Internet Theory Module 7


1) In the Web address yahoo.co.au the last two letters (au) stand for

One answer only.
   Automatic
   Australia
   Austria
   Auto-signature


2) What is a protected Web site

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   A web site controlled by the government
   A Web site that provides anti-virus protection
   A web site that requires a Username and password before access is granted
   A web site controlled by the Internet Society


3) How could your computer become infected with a virus when using the Internet?

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   By entering information into an questionnaire on a Web page
   By searching for information
   By adding a Web site to your Favorites list
   By downloading unknown files from the Internet


4) What does URL stand for

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   Uniform Relocation Line
   Usual Research List
   Uniform Resource Locator
   Usual Right Location


5) A book mark folder is one which

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   Stores files you wish to keep
   Stores links to Web pages
   Stores saved images from web pages
   Stores lists of books about Web sites


6) What does encryption mean?

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   Encoding of data to prevent data getting lost
   Encoding of data to prevent infection by a computer virus
   Encoding of data to prevent accidental deletion
   Encoding of data to prevent unauthorised access


7) What is a protected web site

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   A web site which you have to pay for
   One for which you need a Username and Password to access
   A web site controlled by the government
   A site which offers free software


8) What is the difference between the World Wide Web and the Internet

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   There is no difference they mean the same thing
   Governments own the Internet whereas people own the WWW
   The Internet is the Interconnection of Networks whereas the WWW is the sum of all web sites
   Web sites are free but the Internet costs


9) How could your computer become infected with a virus when using the Internet

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   By adding a web site to your Favorites
   By navigating using Hyperlinks to other web sites
   By accessing an unknown site
   By downloading software


10) What type of software would you need to connect to the Internet

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   A Publishing Application
   An Integrated Package
   A Web Browser
   A Word Processing Package


11) A temporary store for Web pages on a user?s computer is also known as?

One answer only.
   Encryption
   Cache
   Digital Certificate
   Biscuits


12) ISP stands for:-

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   International Society for Protocols
   Internet Service Provider
   Internet Security Patrol
   International Service Provider?


13) Which of the following is an advantage of email?

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   It is done in real time
   Being able to send one message to more than one person at a time
   It is always secure
   It eliminates the need for normal postal mail


14) How could your computer be infected with a virus when using email?

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   Sending an email with an attachment
   Receiving an email
   Downloading an unknown file from the Internet
   Moving an email from one folder to another


15) What is the make up of the following e-mail address? suebown@yahoo.co.uk

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   Protocol @ domain
   host @ subdomain
   username @ subdomain name
   username @ domain


16) What is an Auto-Signature

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   An electronic signature used to buy goods on the Internet
   An electronic signature used to authenticate the identity of the sender of the message
   A signature which you can set to automatically appear at the end of your messages
   An electronic signature that contains the address for an e-mail


17) How can a computer become inflected with a virus

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   Opening an attachment from an unknown source
   Creating a folder to store saved emails
   Replying to an email from a known source
   Deleting an unopened email.


18) Which one of the following conforms to network etiquette (netiquette)?

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   Getting messages out quickly without spell checking them
   Always using capitals
   Only replying to messages marked Urgent
   Keeping messages short and clear and spell checking before sending.


19) What is the function of a Modem

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   The modem allows you to be able to listen to voice mail
   It allows you to access secure Internet sites
   It is necessary if you want to use the Internet
   Is only required if you want to download program software for the Internet


20) Why would you want to use a secure site when purchasing goods using the Internet?

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   It means that the provider handles the transaction as a priority
   No cost is made for the purchase when using the Internet
   Only one-person can make a purchase at any one time
   The site takes every possible to make sure your banking details are protected


21) This is an example of an Internet address: http//ammased.edu/cyberead/webcraft.html http stands for

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   The web sites location
   The location of the site
   The protocol being used to transmit the information
   The country of origin of the main internet site


22) webcraft.html refers to:

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   The file name
   The location of the server
   The name of the Internet provider
   The name of the last web page viewed.


23) Which one of the following statements is correct?

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   e-mail can not be uses to send graphics
   e-mails can be addressed to more that one person
   e-mail will replace surface mail
   e-mail users can have the same address


24) How can you prevent or reduce the amount of junk mail you receive in your e-mail account.

One answer only.
   Only use your e-mail after 6.00pm
   Always close your inbox after use
   Use the filters provided by your e-mail account
   Only open e-mail with attachments

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