1.What are Internet cookies?
The popular rumors about web cookies describe them as programs that can scan your hard drive and gather information
2.What are packets?
is a formatted block of data carried by a computer network.
3.What route do packets take over the Internet?
The information gained about the paths that these packets take can then be used in four ... to watch over the Internet as it moves into its second decade
4.What is a 404 error on the web?
is an HTTP status code
5.What is 'e-commerce'?
is exactly analogous to a marketplace on the Internet.
6.What is the difference between ebay and craigslist?
on ebay you have to pay for the product you buy and you see it once its ordered
craidslist you buy it witht he person and you can see the product before you buy it.
7.What is SSL?
Secure Sockets Layer, a protocol developed by Netscape for transmitting private documents via the Internet. SSL uses a cryptographic system that uses two keys to encrypt data − a public key known to everyone and a private or secret key known only to the recipient of the message.
8.What are the two major ways for home users to connect to the Internet via a high speed
connection?
9.What is a T-1 line?
T-1 lines are a popular leased line option for businesses connecting to the Internet and ... Committee T1 develops technical standards and reports regarding
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
More FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
# Who edits Wikipedia?
Aaron Swartz analyzed who was mostly responsible for adding the gist to a typical Wikipedia article, and his findings show that – as opposed to what Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales himself assumes – it’s mostly outsiders (people doing only occasional edits, often unregistered).
# What is Web 2.0?
Web 2.0 is a term often applied to a perceived ongoing transition of the World Wide Web from a collection of websites to a full-fledged computing platform serving web applications to end users. Ultimately Web 2.0 services are expected to replace desktop computing applications for many purposes.
# What is a social network?
The personal or professional set of relationships between individuals. Social networks represent both a collection of ties between people and the strength of those ties.
# Which corporation owns Myspace.com?
# How do Digg.com and Reddit.com work?
digg Digg is a user driven social content website
reddit is a source for what's new and popular online
# Why do people visit Monster.com?
to look for jobs in there range.
# What does FTP stand for?
File Transfer Protocol. This is the language used for file transfer from computer to computer across the WWW. An anonymous FTP is a file transfer between locations that does not require users to identify themselves with a password or log-in.
# What does HTTP mean?
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP), the actual communications protocol that enables Web browsing.
# What is the file extension for Flash media that is available to see online?
Macromedia Flash
# What is the file extension for Microsoft Word files?
file extensions and their associated programs there may be multiple entries on this page. And, because there are many (some say over a million) such associations not all may be listed here. A search on the file extension you submitted shows 11 record(s).
# What is the file extension for Microsoft Excel files?
This format supports all of the functionality of Excel 2007 - that is, every feature in the product can be saved into this XML format - a major improvement from the Spreadsheet XML format that we introduced in Excel 2002.
# What is the difference between Excel and Word?
Excel Analyze, share, and manage information to make more informed decisions.
Word Create and share great-looking documents by combining a comprehensive set of writing tools with an easy-to-use interface.
# What is the file extension for Microsoft PowerPoint?
Formats and Their Utilities
# How is Google Documents different from Microsoft Word and Excel?
Docs & Spreadsheets is a free web-based word processing and spreadsheet program that keeps documents current and lets the people you choose update
· Inspiration · Internet Explorer · Dreamweaver · HyperStudio. also Kidspiration. Macintosh · Windows/PC · WebQuest · Claris Home Page
# What is Linux?# How does Linux differ from Microsoft Windows?
Linux is a free open-source operating system based on Unix. Linux was originally created by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers from around the globe.
Windows was introduced as a graphical operating environment that simplified DOS commands and tasks by converting programs and commands to icons that were "clicked" (selected with a mouse or other pointing device) to initiate. Windows also introduced the feature multi-tasking to the IBM-based computer.
# What is Adwords?
AdWords is Google's branded P4P service. This offering classifies Google as part Pay per click (PPC) Search engine. The service places relevant text-based ads both within Google, termed "sponsored links", and on external sites willing to host Google ads, termed "Ads By Gooooooooooogle." These external sites are those that use AdSense, the other side of the Google advertising model. Companies wishing to promote their products or services can enroll in this program
# How would one profit from Adsense?
Allows you to buy advertising on the Google search engine, or on other sites through its AdSense program. Includes a tour and FAQ
Aaron Swartz analyzed who was mostly responsible for adding the gist to a typical Wikipedia article, and his findings show that – as opposed to what Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales himself assumes – it’s mostly outsiders (people doing only occasional edits, often unregistered).
