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WorksheetsInternet Basics Review
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
What is the official birthday of the internet?
January 1, 1983
May 1, 2023
July 1, 1983
January 1, 2024
What is social media?
A place to store and organize web pages
A tool that automatically will open when the web browser is opened
A platform to share information in an informal format
Its is the only way we can see the internet.
What is the function of favorites or bookmarks?
To share information in an informal format
To require a password for access
To automatically open when the web browser is opened
To store and organize web pages
What are alt tags?
Descriptive words or phrases which accompany photos to identify what the image is when the image will not open or load
Websites used to share, post and exchange information in an informal format
Networks or websites which require a password or security code to gain access
Feature which can be used to store and organize a list of web pages
What is the purpose of a firewall?
A collection of web pages with a common theme
A website used for sharing information
A software program for retrieving data
Preventing unauthorized access to or from a private network
What is the importance of online security?
A software program for retrieving data
A collection of web pages with a common theme
A website used for sharing information
Protecting personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access or theft
What is the World Wide Web?
A software program for retrieving data
Portion of the Internet consisting of computer sites containing billions of documents called web pages
A single web document which opens in a browser
A website used for sharing information
Which of the following is the purpose of an ISP?
A company which provides internet connection for a fee.
A program connecting several computers together at a central location
A software program which will retrieve data using the internet
A software program which allows users to view confidential information
What is a host name?
A collection of web pages with a common theme
A website used for sharing information
A software program for retrieving data
First portion of a web name; often “www.”
What is a computer virus?
A website used for sharing information
Computer program which replicates and spreads itself from one computer to another
A collection of web pages with a common theme
A software program for retrieving data
What is a server?
Allows equipment such as fax machines, printers and files to be served to multiple computers
A software program for retrieving data
A website used for sharing information
A collection of web pages with a common theme
When did the internet become a household tool?
1960s
1983
1995
2014
Which of the following is an example of a company that is only located on the internet?
Walmart
Netflix
McDonald's
Target
What is a mobile internet connection?
An internet connection using modem
An internet connection through cell phone providers
An internet connection through radio waves
An internet connection using cable or telephone outlets
Which web browser is most popular among Mac users?
Internet Explorer
Firefox
Chrome
Safari
Which of the following is NOT a form of internet communication?
Email systems
Instant messaging programs
Online shopping
Social media
How has internet changed the way people access entertainment?
It has made entertainment options limited
It has made entertainment more expensive
It has made entertainment options more accessible and diverse
It has not impacted entertainment options at all
What is the precursor of DSL and the original broadband?
Dial-up
Wifi
ISP
Top-Level Domain
Which of the following statements accurately describes the origin of the internet?
The internet's initial use dates to the 1960s by governments to aid during the Cold War
The internet was first utilized by the public in 1983 for communication purposes
The internet originated in the 1970s as a means of global commerce
The internet became widely accessible in 1995, marking its official birthday
What is the code languages for websites?
HTML
Hyperlink
KJLM
LMTH
Which of the following could become a negative result of continued internet growth?
More free-flowing information
More internet industry jobs
More international communication
More government regulations and restrictions
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of internet connection?
Wireless
Cable
Mobile
Server
A web browser is defined as which of the following?
Software program retrieving and presenting data using the internet
Collection of networks linked together at a central location
Equipment allowing information to be served to multiple computers
Webpages which are formatted similarly and linked together
"WWW" is the abbreviation for which of the following?
World Wide Web
World Without Websites
Workforce Wide Web
World Wide Watch
Which of the following is a form of informal internet communication?
Banking
Video Steaming
Social Media
Which of the following is NOT considered a financial use of the internet?
Banking
Shopping
Paying bills
Video Streaming
Email is considered which type of internet use?
Financial
Communication
Research
Entertainment
Reading a book by using a tablet is considered which type of internet use?
Financial
Communication
Research
Entertainment
How many parts make up a web address?
One
Two
Three
Four
Which of the following is NOT included in the navigation bar?
Minimize
Previous
Forward
Refresh
Where is the scroll bar located inside a web browser?
Top of the window
Left of the window
Bottom of the window
Right of the window
Which of the following is the best description of a search engine?
A website used to connect one computer to another
A software program which searches the internet for words or phrases and returns a list as to where each is located.
A group of networks working together to generate inforamtion
A collection of webpages which are formatted in the same way
Which of the following was NOT a guideline for internet research provided in the presentation?
Use a minus sign to eliminate words from a search
Use quotations to find exact wording results
Use capitalization to narrow the search
Do not use suffixes
Search engines do NOT check __________ when executing a keyword search.
Photos
Titles
Headings
Web Addresses
Match the following
Typically used by commercial companies
.com
Used by educational facilities
.edu
Used by organizations for their websites
.org
Used for governmental websites
.gov
Which of the following is NOT considered an internet risk?
Hacker
Identity Theft
Virus
Educational Research
Which of the following is NOT a possible result of personal information being located on an unsecured network?
A computer hacker breaks into the network and downloads information
A person’s identity is stolen
A computer virus is downloaded to the network
A person’s financial information is downloaded to social media
Which of the following is the best description of a hacker?
A computer user who attempts to acquire unauthorized entry to servers and computer systems
A hardware program which checks information coming from the internet or a network and either turns it away or allows it to pass through to the computer
A computer program which replicates and spreads itself from one computer to another
An internet user who uses social networking sites, chat rooms or other cyberspace to approach and eventually hurt other people
Which of the following is the best description of an online predator?
A computer user who attempts to acquire unauthorized entry to servers and computer systems
A hardware program which checks information coming from the internet or a network and either turns it away or allows it to pass through to the computer
A computer program which replicates and spreads itself from one computer to another
An internet user who uses social networking sites, chat rooms or other cyberspace to approach and eventually hurt other people.
Which of the following is NOT a way computer viruses are spread?
Emails
Pop-up ads
Secure networls
Website links
Which of the following is NOT web browser?
Safari
Explorer
Chrome
Which of the following is a disadvantage of making payments online?
It is much quicker than shopping in person
It can risk providing private information to a website
It has a large amount of paperwork involved
It is a convenient method for paying bills
Which of the following is located in the tools or settings tab with a web browser?
Refresh
Minimize
Zoom
Forward
Which of the following is NOT a search engine?
Yahoo
Chrome
Bing
Which of the following is a defense technique to protect computers from incoming risks?
Turn the computer off at night
Do not use any social networking platforms
Have a secure firewall
Click on all the hyperlinks on a webpage
Having an online presence for businesses can lead to increased customer satisfaction, improved first impressions and higher sales.
True
False
Which of the following types of broadband uses cable TV lines for internet access?
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Dial-up
Cable
Wireless
Mobile connections depend on the location of the cell phone and the speed of the internet connection varies based on the service provider's data plans.
True
False
Which of the following is a potential risk associated with online shopping, banking and bill payments?
Increased convenience
Greater product options
Exposure to identify theft and internet crimes
Paper-free payment methods
Which of the following is the purpose of alt tags associated with photos on webpages?
To identify the photographer of the image
To describe the content of the photo for browsers unable to display it
To provide a link to a related webpage
To add decorative elements to the webpage
Researching online can be more effective by capitalizing important words for better recognition by search engines.
True
False
Which of the following is the primary purpose of firewalls in the context of internet security?
To create a barrier against physical break-ins
To monitor social media activities
To check and control information from the internet or a network
To facilitate secure online transactions
Complex passwords do NOT significantly contribute to improving security against hackers.
True
False
Match the following
The first portion of the web address (www)
Hostname
The unique middle part of the address
Domain Name
The URL, the last portion of the address
Top-level domain
