CIW Set 3

The official CIW Web site has an IP address of 72.44.192.233. Which technology allows Web users to enter the URL www.CIWcertified.com in the browser address bar to access the site, instead of having to remember and enter the IP address?

• HTTP

• SSL

• DNS

• NNTP

Which choice lists the required elements for HTTP to function?

• Client, Web page and DNS

• Browser, HTML and TCP/IP

• Server, HTML and DNS

• Client, server and TCP/IP

Which of the following strategies will help protect your computer against virus attacks?

• Perform regular backups of your hard drive.

• Update the definitions for your malware protection application frequently.

• Open e-mail attachments only from unknown senders.

• Configure security settings for your Web browser to the lowest possible level.

What is the difference between a computer virus and a worm?

• A worm can replicate itself, whereas a virus requires user action to replicate.

• A virus can replicate itself, whereas a worm requires user action to replicate.

• A worm can deposit an illicit server, whereas a virus cannot.

• A virus can deposit an illicit server, whereas a worm cannot.

You opened an e-mail attachment, an it launches a virus. The virus takes control of your system, and you are unable to run your anti-virus software. Which of the following is the best step for you to take next?

• Let the virus run its course.

• Plug in your backup drive to try to initiate an immediate backup of important files.

• Turn off your computer and reboot from a known, clean system disk.

• Call your local authorities to report identity theft.

You are configuring an e-mail client to connect to your e-mail account. Which of the following is required to set up the e-mail account?

• A NDS server address

• A POP3 address

• An FTP address

• An HTTP address

Xue's company has provided her with a desktop computer to use at work. She has configured her e-mail client on this work computer to include her personal e-mail account so that she can conveniently download messages and check her personal e-mail. Xue should be aware that:

• The company will block personal e-mail accounts.

• The company will have access to her personal e-mail messages.

• The company must permit her to receive personal e-mail messages.

• The company will ignore the e-mail messages to respect her privacy.

You are using an e-mail client that you are unfamiliar with. You need to send an e-mail with an attachment but you do not see a feature labeled "attachment" anywhere on the client. What icon should you look for that is commonly used to invoke the e-mail attachment?

• Folder

• Paperclip

• Lock

• Checkmark

Your child's high school has created a wiki for its social science classes to support blogs and collaborative projects. Your child also contributes photos of extracurricular events to the school's Facebook site. Which term collectively describes these types of Web usage?

• Mashup

• Web 1.0

• Folksonomy

• Web 2.0

You are the technology coordinator for a small multi-national corporation with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo, and London. You have been as ked to coordinate a live and interactive meeting that will allow executives from each of the offices to meet virtually and share presentations. What is the best way to achieve this desired goal?

• Web conference

• Podcast

• Conference call

• Webcast