CATS Telecommunications Review
Vocabulary Quiz

Multiple Choice:  Click on the term that correctly matches the definition.

1.  A global connection of computers and not owned by anyone.
a.   Webmaster         b.   Internet         c.   Hypertext         d.   Dedicated Connection

2.  A program written to change, delete, or rewrite software in a destructive manner.
a.   Spam                 b.   Spoofing         c.   Virus             d.   Netiquette

3.  An acronym for Frequently Asked Questions.
a.   WWW               b.   .edu                 c.   GIF               d.   FAQ

4.  A software package that allows you to view and link throughout the Internet.
a.   Browser             b.   Cookie             c.   Firewall          c.   Spam

5.  The use of a direct medium to connect to another computer.
a.   Dedicated connection     b.   Surfing the Web     c.   Intranet     d.   Dial-up connection

6.  The extension used in URL's for commercial businesses.
a.   WWW               b.   .edu                 c.   GIF               d.   .com

7.  The type of graphic files used on the Internet.
a.   Cookie               b.   GIF                 c.   URL              d.   Webmaster

8.  A local connection of computers that are usually password protected.
a.   Intranet               b.   Telnet             c.   Internet            d.   Firewall

9.  Programmers who deliberately break security codes.
a.   Virus                 b.   Hackers            c.   Webmaster       d.    Browser

10.  Software that is placed on your computer from an Internet site to collect personal information about you.
a.     Dedicated connection     b.   Dial-up connection     c.   Download    d.   Cookie

11.  A written argument over the Internet.
a.   Spam               b.   Virus                c.   Flame war         d. Spoofing

12.  Sharing copies of licensed software without purchasing the software.
a.   Pirated             b.   Telnet             c.   Firewall             d.   FAQ

13.  The acronym for the World Wide Web.
a.   .edu                   b.   .com               c.   WWW                d.   URL

14.  The term used for World Wide Web manners.
a.   Cookie               b.   Netiquette       c.   Spoofing            d.   Surfing the Web

15. The need to use a modem to connect to another computer.
a.   Hypertext            b.   Download       c.   Browser           d.   Dial-up Connection

16.  The extension used in URL's for educational institutions.
a.   GIF                     b.   .com                 c.   FAQ                 d.   .edu

17.  Text to click on and be connected to another computer or file.
a.   Webmaster          b.   Virus                 c.   Hypertext         d.   Spoofing

18.  Massive mailings of junk mail.
a.   Spam                   b.   Firewall             c.   Pirated             d.   Hackers

19.  A unique Internet address or Uniform Resource Locator.
a.   Flame War          b.  URL             c.   Dedicated connection     d.   Netiquette

20.  Forgery on the Internet.
a.   Hackers               b.   Telnet           c.   Firewall                 d.   Spoofing

21.  The term used when connecting to a remote computer.
a.   Internet                 b.   Telnet           c.   Intranet                   d.   .com

22.  Using Internet links.
a.   Cookie                 b.   Webmaster     c.   Surfing the Web      d.   Spam

23.  A security system to block access to a computer network.
a.   Firewall              b.   Flame War       c.   FAQ                     d.   Browser

24.  The person who oversees or coordinates a Web site.
a.   Hackers               b.   URL                 c.   GIF                       d.   Webmaster

25.  The transfer of file from a remote computer to your computer.
a.   Intranet                 b.   Dial-up connection         c.  Download       d.   WWW

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