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The Internet

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the internet

a)

An app (application or program) that allows you to view information on the web Examples: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Fire Fox, Safari

b)

Copyrighted software that you are not allowed to use or possess without the owner's permission

c)

A huge network of computers all connected together; a global network of networks

d)

An app (application or program) that allows you to view information on the web Examples: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Fire Fox, Safari

2.

What is the world wide web

a)

A distinct part of the Internet with addresses sharing a common suffix or under the control of a particular organization or individual

b)

Words or symbols that connect your search words together to either narrow or broaden your number of results Examples: AND/+, OR, NOT/-

c)

Same thing as website address; addresses have to follow a consistent pattern (e.g http://something.com or www.something.com )

d)

A collection of data stored in one unit, identified by a name

3.

What is a hypertext link

a)

A document stating the restrictions and practices that a user must agree to for access Policy (AUP) to their employer's or school's computer network or the Internet

b)

A word or picture that takes you to another webpage (or another place on the same webpage) when you click on it

c)

A distinct part of the Internet with addresses sharing a common suffix or under the control of a particular organization or individual

d)

Copyrighted software that is licensed to be used for free, but is still under the owner's control

4.

What is a URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

a)

Same thing as website address; addresses have to follow a consistent pattern (e.g http://something.com or www.something.com )

b)

A symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product

c)

In US copyright law, the rule that short excerpts of copyright material may, under certain circumstances, be quoted word-for-word for purposes such as criticism, news reporting, teaching, and research, without the need for permission from or payment to the copyright holder.

d)

A web page that is set as the default or start-up page on a browser

5.

What is a domain

a)

An app (application or program) that allows you to view information on the web Examples: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Fire Fox, Safari

b)

A distinct part of the Internet with addresses sharing a common suffix or under the control of a particular organization or individual

c)

The rights possessed by the owner of intellectual property (e.g. a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or a design)

d)

Copyrighted software that is licensed to be used for free for a trial period, but payment must be made to the owner for permanent use

6.

What is a web browser

a)

A word or picture that takes you to another webpage (or another place on the same webpage) when you click on it

b)

Words or symbols that connect your search words together to either narrow or broaden your number of results Examples: AND/+, OR, NOT/-

c)

Moral principles that guide a person's behavior; standards of what is right and wrong

d)

An app (application or program) that allows you to view information on the web Examples: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Fire Fox, Safari

7.

What is a search engine

a)

An app (application or program) that allows you to view information on the web Examples: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Fire Fox, Safari

b)

Specialized websites that help you find what you're looking for on the web Examples: Yahoo, Google, Bing, Ask, AOL

c)

The rights possessed by the owner of intellectual property (e.g. a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or a design)

d)

A public copyright license that allows free use of a copyrighted work because the owner of the material wants people to be able to share, use, and build upon a work that he/she has created

8.

What are boolean operators

a)

Words or symbols that connect your search words together to either narrow or broaden your number of results Examples: AND/+, OR, NOT/-

b)

The rights possessed by the owner of intellectual property (e.g. a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or a design)

c)

A document stating the restrictions and practices that a user must agree to for access Policy (AUP) to their employer's or school's computer network or the Internet

d)

Copyrighted software that is licensed to be used for free for a trial period, but payment must be made to the owner for permanent use

9.

What is acceptable use

a)

A web page that is set as the default or start-up page on a browser

b)

A document stating the restrictions and practices that a user must agree to for access Policy (AUP) to their employer's or school's computer network or the Internet

c)

Tools in a search engine that allow one to filter a search by language, country, domain, file type, etc.

d)

An audio file of a person speaking about a certain topic, with new episodes occurring weekly

10.

What are ethics

a)

Laws

b)

Moral principles that guide a person's behavior; standards of what is right and wrong

c)

Published works that have no owner and no copyright. Free to everyone to use as they wish.

d)

Copying someone else's work and claiming it as your own or not giving proper credit to the owner

11.

What is plagiarism

a)

Moral principles that guide a person's behavior; standards of what is right and wrong

b)

A public copyright license that allows free use of a copyrighted work because the owner of the material wants people to be able to share, use, and build upon a work that he/she has created

c)

A web page that is set as the default or start-up page on a browser

d)

Copying someone else's work and claiming it as your own or not giving proper credit to the owner

12.

What is a homepage

a)

Published works that have no owner and no copyright. Free to everyone to use as they wish.

b)

A web page that is set as the default or start-up page on a browser

c)

To place something, such as a video or song, on a website or in a document

d)

A saved shortcut to a webpage, so you can get to it easily

13.

