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23 Cards in this Set
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A(n)_____ searches only sites that are relevant to a particular topic
a. specialty search engine b. meta search engine c.advanced search page d. boolean operator |
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which boolean operator should you use to include words or phrases in a search?
a. AND b. OR c. INCLUDE d. ALL |
A
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which of the following statements about assessing Web site security is TRUE?
a. unscrupulous web sites may use security symbols such as the VeriSign seal, without being legally entitled to display them b.the URL of a secure Web site should begin with :"http://" c. a VeriSign seal always appears in the browser's status bar when viewing a secure web site d. a web site's information policy ensure that confidential information is kept secure |
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many blogs are designed for easy updating with ___.
a. NIC phone b. motherboard c. listserv d. smart phone |
D
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when an individual makes a purchase from another individual on an online auction site, it is said to be a(n)______ transaction.
a. B2B b. C2B c. B2C d. C2C |
D
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which site has topics within the Computer category for peripherals and security?
a. beginner's guide to Life and the Internet b. New York Times Learning Network c. How stuff Works d. Webopedia |
C
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which of the following are users' opinions posted on your blog?
a. e-mail b. comments c. database entries d. profiles |
B
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which of the following is an advantage of a satellite connection to the Internet?
a. it is less costly than dial-up b. it is more reliable than other connection methods c. your physical location is irrelevant d. computers are already equipped to communicate with satellites |
C
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what protects your e-mail account from junk and unsolicited mail?
a. spam protection b. creating an auto-response message c. forwarding all mail to another account d. changing password |
A
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where do you go to download software to update your computer?
a. how stuff works b. new york times learning network c. microsoft at home d. beginner's guide to life and the internet |
C
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which of the following is the proper order for deleting cookies under Internet Explorer on a computer running Windows Vista?
a. Select the General tab, Open the Internet Options control panel, Click on Delete, Select Delete cookies b. Open the Internet Options control panel, Select the General Tab, Select Delete Cookies, Click on Delete c. Open the Internet Options control panel, Select the General tab, Click on Delete, Select Delete cookies d. Open the Internet Options control panel, Click on Delete, Select the General tab, Select Delete cookies. |
C
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A(n) ____is the part of the search engine responsible for collecting data on the Web.
a. spider b. search engine programmer c. indexer programd. d. keyword sorter |
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which of the following is NOT a sign of a secure Web site?
a. privacy policy b. http:// c. padlock in status bar d. VeriSign seal |
B
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Which one of the following
statements is NOT true about instant messaging? a. It is a popular form of communication. b. You communicate in real time. c. More than two people can IM at the same time. d. Unlike e-mail, IM is good for private conversations. |
D
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When you are shopping online,
which of the following does NOT indicate that you have a secure connection? a. A closed padlock icon in the status bar. b. The URL begins with https. c. The word “secure” in the title bar. d. The VeriSign |
C
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With a podcast, you can
a. subscribe to video and audio content. b. have the most recent content “delivered” automatically. c. play the video and audio content on an MP3 player. d. All of the above. |
D
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A Web page that enables online
collaboration is a. a podcast. b. a wiki. c. a blog. d. an IM chat |
B
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Which of the following is
annoying, but really doesn’t render any harm to your computer? a. Viruses b. Spyware c. Sneakware d. Malware |
B
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One scam that lures Internet
users into revealing personal information is a. malware. b. phishing. c. spam. d. Internet hoax. |
B
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When searching the Internet,
which of the following is true? a. It doesn’t matter which search engine you use; they all provide the same results. b. A subject directory is best to use when you can provide keywords. c. Boolean operators and advanced search pages will help to narrow your results. d. Search engines are best to use when you need to narrow the search by specific topics. |
C
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In the Web address http:/ /www.
irs. gov, which part is considered the top-level domain? a. www b. .gov c. http d. www. irs. gov |
B
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Which of the following provides
the fastest broadband Internet connection by transmitting data at the speed of light? a. Cable b. DSL c. Fiber-optics d. Satellite |
C
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The primary disadvantage to
cable Internet access is that the quality and effectiveness of the service a. are affected by the number of users on the same cable line at any time. b. depend on your proximity to a phone company central office. c. can be affected by adverse weather conditions. d. depend on the Internet service provider you select |
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