A web browser classifies web pages in an organized set of categories and related subcategories.

 Exploring the Internet - Class #7 and #8

Quiz Yourself: 

What is wrong with each of the following statements?

1. A Web browser classifies Web pages in an organized set of categories, such as sports or shopping, and related subcategories.

2. Audio and video files are downloaded to reduce their file sizes.

3. Popular portals include iTunes, RealPlayer, and Windows Media Player.

4. The more widely used search engines for personal computers are: Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox, Opera, and Safari.

5. To improve your Web searches, use general nouns and put the least important terms first in the search text.

The ____ is a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.

A(n) ____ address is a number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet.

The ____, a widely used service on the Internet, consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents.

Each document on the Web, called a Web ____, can contain text, graphics, audio, and video.

The purpose of a(n) ____ Web site as shown in the accompanying figure is to promote or sell a product or service.

A(n) ____ Web site as shown in the accompanying figure uses a diary or journal format to reflect the interests, opinions, and personalities of the author and sometimes site visitors.

Most ____ as shown in the accompanying figure are open to modification by the general public

Many Web page addresses begin with ____, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, a set of rules that defines how pages transfer on the Internet.

A Web page may contain a(n) ____, which is a built-in connection to another Web page or part of a Web page.

On the Web, a subject ____ classifies Web pages into an organized set of categories and related subcategories.

A(n) ____ is a Web site that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location.

A(n) ____ is a collaborative Web site that allows users to add to, modify, or delete the Web site content via their Web browser.

A content ____ is a business that gathers and organizes Web content and then distributes, or feeds, the content to subscribers for free or a fee.

The term ____ refers to any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality.

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____ is a digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photograph.

If any of the images in the accompanying figure could be clicked to display a larger version of the image, they would be ____ images.

Many Web pages such as the one shown in the accompanying figure use ____, which is the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence.

On the Web, web sites like the one in the accompanying figure can make use of ____, which includes music, speech, or any other sound.

The more common usage of the term, ____ page, refers to the first page that a Web site displays, such as that shown in the accompanying figure.

MP3 format ____ much of the original quality of the sound.

reduces an audio file to about one-tenth its original size, and preserves

To listen to an audio file on your computer, you need special software called a ____.

____ is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow.

____ consists of full-motion images that are played back at various speeds.

____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional (3-D) space

A(n) ____ is a program that extends the capability of a browser.

Web publishing involves ____.

A customer visits an online business through its ____, which contains product descriptions, graphics, and a shopping cart.

As represented in the accompanying figure, ____ is a business transaction that occurs over an electronic network such as the Internet.

The accompanying figure illustrates e-retail, which is an example of e-commerce, most of which is ____ e-commerce.

business-to-business (B2B)

You use a(n) ____ program to create, send, receive, forward, store, print, and delete e-mail messages.

____, which is the transmission of messages and files via a computer network, is a primary communications method for both personal and business use.

An e-mail ____ is a combination of a user name and domain name that identifies a user so he or she can receive Internet e-mail.

In an e-mail address, the ____ is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet and/or numbers, that identifies a specific user

A(n) ____ is a real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer.

____ enables users to speak to other users over the Internet (instead of the public switched telephone network).

A popular Web-based type of discussion group that does not require a newsreader is a(n) ____.

____ is the code of acceptable behavior users should follow while on the Internet; that is, it is the conduct expected of individuals while online.

In e-mail, newsgroups, and chat rooms, use ____, such as :) and :(, to express emotion.

A Web ____ is a collection of Web pages and associated items, such as documents and pictures, stored on a Web server.

A(n) ____ is application software that allows users to access and view Web pages.

Pointing to, or positioning the pointer on, a link on a Web page typically changes the shape of the pointer to a small hand with a pointing index finger.

A wiki is a business that gathers and organizes Web content and then distributes, or feeds, the content to subscribers for free or a fee.

Streaming allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting.

In an Internet e-mail address, an & symbol separates the user name from the domain name.

Uploading is the process of transferring documents, graphics, and other objects from a server on the Internet to your computer.

An ISP (Internet service provider) is a regional or national access provider.

All current browsers and Web sites require the http:// and www portions of a Web address.

An entertainment Web site contains factual information.

Most Web pages include only formatted text and links.

To develop a Web page, you must be a computer programmer.

Computer ____ entails having knowledge and understandingof computers and their uses.

