Web Basics: Knowledge Trivia Quiz

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    What is the home page of a Web site?

    • The starting point of a Web site, almost like the front cover of a book or magazine.
    • Where a Web author must list his or her credentials.
    • The best page of a Web site.
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Are you familiar with the web basics, and do you think you can pass this quiz? The web is a bunch of interconnected computers talking to one another. But what makes the web work? From its functionality to its applications, what is all there that lets users share information or data? Well, if you want to learn about it, take this quiz!

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  • 2. 

    What two things happen when you place your cursor over a link?

    • You return to the home page and back to the domain name.

    • Your cursor turns into an arrow and the URL of the link appears in the lower left of your screen.

    • Your cursor turns into a hand and the URL of the link appears in the lower left of your screen.

    Correct Answer
    A. Your cursor turns into a hand and the URL of the link appears in the lower left of your screen.
    Explanation
    When you place your cursor over a link, two things happen: your cursor turns into a hand and the URL of the link appears in the lower left of your screen. This is a common behavior in web browsers, where the hand cursor indicates that the link is clickable and the URL preview provides additional information about the destination of the link.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a domain name?

    • Nyu.edu

    • Cnn.ext

    • Novemberlearning.com

    • Whitehouse.gov

    Correct Answer
    A. Cnn.ext
    Explanation
    The domain name system (DNS) is used to identify and locate websites on the internet. In this question, all the options except "cnn.ext" are valid examples of domain names. "nyu.edu," "novemberlearning.com," and "whitehouse.gov" are all examples of domain names because they consist of a unique name followed by a top-level domain (TLD) such as .edu, .com, or .gov. However, "cnn.ext" is not a valid domain name because it does not have a recognized TLD.

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  • 4. 

    A link allows you to:

    • Make notes about the information on a Web page.

    • Access a formal reference to an information source.

    • Instantly connect to another Web page.

    Correct Answer
    A. Instantly connect to another Web page.
    Explanation
    A link allows you to instantly connect to another web page. It serves as a clickable element that, when clicked, redirects the user to a different web page or a different section within the same page. This allows for seamless navigation and quick access to additional information or related content.

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  • 5. 

    What is the internet?

    • An assortment of ideas over the web.

    • A network of many different computers connected together.

    • A server.

    • A Web browser.

    Correct Answer
    A. A network of many different computers connected together.
    Explanation
    The internet is not just a single computer or server, but rather a vast network of multiple computers connected together. This network allows for the exchange of information and communication between these computers, enabling users to access and share various resources, such as websites, files, and services. The internet is a global network that spans across the world, connecting millions of devices and facilitating the flow of data.

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  • 6. 

    A URL:

    • Is the same as an IP address, but much easier to remember than a list of numbers.

    • Is also known as a Web address.

    • Contains a domain name.

    • All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above.
    Explanation
    The given answer, "All of the above," is correct because a URL is indeed the same as an IP address, but it is much easier to remember than a list of numbers. Additionally, a URL is also known as a Web address and it contains a domain name. Therefore, all the statements mentioned in the options are true, making "All of the above" the correct answer.

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  • 7. 

    What is the purpose of truncating a URL?

    • To help navigate through a Web site.

    • To help find the homepage of a Web site.

    • To help find more information on a Web site.

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Truncating a URL refers to shortening or removing parts of the URL to make it easier to navigate through a website. By truncating the URL, users can quickly access different pages within a website without having to manually type in the entire URL each time. Additionally, truncating a URL can also help in finding the homepage of a website by removing unnecessary subdirectories or parameters. Lastly, truncating a URL can aid in finding more information on a website by removing specific page references and allowing users to explore different sections of the site. Therefore, all of the given options are valid purposes for truncating a URL.

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  • 8. 

    A domain name:

    • Can sometimes tell you about the Web browser you are using.

    • May be designed to fool you about the actual content of the site.

    • Will never contain an extension.

    • Tells you absolutely nothing about the content of a site - ever.

    Correct Answer
    A. May be designed to fool you about the actual content of the site.
    Explanation
    A domain name may be designed to fool you about the actual content of the site. This means that the domain name may be intentionally misleading or deceptive, giving the impression that the site offers certain content or services when it actually does not. This can be done for various reasons, such as to trick users into clicking on the website or to gain their trust for malicious purposes. Therefore, it is important to be cautious and verify the actual content of a site rather than solely relying on its domain name.

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  • 9. 

    How do you truncate a Web address?

    • Remove the domain name from the URL.

    • Remove the http:// or the www. from the URL.

    • Remove levels from the URLs right to the left until you are left with the domain name

    • None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. Remove levels from the URLs right to the left until you are left with the domain name
    Explanation
    To truncate a web address, you need to remove levels from the URLs right to the left until you are left with the domain name. This means removing any subdomains or directories in the URL, keeping only the main domain name. This process allows you to shorten the web address and access the main website directly without navigating through any specific pages or subdomains. Removing the domain name or the http:// or www. from the URL would not achieve the desired truncation.

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  • 10. 

    Identify the correct domain name within the following URL:http://www.shakespeare.com/Poetry/ieindex.html

    • Http://www.shakespeare.com/Poetry

    • Www.shakespeare.com/Poetry

    • Shakespeare.com

    • Www.shakespeare.com

    Correct Answer
    A. Shakespeare.com
    Explanation
    The correct domain name within the given URL is "shakespeare.com". This is because the domain name is the main part of a URL that identifies the website. In this case, "shakespeare.com" is the domain name, while the rest of the URL represents the specific page or directory within the website.

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