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What software is required to access the resources stored on the World Wide Web (WWW)?
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Web Browser
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The World Wide Web (WWW) is defined as an _____ on the Internet where documents and resources are stored.
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information space
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List three examples of popular web browsers mentioned in the text.
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Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Opera.
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What is the purpose of the 'address bar' in a web browser?
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It allows the user to type the URL of a resource they want to access.
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Term: Webpage
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Definition: A collection of information in the form of multimedia resources.
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Term: Website
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Definition: A collection of related webpages.
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The first page that appears when a user opens a website is known as the _____.
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Home Page
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What does a hand symbol cursor signify when hovering over text or an image on a webpage?
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It signifies that the text or image is a hyperlink to another resource.
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A tool that allows users to search for information on the World Wide Web is called a _____.
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Search Engine
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List three examples of popular search engines.
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Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo.
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In a search engine, the word or phrase entered into the search box to find specific webpages is called a _____.
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keyword
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To find only image-based results for a specific keyword, which heading should a user click on the search engine results page?
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Images
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What is a 'plug-in' in the context of a web browser?
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A software that provides additional functionality to display specific content.
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Why is it important to cite references when using resources taken from the web?
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To give credit to the original owner who created the content.
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Which search operator ensures the results include pages containing all the specified keywords?
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AND
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Which search operator should be used to include pages having at least one of the specified keywords?
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OR
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To search for an exact phrase in its entirety, the phrase should be enclosed in _____.
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quotation marks (" ")
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Which symbol is used as a search operator to specify a number range?
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Ellipsis (...)
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The process of saving a webpage's URL for future quick access is known as _____.
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Bookmarking
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What are two criteria for evaluating whether the information on a website is reliable?
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Identifying the owner/contact info and cross-checking facts with other authentic sources.
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What does 'https' in a URL indicate about a website?
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It indicates that the website is secured.
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Which browser setting should be turned ON to filter inappropriate content while searching?
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Safe Search
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Electronic mail (Email) allows users to share information and communicate through _____ devices.
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Internet-enabled
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List three examples of email service providers.
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Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and Outlook.
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What are the three main components of a standard email ID?
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Username, the '@' symbol, and the email service provider domain.
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According to the checklist, what defines a 'strong' password?
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A mix of cases, numbers, and symbols with at least six to eight characters.
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In an email, the field used to send a copy to someone without their address being visible to others is called _____.
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Bcc (Blind Carbon Copy)
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Term: Cc (Carbon copy)
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Definition: An email field used to send a visible copy of the message to additional recipients.
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The icon used in an email interface to insert documents or files is the _____.
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attachment icon (paperclip)
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What is the folder called where all received emails are stored?
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Inbox
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The process of transferring documents or files from a local computer to the Internet is called _____.
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uploading
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The process of transferring documents or files from the Internet to a local computer is called _____.
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downloading
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What is a 'malware', such as a virus, in the context of email attachments?
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Harmful software that can damage a computer or affect its user.
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Programs like Norton, Kaspersky, and McAfee that detect and destroy computer viruses are known as _____.
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Anti-virus programs
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What is the purpose of the 'Subject' line in an email message?
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It provides a description of the topic of the message.
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When exploring a search result page, what is the default heading under which results are displayed?
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All
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Which device types are preferably used for logging on to the Internet?
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Computers, laptops, smartphones, or tablets.
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To create an email account, a user must carefully go through the _____ before clicking 'Agree'.
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Terms and Conditions
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What are the three steps recommended before downloading an email attachment?
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Verify the source is trusted, check the format, and perform an anti-virus scan.
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What does a search query like 'youth OR nation' produce?
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Results containing at least one of the two keywords.