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

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
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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.

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.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of a web browser?

  1. To display web pages

  2. To send and receive emails

  3. To play games

  4. To create documents
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A web browser is a software application that allows users to access and view web pages on the Internet.

Multiple choice

What is the typical bandwidth requirement for cloud gaming?

  1. 5 Mbps

  2. 10 Mbps

  3. 15 Mbps

  4. 20 Mbps
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The typical bandwidth requirement for cloud gaming is 15 Mbps.

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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D Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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

What are some examples of popular PWAs?

  1. Twitter

  2. Facebook

  3. Instagram

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

Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are all examples of popular PWAs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a recommended practice for promoting a PWA?

  1. Creating a strong call-to-action

  2. Optimizing the PWA for search engines

  3. Promoting the PWA on social media

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the provided options are recommended practices for promoting a PWA. Creating a strong call-to-action, optimizing for search engines, and promoting on social media are effective strategies for increasing PWA adoption.

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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D Correct answer
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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D Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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D Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

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