Do You Have Basic Idea Of Internet Rules And Regulations?
This quiz has been developed for students to test their basic knowledge about Internet access rules and regulations. It deals with all aspects of the internet such as URL's, school rules, federal laws and vocabulary words pertaining to the internet. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
- 1.
If flamed, a user should?
- A.
Reboot the computer and start again
- B.
Report it to a teacher
- C.
Respond with similar language
- D.
Call the FBI
Correct Answer
B. Report it to a teacherExplanation
If a user is flamed, it means that they have been subjected to online harassment or insults. In such a situation, it is important for the user to report it to a teacher or any authority figure who can address the issue appropriately. Reporting the incident allows the user to seek help and take necessary actions to stop the harassment, rather than responding with similar language or resorting to extreme measures like calling the FBI.Rate this question:
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- 2.
[email protected] is what type of URL?
- A.
Email address
- B.
Web site
- C.
FTP site
- D.
Gopher site
Correct Answer
A. Email addressExplanation
The given URL, [email protected], is an email address. This can be inferred from the format of the URL, which follows the typical structure of an email address with a username (Wortmanbros) followed by the @ symbol and the domain name (brightnet.com).Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which part of the URL ([email protected]) is the domain name?
- A.
Wortmanbros.
- B.
Com
- C.
Brightnet
- D.
@
Correct Answer
C. BrightnetExplanation
The domain name in the given URL ([email protected]) is "brightnet". The domain name is the part of the URL that identifies the website or the organization associated with the email address. In this case, "brightnet" is the domain name followed by the top-level domain ".com".Rate this question:
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- 4.
Keywords or natural language with Boolean terms are used
- A.
In a citation
- B.
With sending Email
- C.
In making Internet searches
- D.
Accessing a web site
Correct Answer
C. In making Internet searchesExplanation
Keywords or natural language with Boolean terms are used in making Internet searches. When conducting an Internet search, users input specific words or phrases into a search engine to find relevant information. These keywords help the search engine understand the user's intent and retrieve the most relevant results. Boolean terms, such as "AND," "OR," and "NOT," can be used to refine the search by combining or excluding certain keywords. This allows users to narrow down their search and find more specific information. Therefore, the correct answer is "in making Internet searches."Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following URL's is a website?
- A.
Gopher://marvel.loc.gov
- B.
Http://www.moneypage.com
- C.
Ftp://mirrors.aof.com
- D.
Mailto:[email protected]
Correct Answer
B. Http://www.moneypage.comExplanation
The correct answer is http://www.moneypage.com. This URL starts with "http://" which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, indicating that it is a website address. The "www" signifies that it is a World Wide Web address, and "moneypage.com" is the domain name of the website.Rate this question:
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- 6.
--Bibliography Webster, Daniel. The Cold War Revisited: A splintered Germany (online)http://usa.coldwar.server.gov/index/war/countries/former/soviet.html, November 5, 1996. This is an example of
- A.
Newsgroup posting
- B.
Boolean search
- C.
A flame
- D.
A citation
Correct Answer
D. A citationExplanation
The given answer is "a citation" because the provided information is a reference to a specific source, which is Webster, Daniel's article titled "The Cold War Revisited: A splintered Germany." A citation is a way of acknowledging and providing details about the source of information used in a piece of work, such as an article or research paper. In this case, the citation includes the author's name, the title of the article, the website where it can be found, and the date of publication.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When AND, OR, and NOT are used with Internet keyword searches, they are called?
- A.
Domains
- B.
Boolean search terms
- C.
Conjunctions
- D.
Gophers
Correct Answer
B. Boolean search termsExplanation
When AND, OR, and NOT are used with Internet keyword searches, they are referred to as Boolean search terms. Boolean search terms are used to combine or exclude keywords in order to refine and narrow down search results.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Business for personal profit on the Internet may be conducted through the Crestview network
- A.
As a group
- B.
With a teacher's approval
- C.
If less than $1,000. profit is raised
- D.
Never
Correct Answer
D. NeverExplanation
Conducting business for personal profit on the Internet through the Crestview network is never allowed.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following software application can you legally copy without any special permission or fees?
- A.
Microsoft software
- B.
The Sims (any purcheased software game)
- C.
Freeware
- D.
Copyrighted software
Correct Answer
C. FreewareExplanation
Freeware refers to software that is available for free and can be legally copied without any special permission or fees. Unlike copyrighted software, which is protected by intellectual property laws and requires authorization for copying, freeware is distributed by the author or developer for free use and distribution. This means that users can freely download and copy freeware without any legal restrictions or costs.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Netscape and Internet Explorer are examples of?
- A.
Search engines
- B.
Web browsers
- C.
Web sites
- D.
Newsgroups
Correct Answer
B. Web browsersExplanation
Netscape and Internet Explorer are examples of web browsers. Web browsers are software applications that allow users to access and navigate the internet, view web pages, and interact with web content. Netscape and Internet Explorer were popular web browsers in the early days of the internet, before being replaced by newer browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.Rate this question:
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