Internet Communication Quiz

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1. DOM stands for _____________   _____________   _____________. Answer Document Object Model
2. SMS stands for _____________   _____________   _____________. Answer Short Message Service
3. NSFW stands for _____________   _____________   _____________   _____________. Answer Not Suitable for Work
4. SFW stands for _____________   _____________   _____________. Answer Suitable for Work
5. MPOP stands for _____________   _____________   _____________   _____________. Answer Multiple Points of Presence
6. IM stands for _____________   _____________. Answer Instant Messaging

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7. Define the term mashup. Answer The combination of content and/or service from two or more websites to create a new application.
8. Explain what a wiki is. Answer A wiki is a web site that can be edited by any authorized user using only a browser and an Internet connection.
9. List at least three social networking sites. Answer There are many choices. Some common ones are Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr, Orkut, Digg, and Twitter.
10. What is an advantage of using a site like LinkedIn? Answer LinkedIn supports online professional networking. This can help you get business leads, keep in touch with work acquaintances, and also help you find a job. Résumés are commonly posted.
11. Describe what presencing is. Answer Presencing is the ability to display a user's availability and willingness to communicate
12. What is the advantage of using a multi-protocol IM application? Answer You only need one user interface to be active and still be able to communicate with others who are using various different instant messaging protocols.
13. How many bytes of message can you transfer using SMS texting? Answer You can transfer up to 140 bytes.
14. The term blog is a shortened form of what phrase? Answer Blog is short for web log.
15. List five rules you can follow to practice good email netiquette. Answer Here are more than five:
    • keep messages short, simple, and focused
    • don't type in all upper case (it's like shouting)
    • avoid rude, confrontational messages (called flaming)
    • include a descriptive subject line
    • keep attachments to a minimum (and small if possible)
    • don't send superfluous, unsolicited email
    • use a spell checker
    • use common courtesy
    • avoid humor and sarcasm, which may be misunderstood
    • use appropriate greeting and closing
    • use standard capitalization and spelling
    • use proper grammar
    • place the most important information first in the email
    • include action items to make it sure what you expect people to do in response
    • avoid fancy typefaces that may be difficult to read
    • include an introductory statement with lengthy emails to summarize contents
    • include space between paragraphs
    • proofread emails before sending
16. What is a web feed? Answer Web feeds are a data format that allow users of websites to "subscribe" to an automatic notification system.
17. What is crowdsourcing? Answer Crowdsourcing refers to allowing users to become contributors to a website. Wikipedia is a good example of crowdsourcing.