1. Kbps stands for
A.kilobytes per second
B.kilobits per second
C.kilobits per system
D.kilobytes per source


2. A disadvantage of using a cable modem to connect to the Internet is:
A.the connection speed is much lower than other ways of connecting.
B.you can't watch television while you're online.
C.the more people that use it in your area, the slower the connection can be.
D.it only works with Web TV.


3. Which is true about a satellite connection to the Internet:
A.Data can be received at 400 kbps, but outgoing transmissions are limited to 56 Kbps.
B.Upload and download speeds are limited to 56 Kbps.
C.Satellite dishes are usually about 30 ft. in diameter.
D.You must live in a city for a satellite dish to work.


4. Broadband, high-speed Internet connections will be available for everyone when:
A.telephone companies finish upgrading their lines to DSL.
B.cable companies offer a better way to handle two-way communication.
C.wireless companies refine their through-the-air links.
D.all of the above


5. Of the four ways to get and send e-mail, most people use:
A.purchased e-mail software
B.e-mail software built into other applications
C.ISP provided software
D.free e-mail services


6. Which e-mail address refers to an international organization?
A.professor@stanford.edu
B.president@whitehouse.gov
C.secretary_general@unitednations.int
D.director@redcross.org


7. Writing an online message that uses derogatory, obscene, or inappropriate language is called:
A.flaming
B.spamming
C.FAQs
D.shouting


8. Unsolicited e-mail in the form of advertising or chain letters is called:
A.flaming
B.spamming
C.FAQs
D.shouting


9. The best way to keep your e-mail private is:
A.don't put any sensitive or embarrassing information in your e-mail.
B.only use your company e-mail account.
C.reply to spam messages and asked to be removed from the list.
D.install special software that encodes and decodes messages.


10. Hypertext markup language:
A.is abbreviated HTML
B.uses "tags" or "markups"
C.specifies document structure and formatting
D.all of the above



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