Chap 2 Quiz

The Internet has its roots in a networking project started by an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense.

• True

• False

A web server is an example of a host.

• True

• False

The Internet uses two IP addressing schemes: IPv4 and IPv6.

• True

• False

http://www.nps.gov is an example of a URL.

• True

• False

A shopping cart allows a customer to collect items to purchase on an e-retail website

• True

• False

Most browsers require you to enter the protocol and host name in a web address

• True

• False

A host in a network performs which of the following tasks?

• Ensures satellite communications are functional

• Exclusively monitors wireless networks to search for data transmission errors

• Routes transmissions over a network to guarantee data reaches its intended destination

• Provides services and connections to other computers on the network

In Internet terminology, what is the term, google.com, called?

• domain name

• Internet service provider

• webpage protocol

• TLD

Which of the following best describes e-commerce?

• A customer (consumer) experience requiring the Internet, cash, a shopping cart, and videos

• A business transaction that occurs over an electronic network such as the Internet

• The sale of electronic goods and services that enable an Internet connection

• A transaction between two businesses that are bartering and auctioning goods and services via secure telephonic connections

Your friend Luis recently was the victim of identity theft and has asked your advice for how to protect himself in the future.

Which of the following will you NOT recommend to Luis?

• Use shopping club and buyer cards.

• Preprint your phone number or Social Security number on personal checks.

• Turn off file and printer sharing on your Internet connection.

• Do not click links in or reply to spam.