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Internet and Web

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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

What was the first website?

  1. CERN

  2. NSFNET

  3. World Wide Web

  4. Mosaic
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Explanation

The first website was created by Tim Berners-Lee at CERN in 1991.

Multiple choice

What is the difference between a web browser and a search engine?

  1. A web browser is used to access websites, while a search engine is used to find websites

  2. A web browser is used to create websites, while a search engine is used to find websites

  3. A web browser is used to store websites, while a search engine is used to find websites

  4. A web browser is used to translate websites, while a search engine is used to find websites
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Explanation

A web browser is a software application that allows users to access websites, while a search engine is a website that allows users to search for information on the Internet.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular web browser in the world?

  1. Google Chrome

  2. Mozilla Firefox

  3. Microsoft Edge

  4. Safari
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Explanation

Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world, with a market share of over 60%.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular search engine in the world?

  1. Google

  2. Bing

  3. Yahoo

  4. Baidu
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Explanation

Google is the most popular search engine in the world, with a market share of over 90%.

Multiple choice

What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?

  1. A collection of websites and web pages

  2. A protocol for transferring files over the Internet

  3. A programming language used to create websites

  4. A network of computers connected to the Internet
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Explanation

The World Wide Web (WWW) is a collection of websites and web pages that can be accessed through the Internet.

Multiple choice

What is the difference between a website and a web page?

  1. A website is a collection of web pages, while a web page is a single document

  2. A website is a single document, while a web page is a collection of web pages

  3. A website is a protocol for transferring files over the Internet, while a web page is a single document

  4. A website is a network of computers connected to the Internet, while a web page is a single document
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Explanation

A website is a collection of web pages that are linked together and share a common domain name, while a web page is a single document that can be accessed through a web browser.

Multiple choice

What are some common signs of a whaling email?

  1. The email address of the sender is familiar, but the email contains grammatical errors or typos.

  2. The email contains a link to a website that looks similar to a legitimate website, but is actually fake.

  3. The email asks you to click on a link or open an attachment to access a document or file.

  4. The email contains information that is specific to you or your organization.

  5. All of the above
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Common signs of a whaling email include a familiar sender email address with grammatical errors or typos, a link to a fake website, a request to click on a link or open an attachment, and information that is specific to the victim or their organization.

Multiple choice

What is the internet?

  1. A global network of computers

  2. A collection of websites

  3. A way to send and receive email

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The internet is a global network of computers that allows users to share information, communicate with each other, and access a wide variety of resources.

Multiple choice

What is the World Wide Web?

  1. A system for organizing and accessing information on the internet

  2. A collection of websites

  3. A way to send and receive email

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The World Wide Web is a system for organizing and accessing information on the internet. It was invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Danish anti-corruption agency's website?

  1. SOEIK.dk

  2. PET.dk

  3. MJ.dk

  4. DPA.dk
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Explanation

The Danish anti-corruption agency's website is SOEIK.dk.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Danish government's website for reporting corruption?

  1. SOEIK.dk/report-corruption

  2. PET.dk/corruption-reporting

  3. MJ.dk/bribery-reporting

  4. DPA.dk/transparency-reporting
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Explanation

The Danish government's website for reporting corruption is SOEIK.dk/report-corruption.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch01

Choose the word most similar in meaning to: Meticulous

  1. Careless

  2. Thorough

  3. Hasty

  4. Indifferent
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Meticulous' describes someone who pays very close and careful attention to detail; 'thorough' is its closest synonym among the options.