Computer Knowledge

Internet and Web

1,617 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 not a common type of web hosting?

  1. Shared hosting

  2. Dedicated hosting

  3. Virtual private server (VPS) hosting

  4. Cloud hosting
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cloud hosting is not a common type of web hosting. Shared hosting, dedicated hosting, and VPS hosting are more common.

Multiple choice

Which HTTP status code indicates that a web page or resource is not found?

  1. 200 OK

  2. 301 Moved Permanently

  3. 404 Not Found

  4. 500 Internal Server Error
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The HTTP status code 404 Not Found indicates that the web page or resource requested by the user could not be found on the server.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of a favicon?

  1. To represent a website in the browser's address bar

  2. To provide a link to the website's homepage

  3. To display a logo or icon in the browser's tab

  4. To track website traffic and analytics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A favicon is a small icon that is displayed in the browser's tab or address bar. It is used to represent the website and make it easier for users to identify.

Multiple choice

What was the first web browser?

  1. Mosaic

  2. Netscape Navigator

  3. Internet Explorer

  4. Google Chrome
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first web browser, Mosaic, was developed by Marc Andreessen and Eric Bina in 1993.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of metasearch engine?

  1. Flight search engine

  2. Hotel search engine

  3. Car rental search engine

  4. Vacation rental search engine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vacation rental search engines are typically not considered metasearch engines, as they focus on a specific type of accommodation.

Multiple choice

Which metasearch engine is known for its user-friendly interface and intuitive search options?

  1. Skyscanner

  2. Momondo

  3. Kiwi.com

  4. Hipmunk
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Skyscanner is often praised for its user-friendly interface, clean design, and intuitive search options that make it easy to find the best travel deals.

Multiple choice

What is the unique feature of the metasearch engine Kiwi.com?

  1. It offers a wide range of budget airlines.

  2. It allows users to combine different flights and airlines in a single itinerary.

  3. It provides real-time flight tracking.

  4. It offers exclusive discounts and promotions.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kiwi.com's unique feature is its ability to combine flights from different airlines and create a single itinerary, often at a lower cost than booking each flight separately.

Multiple choice

What are some of the best photography website builders available?

  1. WordPress

  2. Squarespace

  3. Wix

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Some of the best photography website builders available include WordPress, Squarespace, and Wix.

Multiple choice

What are some of the most famous examples of net art?

  1. The Web Stalker

  2. The Million Dollar Homepage

  3. ASCII Art

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Some of the most famous examples of net art include The Web Stalker, The Million Dollar Homepage, and ASCII Art. These works have helped to define the field of net art and have inspired a new generation of artists.

Multiple choice

In the novel "Neuromancer", what is the name of the cyberspace matrix that hackers can jack into?

  1. The Matrix

  2. The Grid

  3. Cyberspace

  4. The Web
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cyberspace is a vast and complex virtual reality network that hackers can access and navigate using cyberdecks and trodes.

Multiple choice

Which metric is used to measure the impact of advertising on website traffic?

  1. Website traffic

  2. Page views

  3. Bounce rate

  4. Conversion rate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Website traffic is a metric used to measure the impact of advertising on website traffic by tracking the number of visitors to a website.

Multiple choice

Which type of app is built entirely using web technologies and runs in a web browser?

  1. Native app

  2. Hybrid app

  3. Web app
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Web apps are built entirely using web technologies and run in a web browser. They are accessible from any device with an internet connection.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of music website?

  1. Music news website

  2. Music review website

  3. Music blog

  4. Music streaming website
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Music streaming websites are not a common type of music website.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the program that allows the government to collect and store data on phone calls and internet activity?

  1. PRISM

  2. XKeyscore

  3. Upstream

  4. MUSCULAR
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

PRISM is a program that allows the government to collect and store data on phone calls and internet activity. The program was revealed by Edward Snowden in 2013.