What does embed mean

a)

To place something, such as a video or song, on a website or in a document

b)

Tools in a search engine that allow one to filter a search by language, country, domain, file type, etc.

c)

A saved shortcut to a webpage, so you can get to it easily

d)

A website that allows users to add and update content on the site for the benefit of other users

14.

What are advanced search tools

a)

A saved shortcut to a webpage, so you can get to it easily

b)

Tools in a search engine that allow one to filter a search by language, country, domain, file type, etc.

c)

A regularly updated website, typically run by one person, that is written in an informal or conversational style; an online journal

d)

An audio file of a person speaking about a certain topic, with new episodes occurring weekly

15.

What is a bookmark/favorite site

a)

Tools in a search engine that allow one to filter a search by language, country, domain, file type, etc.

b)

A website that allows users to add and update content on the site for the benefit of other users

c)

A saved shortcut to a webpage, so you can get to it easily

d)

A regularly updated website, typically run by one person, that is written in an informal or conversational style; an online journal

16.

what is a podcast

a)

An audio file of a person speaking about a certain topic, with new episodes occurring weekly

b)

A website that allows users to add and update content on the site for the benefit of other users

c)

A set of rules for acceptable online behavior

d)

A regularly updated website, typically run by one person, that is written in an informal or conversational style; an online journal

17.

what is a web conference

a)

A website that allows users to add and update content on the site for the benefit of other users

b)

A regularly updated website, typically run by one person, that is written in an informal or conversational style; an online journal

c)

An audio file of a person speaking about a certain topic, with new episodes occurring weekly

d)

A meeting where participants can view live video of each other on their computers through the Internet

18.

What is netiquette

a)

The act of posting or sending offensive messages over the Internet

b)

A set of rules for acceptable online behavior

c)

Trying to anger or annoy others online by posting mean, irrelevant, or offensive comments

d)

A regularly updated website, typically run by one person, that is written in an informal or conversational style; an online journal

19.

What is trolling

a)

A set of rules for acceptable online behavior

b)

Unsolicited (unwanted) email that is sent to large numbers of people and that consists mostly of advertising

c)

Trying to anger or annoy others online by posting mean, irrelevant, or offensive comments

d)

The act of posting or sending offensive messages over the Internet

20.

What is flaming

a)

The act of posting or sending offensive messages over the Internet

b)

Unsolicited (unwanted) email that is sent to large numbers of people and that consists mostly of advertising

c)

A set of rules for acceptable online behavior

d)

Trying to anger or annoy others online by posting mean, irrelevant, or offensive comments

21.

What is spam

a)

A set of rules for acceptable online behavior

b)

Trying to anger or annoy others online by posting mean, irrelevant, or offensive comments

c)

The act of posting or sending offensive messages over the Internet

d)

Unsolicited (unwanted) email that is sent to large numbers of people and that consists mostly of advertising

22.

What is an internet service provider

a)

Allows a computer (and router) to connect to the Internet; short for 'Modulator/ Demodulator'.

b)

A company that provides internet service to homes and businesses. Examples: Century Link, Comcast Xfinity

c)

Sends data from a local area network (LAN) to another network connection

d)

The first type of Internet connection, it shared a telephone landline, made beeping and buzzing sounds, and was VERY slow

23.

What is a modem

a)

Allows a computer (and router) to connect to the Internet; short for 'Modulator/ Demodulator'.

b)

A company that provides internet service to homes and businesses. Examples: Century Link, Comcast Xfinity

c)

Sends data from a local area network (LAN) to another network connection

d)

The first type of Internet connection, it shared a telephone landline, made beeping and buzzing sounds, and was VERY slow

24.

What is a router

a)

Allows a computer (and router) to connect to the Internet; short for 'Modulator/ Demodulator'.

b)

A company that provides internet service to homes and businesses. Examples: Century Link, Comcast Xfinity

c)

Sends data from a local area network (LAN) to another network connection

d)

The first type of Internet connection, it shared a telephone landline, made beeping and buzzing sounds, and was VERY slow

25.

What is dial-up internet

a)

An internet connection using a dedicated (not shared) telephone landline; short for 'Digital Subscriber Line; 3rd fastest connection type

b)

The first type of Internet connection, it shared a telephone landline, made beeping and buzzing sounds, and was VERY slow

c)

An internet connection using the same cable that connects to your TV; 2nd fastest connection type

d)

An Internet connection using tiny glass or plastic strands that carry light beams; the very fastest connection type, up to 1 gbps download speed

26.

