Exam 8: The Internet

Even though in everyday use many people use the terms Internet and Web interchangeably, they are not the same thing. _________________________

What are the main characteristics of satellite Internet access?

The lack of feedback is one disadvantage of Web-based training and distance learning.

Most search sites use a ____-a software program-in conjunction with a huge database of information about Web pages to help visitors find Web pages that contain the information they are seeking.

Conventional dial-up connects to the Internet at a maximum of ____.

In 1993, a group of professors and students at the University of Illinois National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) released the Netscape Web browser. _________________________

Instant messaging (IM) is the original industry term for the process of placing telephone calls over the Internet. _________________________

A company that provides Web services is sometimes referred to as a(n) ____________________.

The term ____________________-based training refers to any instruction delivered via the Web.

____ Web sites provide access to specic types of useful information, such as maps and driving directions.

____________________ enables individuals to create self-published, inexpensive Internet radio broadcasts in order to share their knowledge, express their opinions on particular subjects, or share original poems, songs, or short stories with interested individuals.

The Internet Society provides leadership in addressing issues that may impact the future of the Internet and oversees the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards.

____________________ Internet access is a type of direct connection that transmits via standard telephone lines.

Describe message boards.

Many Web pages today use ____-small text files that are stored on your hard drive by a Web server-to identify return visitors and their preferences.

Web conferences typically take place via a personal computer or mobile phone and are used by businesses and individuals.

One advantage of using personal computers for Internet access is that they have relatively large screens for viewing Internet content and keyboards for easier data entry. _________________________

ISPs that offer free Internet access typically obtain revenue by selling on-screen ads.

People who use the Internet for activities, such as looking up telephone numbers, browsing through online catalogs, or making an online purchase, are referred to as "users."

Application service providers (ASPs) supply the information that is available through the Internet.