A(n) ____ is an electronic device, operating under thecontrol of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data,manipulate the data according to specified rules, produce results, and storethe results for future use.

A computer contains many electric, electronic, andmechanical components known as ____.

___consist(s) of a computer’s electronic components that store instructionswaiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions.

A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on____ media.

A(n) ____ is anyone who communicates with a computer orutilizes the information it generates.

When a computer connects to a network, such as the one inthe accompanying figure, it is ____.

The____, which is pictured in the accompanying figure, is a worldwide collectionof networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies,educational institutions, and individuals.

The Web contains ____ of documents called Web pages.

A Web page can contain ____.

A(n)____ is an informal Web site consisting of time-stamped articles in a diary orjournal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order

A(n)____ is recorded audio stored on a Web site that can be downloaded to acomputer or a portable digital audio player

____ is a series of instructions that tells a computerwhat to do and how to do it.

Witha ____, such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, you interact withsoftware using text, graphics, and visual images.

graphicaluser interface (GUI)

Asshown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____ is a miniature image thatrepresents a program, an instruction, or some other object.

Whena user starts a computer, portions of the ____ (of which Microsoft Windows,shown in the accompanying figure, is an example) load into memory from thecomputer’s hard disk

A(n)____ system is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities amongcomputer hardware devices.

A(n) ____ program is a type of system software thatallows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing acomputer, its devices, or its programs.

____ is the process of setting up software to work with acomputer, printer, and other hardware components.

A(n) ____ is someone who develops software or writes theinstructions that direct the computer to process data into information.

A ____ computer is a computer that can perform all of itsinput, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.

____ computers use a Macintosh operating system (Mac OSX).

A(n)____ computer, as shown in the accompanying figure, is a portable, personalcomputer small enough to fit on your lap

Asshown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____ device is a computing device smallenough to carry in a pocket.

Resembling a letter-sized slate, a(n) ____ is a specialtype of notebook computer that allows you to write or draw on the screen usinga digital pen.

A(n) ____ computer is designed so the system unit, inputdevices, output devices, and any other devices fit entirely on or under a deskor table.

____ are the fastest, most powerful computers -- and themost expensive.

A(n) ____ computer is a special-purpose computer thatfunctions as a component in a larger product.

A(n)____ includes any company with fewer than 50 employees, as well as theself-employed who work from home

small office/home office (SOHO)

An increasing number of employees and students are ____users, who work on a computer while away from a main office or school.

Examples of power users include all of the followingEXCEPT ____.

Acategory of user, called a(n) ____ user, requires the capabilities of apowerful desktop computer, called a workstation Term

Each employee or customer who uses a computer in a largebusiness is a(n) ____ user.

Many large companies use the words, ____ computing, torefer to the huge network of computers that meets their diverse computingneeds.

____ is a work arrangement in which employees work awayfrom a company’s standard workplace and often communicate with the officethrough the computer.

With ____, users access account balances, pay bills, andcopy monthly transactions from a bank’s computer right into their owncomputers.

People access ____ Web sites to file taxes, apply forpermits and licenses, pay parking tickets, buy stamps, report crimes, apply forfinancial aid, and renew vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses.

Investors often use ____ investing to buy and sell stocksand bonds without using a broker.

Through ____, health-care professionals in separatelocations conduct live conferences on computers.

____ refers to the use of computers to assist withmanufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly.

Datais a collection of unprocessed items, which can include ____.

audio, images, text, numbers

____is/are (a) commonly used input device(s).

A keyboard, A mouse, A scanner

____is/are a main component(s) on the motherboard.

Communicationsoccur over ____.

cables, satellites, cellular radio networks

____are a type of system software.

Utility programs, Operating systems

You interact with a program through its user interface.

Youcan often connect a device like the one shown in the accompanying figure to apersonal computer to exchange information.

With a handheld game console, the controls, screen, andspeakers are built into the device.

A server is a handheld Internet-enabled device.

Breakthroughs in surgery, medicine, and treatments seldomresult from scientists’ use of computers.

____ helps users create newsletters, brochures, advertisements,postcards, greeting cards, letterhead, business cards, banners, calendars,logos, and Web pages.

Few personal DTP programs include paint/image editing software or photoediting software.

A(n) ____ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allowsaccess, retrieval, and use of that data.

____ software is a type of software that can guide individuals,families, or small business through the process of filing federal taxes.