# What is Web 2.0?
Web 2.0 is a term often applied to a perceived ongoing transition of the World Wide Web from a collection of websites to a full-fledged computing platform serving web applications to end users. Ultimately Web 2.0 services are expected to replace desktop computing applications for many purposes.
# What is a social network?
The personal or professional set of relationships between individuals. Social networks represent both a collection of ties between people and the strength of those ties.
# Which corporation owns Myspace.com?
# How do Digg.com and Reddit.com work?
digg Digg is a user driven social content website
reddit is a source for what's new and popular online
# Why do people visit Monster.com?
to look for jobs in there range.
# What does FTP stand for?
File Transfer Protocol. This is the language used for file transfer from computer to computer across the WWW. An anonymous FTP is a file transfer between locations that does not require users to identify themselves with a password or log-in.
# What does HTTP mean?
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP), the actual communications protocol that enables Web browsing.
# What is the file extension for Flash media that is available to see online?
Macromedia Flash
# What is the file extension for Microsoft Word files?
file extensions and their associated programs there may be multiple entries on this page. And, because there are many (some say over a million) such associations not all may be listed here. A search on the file extension you submitted shows 11 record(s).
# What is the file extension for Microsoft Excel files?
This format supports all of the functionality of Excel 2007 - that is, every feature in the product can be saved into this XML format - a major improvement from the Spreadsheet XML format that we introduced in Excel 2002.
# What is the difference between Excel and Word?
Excel Analyze, share, and manage information to make more informed decisions.
Word Create and share great-looking documents by combining a comprehensive set of writing tools with an easy-to-use interface.
# What is the file extension for Microsoft PowerPoint?
Formats and Their Utilities
# How is Google Documents different from Microsoft Word and Excel?
Docs & Spreadsheets is a free web-based word processing and spreadsheet program that keeps documents current and lets the people you choose update
· Inspiration · Internet Explorer · Dreamweaver · HyperStudio. also Kidspiration. Macintosh · Windows/PC · WebQuest · Claris Home Page
# What is Linux?# How does Linux differ from Microsoft Windows?
Linux is a free open-source operating system based on Unix. Linux was originally created by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers from around the globe.
Windows was introduced as a graphical operating environment that simplified DOS commands and tasks by converting programs and commands to icons that were "clicked" (selected with a mouse or other pointing device) to initiate. Windows also introduced the feature multi-tasking to the IBM-based computer.
# What is Adwords?
AdWords is Google's branded P4P service. This offering classifies Google as part Pay per click (PPC) Search engine. The service places relevant text-based ads both within Google, termed "sponsored links", and on external sites willing to host Google ads, termed "Ads By Gooooooooooogle." These external sites are those that use AdSense, the other side of the Google advertising model. Companies wishing to promote their products or services can enroll in this program
# How would one profit from Adsense?
Allows you to buy advertising on the Google search engine, or on other sites through its AdSense program. Includes a tour and FAQ
Monday, May 14, 2007
17 questions midterm
1. When were the following companies founded? (a) Google, (b) Microsoft, (c) Yahoo?
google September 1998.
microsoft 1975
yahoo 1994
2. Who were the founders of each of those companies?
YAHOO by Stanford Ph.D. students David Filo and Jerry Yang
google by Larry Page and Sergey Brin
microsoft Bill Gates
3. Last year (2006), what did the following companies make in revenue (a) Google, (b) Microsoft, (c) Yahoo?
micosoft $11.84 billion
google $2.25 billion
yahoo $1.14 billion
4. What is .NET?
.NET is a set of software technologies for connecting information, people, systems, and devices. This new generation of technology is based on Web
5. What is the Google Page Rank Algorithm? Basically, how are the placements of searches made?
how many ppl link to it n how many ppl pay 4 it
6. Which company purchased Flickr.com?
Yahoo purchased
7. Which company very recently purchased Chrysler?
it was bought by survivas
8. What is the difference between a private equity company and a public corporation?
Private equity is a broad term that commonly refers to any type of equity investment in an asset in which the equity is not freely tradeable on a public stock market.
public corporation Company structure that is similar in organization to a public limited company but with no shareholder rights.
9. What is money coming in to a company? (d) revenue
10. What is a share of stock?
In financial markets, stock is the capital raised by a corporation or joint-stock company through the issuance and distribution of shares.
