KEY
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Select the best response for the following statements.
1.
A Web site address also is referred to as a(n) _________ .
A.
Location bar
B.
URL
C.
Address bar
D.
toolbar
2.
The __________ identifies the IP address.
A.
domain name
B.
history window
C.
content advisor
D.
disk cache
3.
The first graphical browser was named __________ .
A.
Internet Explorer
B.
Navigator
C.
Microsoft
D.
Mosaic
4.
A(n) __________ serves as a publicly accessible journal or log.
A.
instant message
B.
blog
C.
newsgroup
D.
5.
protocol
A(n) _________ displays a record of all the sites you have visited recently.
A.
discussion board
B.
blog
C.
favorites list
D.
history list
TRUE/FALSE
Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.
T
F
1. Fiber optics is a type of Internet connection.
T
F
2. VoIP always uses traditional telephone lines.
T
F
3. Microsoft's Web site is the first page that always is displayed when you start your browser.
T
F
4. You can use AutoSearch to locate Web pages on the Internet.
T
F
5. Web pages cannot be saved to an individual's computer.
FILL IN THE BLANK
Complete the following sentences by writing the correct word or words in the blanks provided.
1.
The original name for the Internet was ARPANET.
2.
HTML is a computer language that determines how Web pages are formatted and displayed.
3.
To download a file means to transfer it from the Web server to your computer.
4.
The title bar is the bar on top of the Internet Explorer window that contains the name of the
document.
5.
Tabbed browsing lets the user open multiple Web pages within the same browser window.
PROJECTS
CROSS-CURRICULAR—MATHEMATICS
Access the Answer Math Web site at http://www.answermath.com/tips/general.htm and complete at least
two of the mental math activities. Prepare a report on the activities you completed. Include a definition of
mental math. Do you think these activities are important? Explain why or why not.
Answers will vary
CROSS-CURRICULAR—SCIENCE
The World Weather Watch is an interactive cross-curricular Internet project. To participate in the project,
you collect weather data once a week for a specified time period. Your group can register to participate in
the project, or you can post your data and use it for comparison discussions. The Web site is located at
http://www.cyberbee.com/weatherwatch.
Answers will vary
CROSS-CURRICULAR—SOCIAL STUDIES
Who's who in the Internet world? Visit the Web site http://www.wiwiw.org/pioneers and learn about the
pioneers who made the Internet what it is today. Select one or two of the pioneers and prepare a report.
Include a picture of the people you select.
Answers will vary
CROSS-CURRICULAR—LANGUAGE ARTS
Complete a research project on blogs. Include at least three blogs in which you would be interested.
Assume you want to start your own blog. What software would you use? What would be the main topic?
List the steps necessary to start your own blog.
Answers will vary -- however, the steps to starting a blog should include deciding on a topic,
selecting the software, finding an Internet proovider, and getting listed.
WEB PROJECT
Internet etiquette is an important topic for someone who uses the Internet for e-mail, newsgroups, and
other Internet features. Do an Internet search and locate information on Internet etiquette. Prepare a report
on your findings. The following are some URLs to get you started:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netiquette
http://www.albury.net.au/new-users/netiquet.htm
http://www.google.com/Top/Computers/Internet/Etiquette
Answers will vary, but should include references to chat, abuse, and respect others.
TEAMWORK PROJECT
Your instructor is impressed with your knowledge of the Internet. She has asked you to coordinate a
project with at least two other students. The Internet connection at your school is very slow. Your
instructor wants to convince the principal that a high speed Internet connection would be a vital
enhancement for your class and for the entire school. Your goal is to create a persuasive presentation or
report for your instructor that she can present to the principal. Include the address of the Web sites where
you find your information.
Students should create a PowerPoint presentation or Word report listing the type of Internet
connections and why that particular type was selected. Also student benefits should be included.
GOOGLE ONLINE
Google has a feature that focuses solely on blog searching. This feature, called Blog Search, is located at
http://www.google.com/blogsearch. Frequently Asked Questions about Blog Search can be found at
http://www.google.com/help/about_blogsearch.html. Access this Web site and then write a one-page
report on what you learned. Google also has https://www.blogger.com/start?hl=en—a Web site where
you can start your own blog. Recruit two or three teammates and start your own blog about you class
activities.
CRITICALThinking
Do you think the government will ever be able to regulate the Internet? That is, will any agency ever be
able to control and limit what someone uploads online? Use your word-processing program and write a
page on your thoughts about this issue.