What is cable internet

a)

An internet connection using a dedicated (not shared) telephone landline; short for 'Digital Subscriber Line; 3rd fastest connection type

b)

The first type of Internet connection, it shared a telephone landline, made beeping and buzzing sounds, and was VERY slow

c)

An internet connection using the same cable that connects to your TV; 2nd fastest connection type

d)

An Internet connection using tiny glass or plastic strands that carry light beams; the very fastest connection type, up to 1 gbps download speed

27.

What is DSL internet

a)

An internet connection using a dedicated (not shared) telephone landline; short for 'Digital Subscriber Line; 3rd fastest connection type

b)

The first type of Internet connection, it shared a telephone landline, made beeping and buzzing sounds, and was VERY slow

c)

An internet connection using the same cable that connects to your TV; 2nd fastest connection type

d)

An Internet connection using tiny glass or plastic strands that carry light beams; the very fastest connection type, up to 1 gbps download speed

28.

What is fiber optic

a)

An internet connection using a dedicated (not shared) telephone landline; short for 'Digital Subscriber Line; 3rd fastest connection type

b)

The first type of Internet connection, it shared a telephone landline, made beeping and buzzing sounds, and was VERY slow

c)

An internet connection using the same cable that connects to your TV; 2nd fastest connection type

d)

An Internet connection using tiny glass or plastic strands that carry light beams; the very fastest connection type, up to 1 gbps download speed

29.

What is broadband

a)

An internet connection using a dedicated (not shared) telephone landline; short for 'Digital Subscriber Line; 3rd fastest connection type

b)

The first type of Internet connection, it shared a telephone landline, made beeping and buzzing sounds, and was VERY slow

c)

An internet connection using the same cable that connects to your TV; 2nd fastest connection type

d)

A high-capacity data transmission method using a wide range of frequencies, which enables a large number of messages to be communicated at the same time; another name for high-speed internet

30.

What is bandwidth

a)

When an ISP purposely slows down your internet speed based on what you are doing throttling online

b)

Describes the maximum speed at which data can be transferred through your Internet connection at one time

c)

A measurement of how much data can be transferred in one second over your internet connection; mbps is for megabits (used to measure data transfer speed)

d)

The process of using a mobile device as a modem to connect another device (such as a laptop) to the Internet. To do so, the phone must have mobile data enabled.

31.

What is megabits

a)

When an ISP purposely slows down your internet speed based on what you are doing throttling online

b)

Describes the maximum speed at which data can be transferred through your Internet connection at one time

c)

A measurement of how much data can be transferred in one second over your internet connection; mbps is for megabits (used to measure data transfer speed)

d)

The process of using a mobile device as a modem to connect another device (such as a laptop) to the Internet. To do so, the phone must have mobile data enabled.

32.

What is tethering

a)

When an ISP purposely slows down your internet speed based on what you are doing throttling online

b)

Describes the maximum speed at which data can be transferred through your Internet connection at one time

c)

A measurement of how much data can be transferred in one second over your internet connection; mbps is for megabits (used to measure data transfer speed)

d)

The process of using a mobile device as a modem to connect another device (such as a laptop) to the Internet. To do so, the phone must have mobile data enabled.

33.

What is throttling

a)

When an ISP purposely slows down your internet speed based on what you are doing throttling online

b)

Describes the maximum speed at which data can be transferred through your Internet connection at one time

c)

A measurement of how much data can be transferred in one second over your internet connection; mbps is for megabits (used to measure data transfer speed)

d)

The process of using a mobile device as a modem to connect another device (such as a laptop) to the Internet. To do so, the phone must have mobile data enabled.

34.

What is wireless

a)

Technologies without physical wires connecting sender and receiver Examples: radio, infrared, wi-fi, Bluetooth

b)

A wireless technology using a router

c)

A wireless technology using radio waves

35.

What is wi-fi

a)

Technologies without physical wires connecting sender and receiver Examples: radio, infrared, wi-fi, Bluetooth

b)

A wireless technology using a router

c)

A wireless technology using radio waves

36.

What is bluetooth

a)

Technologies without physical wires connecting sender and receiver Examples: radio, infrared, wi-fi, Bluetooth

b)

A wireless technology using a router

c)

A wireless technology using radio waves