____ software is a simplified accounting programthat helps home users and small office/home office users balance theircheckbooks, pay bills, track personal income and expenses, track investments,and evaluate financial plans

____ is a Web application productivity suite.

Most online Help also links to textbooks that are available inbookstores and software stores.

Common editing tasks include ____.

copying and pasting, inserting, deleting

____ software is a type of application software that allows users tocreate, access, and manage a database.

To click a button on the screen requires moving the pointer to thebutton and then pressing and releasing a button on the mouse.

is a request for specific data from a database

Homeowners or potential homeowners can use ____ to assist them with thedesign, remodeling, or improvement of a house, deck, or environment.

home design/landscaping software

A font ____, such as bold, italic, and underline shown in theaccompanying figure, adds emphasis to a font.

Pasting is the process of transferring an item from a specific location ina document to a clipboard.

A(n) ____ is a name assigned to a specificdesign of characters, such as Cambria or Calibri, as shown in the accompanyingfigure

____ is/are a collection of drawings, diagrams,maps, and photographs that you can insert in documents

____ size, such as 12-point or 28-point shown inthe accompanying figure, indicates the size of the characters in a particularfont.

Application software often includes a clip art/image ____, which is acollection of clip art and photographs.

____ software is a type of software that teaches a particular skill.

____ allows users to speak to other users over the Internet.

Similar to CBT, ____ typically consists of self-directed, self-pacedinstruction about a topic.

One popular type of image editing software, called ____, allows users toedit digital pictures by removing red-eye, erasing blemishes, restoring agedphotos, adding special effects, or creating electronic photo albums.

____ software for personal computers includesinteractive games, videos, and other programs designed to support a hobby orprovide amusement and enjoyment.

____ is a type of application software for communications that providesfor real-time exchange of messages, files, audio, and/or video with anotheronline user.

____ software is a type of application software that enables users toenter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on apage.

____ software is a type of application software that allows users todraw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen toolssuch as a pen, brush, eyedropper, and paint bucket.

____ software is a type of software that assists in the preparation oflegal documents and provides legal information to individuals, families, andsmall businesses.

To ____ a document means to make changes to its existing content.

____ is the electronic equivalent of a user manual.

A software ____ is a collection of individual application programs soldas a single package.

____ software is application software that assists people in becomingmore effective and efficient while performing their daily business activities.

Word processing software includes a spellingchecker, which reviews the spelling of ____.

the entire document, individual words, sections of a document

Web page ____ software is a type of application software that helpsusers of all skill levels create Web pages that include graphical images,video, audio, animation, and other special effects.

Personal computer operating systems often use the concept of ____, asshown in the accompanying figure, which is an on-screen work area that has agraphical user interface.

When users ____ a document, they change its appearance.

____ software is a type of application software that allows a user toplan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of aproject.

In a database, each row, called a field, contains a specific category ofdata within a record.

Presentation software typically includes a clip gallery that ____.

provides images, pictures, and video to enhancepresentations

With spreadsheet software, you can create a ____, such as that shown inthe accompanying figure, to show a trend during a period of time.

Presentation software typically provides avariety of predefined presentation formats that define complementary colors for____ on the slides.

graphical accents, text, backgrounds

When using spreadsheet software like that shown in the accompanyingfigure, the rows and columns collectively are called a(n) ____.

____, which includes encyclopedias and dictionaries, provides valuableand thorough information for all individuals.

____ software is a type of application software that allows users tocreate and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics.

When you create a document, you ____.

enter text, insert graphic images, enter numbers

A function like the one shown in the accompanying figure ____.

is a predefined formula that performs commoncalculations

____ software like that shown in the accompanying figure is a type ofapplication software that allows users to organize data in rows and columns andperform calculations on the data.

____ is a type of education in which students learn by using andcompleting exercises with instructional software.

With spreadsheet software, you can create a ____, such as that shown inthe accompanying figure, to show the relationship of parts to a whole.

Most personal finance software includesfinancial planning features, such as ____.

analyzing home loans, managing retirement savings, preparing income taxes

____ is a type of CBT (computer-based training) that uses Internettechnology and consists of application software on the Web.

What is the term used in the web that classifies web pages in an organized set of categories such as sports or shopping and related subcategories?

What is defined as classified web pages in an organized set of categories?

What is an application that allows users to access and view web pages?

Is an application that allows you to search for content on the Web and displays multiple web pages based on the content or a word you have typed?