11. What does Alcoa do? (c) Mine aluminum
12. What does the abbreviation GE stand for?
General Electric Company
13. What does the CEO do in a company?
The CEO oversees the company's finances and strategic planning
14. What does the CFO do in a company?
is responsible for the corporation's accounting and financial structure and activities
15. What is the NYSE? NASDAQ?
NYSE The largest organized securities market in the United States, founded in 1792. The Exchange itself does not buy, sell, own or set the prices of securities traded there. The prices are determined by public supply and demand
NASDAQ is a computer operated system owned by the NASD that provides dealers with price quotations for stocks and securities traded through the NASDAQ. Also used interchangeably with National Market System. Stocks traded on the NASDAQ are usually the smaller, more volatile corporations and include many start up companies.
16. What does the board of directors do in a corporation?
a director is an officer of the company charged with the conduct and management of its affairs.
17. What is an IPO?
A company's first sale of stock to the public. Securities offered in an IPO are often, but not always, those of young, small companies seeking outside equity capital and a public market for their stock
google September 1998.
microsoft 1975
yahoo 1994
2. Who were the founders of each of those companies?
YAHOO by Stanford Ph.D. students David Filo and Jerry Yang
google by Larry Page and Sergey Brin
microsoft Bill Gates
3. Last year (2006), what did the following companies make in revenue (a) Google, (b) Microsoft, (c) Yahoo?
micosoft $11.84 billion
google $2.25 billion
yahoo $1.14 billion
4. What is .NET?
.NET is a set of software technologies for connecting information, people, systems, and devices. This new generation of technology is based on Web
5. What is the Google Page Rank Algorithm? Basically, how are the placements of searches made?
how many ppl link to it n how many ppl pay 4 it
6. Which company purchased Flickr.com?
Yahoo purchased
7. Which company very recently purchased Chrysler?
it was bought by survivas
8. What is the difference between a private equity company and a public corporation?
Private equity is a broad term that commonly refers to any type of equity investment in an asset in which the equity is not freely tradeable on a public stock market.
public corporation Company structure that is similar in organization to a public limited company but with no shareholder rights.
9. What is money coming in to a company? (d) revenue
10. What is a share of stock?
In financial markets, stock is the capital raised by a corporation or joint-stock company through the issuance and distribution of shares.
11. What does Alcoa do? (c) Mine aluminum
12. What does the abbreviation GE stand for?
General Electric Company
13. What does the CEO do in a company?
The CEO oversees the company's finances and strategic planning
14. What does the CFO do in a company?
is responsible for the corporation's accounting and financial structure and activities
15. What is the NYSE? NASDAQ?
NYSE The largest organized securities market in the United States, founded in 1792. The Exchange itself does not buy, sell, own or set the prices of securities traded there. The prices are determined by public supply and demand
NASDAQ is a computer operated system owned by the NASD that provides dealers with price quotations for stocks and securities traded through the NASDAQ. Also used interchangeably with National Market System. Stocks traded on the NASDAQ are usually the smaller, more volatile corporations and include many start up companies.
16. What does the board of directors do in a corporation?
a director is an officer of the company charged with the conduct and management of its affairs.
17. What is an IPO?
A company's first sale of stock to the public. Securities offered in an IPO are often, but not always, those of young, small companies seeking outside equity capital and a public market for their stock
Friday, May 11, 2007
Monday, May 7, 2007
two articles
spider-man 3
spider-man3 has sold an estimate of $375 million worth of tickets. There comparing it to star wars3 and pirates of the carrabien3 and it has maid more money to those big hit movies.
so far this movie has been the most to sell ticktes since 2005 with star wars3.this is one of my favorite movies of all time im glad they decided to make this 3rd one.
HBO chairman arrested on assult charges
the hcairman was arrested my assulting his girlfriend at a valet parking outside of the MGM grand hotel. The police officer arrested him under misdemeanor battery- domestic assult. they took him to Clark County detention center where he stayed to get charges pressed on him. He was the head chairman for HBO and has work there since 1985.
spider-man3 has sold an estimate of $375 million worth of tickets. There comparing it to star wars3 and pirates of the carrabien3 and it has maid more money to those big hit movies.
so far this movie has been the most to sell ticktes since 2005 with star wars3.this is one of my favorite movies of all time im glad they decided to make this 3rd one.
HBO chairman arrested on assult charges
the hcairman was arrested my assulting his girlfriend at a valet parking outside of the MGM grand hotel. The police officer arrested him under misdemeanor battery- domestic assult. they took him to Clark County detention center where he stayed to get charges pressed on him. He was the head chairman for HBO and has work there since 1985.
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