Test 1 Study Guide

Review Questions:
1- Write the URL for your blog.

http://areebasblog.blogspot.com/

2- What is a domain? Where does it appear in the URL?

The domain is the "dot something" that appears at the end of a website URL. It classifies all URLs based on content, or website type. Examples include: .com, .edu, .org, etc. On my blog URL, "blogspot.com" would be the domain.

3- What is Boolean logic? How can you use it to find a passage of Beowulf in Old English?

Boolean Logic is a system that helps one give more precise commands in search engines. If one wanted to find Beowulf in Old English via a search engine, they'd use boolean logic to type in "Beowulf" AND "Old English" to specify that they wanted both words to appear in the article they were looking for.

4- How is using the search engine helpful in different classes? Math? Arabic?

The search engine can be used to find information on virtually anything, be it math or Arabic. One can find necessary equations online, and find online textbook resources via search engines for math. For Arabic, one can find articles in Arabic itself, online translating services, or even simplified lessons published online.

5- What is the purpose of a network server?

A network is a server that provides computers connection to a network of computers. Its purpose is to offer those connected to other computers access to various resources,databases, etc.

6- Pros and cons of USB drives?

An area of impact that a USB greatly effects is education.
Pros include: you can store assignments and easily transport them without relying on the internet. Its easier to share files.

Cons: There may not be enough space on the USB you are using to transport files and you may lose the USB in which case you could lose many files.