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Online Practice Test



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Question 1.
A modem is a hardware device that lets stand-alone computers communicate with other computers and network servers.

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Question 2.
Of the possible transmission lines available, telephone lines provide greater bandwidth than does ISDN or DSL lines.

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Question 3.
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a special network that provides home computers with a way to connect to the Internet.

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Question 4.
The difference between an email address and an website address is

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Question 5.
An online discussion is

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Question 6.
When you want to transfer files between computers, the best Internet service to use is

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Question 7.
In networking, bandwidth refers to

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Question 8.
When using email, if your students send you their completed assignment, you should have them

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Question 9.
If you want to connect your home computer so that you can view your school's website, in addition to your computer and modem you will need

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Question 10.
A Web Site is a collection of connected Web pages.

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Question 11.
Plug-ins are used to "patch" or smooth over problems in Web pages caused by interruptions in telecommunication transmissions.

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Question 12.
Virtual Worlds are rarely used in elementary classrooms because of their controversial subject matter.

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Question 13.
A Web portal is a web site offering a wide variety of Web services including email, search engines, chat rooms, and discussion groups.

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Question 14.
The greatest difference between a GIF file and a JPEG file is:

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Question 15.
Listservers are useful in helping teachers keep up with new ideas by:

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