Computer Knowledge

Internet and Web

1,557 Questions

The Internet and Web encompass global networks, web portals, browsers, and online communication tools. This hub provides questions on basic internet concepts, email structures, and web terminology. Strong knowledge here is vital for scoring well in computer awareness sections.

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Internet and Web Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common IA anti-pattern?

  1. Orphan pages

  2. Broken links

  3. Inconsistent navigation

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Orphan pages, broken links, and inconsistent navigation are all examples of IA anti-patterns, which are common design flaws that can negatively impact the user experience.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ability of voice assistants to access and provide information from the internet?

  1. Web Search

  2. Information Retrieval

  3. Knowledge Graph

  4. Semantic Search
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Explanation

Web Search refers to the ability of voice assistants to access and retrieve information from the internet, such as news, weather, sports scores, and general knowledge, in response to user queries.

Multiple choice

How do you cite a website in Chicago style?

  1. Author's last name, first name. "Title of Web Page." Website Title. Publisher, date of publication. URL.

  2. Author's last name, first name. "Title of Web Page." Website Title. Publisher, date of publication. Accessed date.

  3. Author's last name, first name. "Title of Web Page." Website Title. Publisher, date of publication. https://www.example.com

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

To cite a website in Chicago style, you should include the author's last name, first name, title of web page, website title, publisher, date of publication, and URL.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the website that allows users to send and receive anonymous love letters?

  1. PostSecret

  2. Secret Crush

  3. Love Letters Anonymous

  4. Whisper
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Explanation

PostSecret is a website that allows users to send and receive anonymous love letters.

Multiple choice

In modern times, love letters are often sent through:

  1. Email

  2. Text messages

  3. Social media

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

In the digital age, love letters can be conveyed through various electronic means.

Multiple choice

In William Gibson's 'Neuromancer', what is the name of the cyberspace matrix that connects computers and allows users to interact with it?

  1. The Matrix

  2. The Web

  3. The Net

  4. The Grid
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Explanation

In 'Neuromancer', the Matrix is a vast cyberspace network that allows users to interact with digital information and other users.

Multiple choice

What are some of the most important net art projects?

  1. The Web Stalker

  2. ASCII Art

  3. The Million Dollar Homepage

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Web Stalker, ASCII Art, and The Million Dollar Homepage are all considered to be important net art projects.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a web standard that promotes accessibility?

  1. HTML

  2. CSS

  3. JavaScript

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

All of the options are examples of web standards that promote accessibility.

Multiple choice

What was the first website?

  1. The World Wide Web

  2. Google

  3. Facebook

  4. Amazon
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Explanation

The first website was the World Wide Web, created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1991.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the system that allows users to access information on the Internet using a web browser?

  1. World Wide Web

  2. Internet Explorer

  3. Google Chrome

  4. Mozilla Firefox
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Explanation

The World Wide Web is the system that allows users to access information on the Internet using a web browser.

Multiple choice

What are some of the most important sound art websites?

  1. The Sound and Music website

  2. The SEAMUS website

  3. The CEC website

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Sound and Music website, the SEAMUS website, and the CEC website are all important sound art websites.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first web browser?

  1. Mosaic

  2. Netscape Navigator

  3. Internet Explorer

  4. World Wide Web
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Explanation

Mosaic, developed in 1993, was the first web browser that allowed users to view and navigate the World Wide Web.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of evidence that can be found on a mobile device?

  1. Text messages

  2. Call logs

  3. Web browsing history

  4. GPS data
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Explanation

GPS data is not typically stored on a mobile device in a way that can be easily recovered.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common Bossa Nova website?

  1. Bossa Nova Central

  2. The Bossa Nova Database

  3. Bossa Nova Music Online

  4. Bossa Nova Radio
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Explanation

Bossa Nova Central is a common Bossa Nova website. It features news, reviews, interviews, and a directory of Bossa Nova artists and venues.

Multiple choice

Which technology has been used by authoritarian regimes to block access to certain websites and online content?

  1. Firewalls

  2. Internet Filtering

  3. Content Blocking

  4. All of the Above
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Explanation

Authoritarian regimes have used firewalls, internet filtering, and content blocking to block access to certain websites and online content.