DigiTools Digital Workbook
Chapter 2
Name: KEY FOR MRS. TROE
Review Questions
Instructions: Write your answers to the questions below.
1. What types of information might you find on a corporate Web site?
The latest product news, information about the company, and a host of customer service.
2. How does an Intranet differ from a public Web site?
Intranet is different because it is a private network only for use by its employees or members. It isn’t open to the
public. Internet is open to the public.
3. List three examples of browser software.
1. Internet Explorer
2. Netscape Navigator
3. Opera
4. Name two methods or tools companies use to provide security for an Intranet.
1. Firewall
2. Password and Login Procedures
5. What is the purpose of the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)?
It makes sure the packets are addresses and arrive properly.
6. Give three examples of top-level domain names.
.com – commercial business domains
.net – Network Providers
.gov – Unites States government
.edu - Educational
.org - Organizations
7. Give three examples of types of places to which a hyperlink might take a user.
1. to another web page (stay inside the school)
2. to another location within the web page (outside the school but stay in Minnesota)
3. to another web site miles away (outside the state of Minnesota)
8. In the path shown below, what is the name of the main folder or directory? What are the names of the subfolders?
C:\Program Files\South-Western\Corporate View Management and HR\HumanResources\default.htm main directory,
hard drive, main folder, subfolder, subfolder, subfolder, file
C:\My Documents\PennyTroe\Lessons\Lesson 1 main directory, main folder, subfolder, subfolder, file
9. Several guidelines for working in teams are given in the chapter. List the four guidelines that you think are the most
important.
1. Set clear goals for the team and create an action plan
2. Define the responsibilities of each team member
3. Identify obstacles to achieving the team’s goals and discuss ways to overcome them.
4. As an individual team member, develop trust by doing your part of the work well. Be positive.
10. A copyright can be granted to protect what types of intellectual property?
To protect product names or logos, books, articles, music, plays, movie scripts, and artwork.
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11. Why might you wish to create a bookmark on a Favorites list?
So you can go directly to the location that you want.
12. Why might a person wish to use Internet telephony to speak with someone rather than using a telephone and
conventional telephone lines?
Callers might be connected by the internet, there is no charge, even for long distance. They do need to sign up for a
voice provider but it’s not expensive.
13. What type of equipment must a user have to hold a video conference using a PC?
The user must have the proper software, a sound card, a microphone and speakers or a headset, and a Web camera
connected to the PC.
14. What parts or elements are included in an e-mail address?
The username and domain separated by the @ sign.
penny.troe@isd518.net
15. List four steps you can take to protect your equipment from computer viruses.
1. Run virus protection scanning software.
2. Set your virus software to scan all incoming e-mail messages.
3. Scan your computer drives for viruses at least once a week.
4. Make backup copies of important files.
16. Give three suggestions for managing e-mail effectively.
1. Handle each e-mail message the first time you read it.
2. When you open a message, reply if it is appropriate.
3. Delete the message or save it if you need it later.
17. What type of information may be displayed for each hit on a search results list?
Title of the document or Web site, the URL, the file size, the language, and a short description.
18. How do sponsored sites differ from other sites on a search results list?
They are listed at the top because their owners have paid the search engine to list them first.
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