Lesson 26: Computer Services

Question 1

The technology that transmits text, numbers, voice, and video from one computer or device to another

Answer 1

Electronic Communication

Question 2

A software application such as an e-mail, text messaging, or instant messaging program

Answer 2

User Agent

Question 3

The media transporting the message

Answer 3

Channel

Question 4

Computer sending the message

Answer 4

Sender

Question 5

Computer receiving the message such as radio signal

Answer 5

Receiver

Question 6

Rules that govern the transfer of data; system can be interpreted and read by another system

Answer 6

Protocols

Question 7

Allows you to send and receive messages in real time while you and someone else are both connected to the Internet

Answer 7

Instant Messaging

Question 8

Enables you to combine numerous media into a single message and then quickly exchange information in dynamic, two-way communications

Answer 8

E-mail (Electronic Mail)

Question 9

Enables you to send short messages from one cell phone to another, or from the Web to a cell phone

Answer 9

Text Messaging

Question 10

A methodology and group of technologies that transport voice, data, and video communication using Internet Protocol (IP) networks such as the Internet

Answer 10

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Question 11

Uses computer networks to transmit audio and video data so that two or more participants can conduct a conference at different sites

Answer 11

Online / Video Conferencing

Question 12

Are Web sites that allow real-time communication so you can exchange messages with others through the computer

Answer 12

Chat Rooms

Question 13

Are Web sites that provide a way to build online communities of people who share common interests or activities

Answer 13

Social Networking Sites

Question 14

A type of personal journal created by one person or by a group

Answer 14

Blog (Web Blog)

Question 15

Provide bulletin board systems that serve as discussion sites; users can post messages asking for assistance

Answer 15

Message Boards and Newsgroups

Question 16

Similar to regular mail. You have a message, an address, and a carrier that transfers the message from one location to another

Answer 16

E-mail

Question 17

Are stored on the server of the e-mail provider and include information to authenticate your identity, such as a username and a password

Answer 17

Credentials

Question 18

A name that identifies you when you log on to a Web site or an Internet service

Answer 18

Username

Question 19

A word or string of characters that provides access to the service features

Answer 19

Password

Question 20

Your __________ can be used for e-mail and for a variety of other options such as setting an online account or placing an online order

Answer 20

Credentials

Question 21

3 parts of an e-mail address

Answer 21

1. Username
2. @ symbol
3. Domain Name

Question 22

An address of a computer network connection that identifies the owner of the address

Answer 22

Domain Name