because the question asks for the pathname of the given URL, which is the part of the URL that comes after the domain name. In this case, the domain name is "http://www.nasa.gov" and the pathname is "/hqpao/welcome.html". The other options provided ("/hqpao", "hqpao", "/hqpao/") are not the complete pathnames for the given URL.

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  • 20. 

    Www.swep.com is an example of a __________  ___________.

    Correct Answer
    domain name
    Domain Name
    DOMAIN NAME
    Explanation
    The given answer "domain name, Domain Name, DOMAIN NAME" is correct. It is referring to the website "www.swep.com" which is an example of a domain name. A domain name is the unique address that identifies a website on the internet. In this case, "swep.com" is the domain name of the website. The answer is provided in different formats (lowercase, capitalized, and uppercase) to account for possible variations in the way it may be written.

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  • 21. 

    How many parts are there to a URL?

    Correct Answer
    4
    four
    Explanation
    A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) consists of four main parts: the protocol, the domain name, the path, and the query parameters. The protocol specifies the communication method (such as HTTP or HTTPS), the domain name identifies the website or server, the path specifies the specific page or resource within the website, and the query parameters are used to pass additional information to the server. Therefore, there are indeed four parts to a URL.

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  • 22. 
    Look at the image. What is the name of the bar where the number 1 is located? This bar is also located in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.  - ProProfs

    Look at the image. What is the name of the bar where the number 1 is located? This bar is also located in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. 

    Correct Answer
    Menu Bar
    Menu bar
    menu bar
    MENU BAR
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Menu Bar". The bar where the number 1 is located is called the Menu Bar, and it is also found in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

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  • 23. 

    The __________ is a global network of computers that are connected to one another. Anyone from any part of the world can connect and share information.

    • Internet

    • Browser

    • Home Page (Start Page button)

    • World Wide Web

    Correct Answer
    A. Internet
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Internet. The Internet is a global network of computers that are connected to one another. It allows anyone from any part of the world to connect and share information.

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  • 24. 

    One of the ways to open a browser is to click on the start button on the taskbar.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    One of the ways to open a browser is by clicking on the start button on the taskbar. This is a common method used by many users to access their browsers. By clicking on the start button, a menu opens up where users can find the browser icon and launch it. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 25. 

    There are two subsets that use protocols on the Internet to move files and/or locate, store, or transmit information. One of them is FTP. What is the other?

    Correct Answer
    gopher
    Gopher
    Explanation
    The other subset that uses protocols on the Internet to move files and/or locate, store, or transmit information is Gopher.

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  • 26. 

    The ____________  _________ displays an active file or Web address and can be used to access an Internet address (site).

    Correct Answer
    Address box
    address box
    Address Box
    ADDRESS BOX
    Explanation
    The address box displays an active file or web address and can be used to access an internet address (site). It is a feature commonly found in web browsers that allows users to enter the URL of a website they want to visit. The address box can be typed in or can also display suggestions as the user types, making it easier to navigate to a specific website.

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  • 27. 

    The Internet and the World Wide Web are the same.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The Internet and the World Wide Web are not the same. The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers that allows communication and information exchange. On the other hand, the World Wide Web is a system of interconnected documents and other resources, linked by hyperlinks and URLs, that can be accessed through the Internet. While the Internet is the infrastructure that enables the connection between computers, the World Wide Web is a service that operates on top of the Internet, providing access to websites and webpages.

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  • 28. 

    List the three transfer protocols used in your Searching the Web assignments. Transfer protocol is used transport a file. Hint: two of the three have abbreviations. Please list the abbreviations instead of the full name for the first two. Separate your answers with a comma and one space only. Example: OMG, LOL, funny or omg, lol, funny

    Correct Answer
    HTTP, FTP, Gopher
    http, ftp, gopher
    Gopher, HTTP, FTP
    ftp, http, gopher
    gopher, ftp, http
    Explanation
    The three transfer protocols used in the Searching the Web assignments are HTTP, FTP, and Gopher. These protocols are used to transport files over the internet.

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  • 29. 

    The Internet uses a multiple-part addressing scheme to define the route to the file being accessed. What is the addressing scheme called?

    Correct Answer
    Uniform Resource Locator
    uniform resource locator
    Uniform resource locator
    UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATOR
    Explanation
    The addressing scheme used by the Internet to define the route to the file being accessed is called the Uniform Resource Locator (URL). It is a standardized way to specify the location of a resource on the internet, such as a webpage or a file. The URL consists of various parts, including the protocol (such as HTTP or HTTPS), the domain name or IP address of the server, and the specific path to the file. The URL is case insensitive, so it can be written in lowercase or uppercase letters.

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  • 30. 

    TRUE OR FALSE A period (dot) seperates the pathname and filename from the domain name.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    A period (dot) does not separate the pathname and filename from the domain name. In a URL, the domain name is separated from the pathname and filename by a forward slash (/), not a period. The period is used to separate the different parts of a domain name, such as www.example.com.

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