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 general knowledge
  1. Where Do You Want to Go Today

  2. We are building a new technology company

  3. What the web can be

  4. Do More with Less

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

Windows XP's tagline "Do More with Less" emphasized the operating system's efficiency and improved performance compared to previous versions. Note that option A was an earlier Microsoft tagline for a different campaign.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. FIAT

  2. JAGUAR

  3. MACROMEDIA

  4. CSC

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Macromedia, the software company known for Flash, Dreamweaver, and other web development tools, used 'What the web can be' as their tagline in the early 2000s. This captured their vision for interactive web experiences. FIAT, Jaguar, and CSC are not associated with this web-focused slogan.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. ASP

  2. AJX

  3. Zoomla

  4. AJAX

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

Gmail uses AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) technology, which allows the web application to update dynamically without reloading the entire page. AJAX enables Gmail to fetch and display new emails, update the interface, and provide a smooth user experience similar to desktop applications. The option AJX appears to be a typo for AJAX.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. orkut.com

  2. Monster.com

  3. Shaadi.com

  4. Naukri.com

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

This was a famous advertising campaign tagline for Naukri.com, a job portal. The 'H for Hitler, A for Arrogant' wordplay was used to promote the site. Option D is correct. Options A, B, and C are different websites (Orkut was a social network, Monster and Shaadi are also job/matrimonial sites but not associated with this campaign).

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. twitter.com

  2. blogger.com

  3. wordpress.com

  4. myspace.com

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Blogger.com was the top blog site during the early 2000s web 2.0 era, as one of the first dedicated blogging platforms. Twitter is a microblogging platform, WordPress is a CMS, and MySpace was a social network.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. RandomSearch Algorithm

  2. HyperLink Algorithm

  3. PageRank Algorithm

  4. LinkSearch Algorithm

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

PageRank is the foundational algorithm used by Google Search to rank web pages in their search engine results. It works by counting the number and quality of links to a page to determine a rough estimate of how important the website is. The other options are not standard industry terms for Google's core algorithm.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. February 28,2008

  2. April 10,2007

  3. June 3, 2009

  4. July 8,2008

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Microsoft Bing was officially launched on June 3, 2009, replacing Live Search. It was introduced as a rebrand of Microsoft's search services with new features and marketing. The other dates are incorrect.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Transilerate

  2. Change my Lang

  3. Yahoo translate

  4. Babel Fish

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

Babel Fish was Yahoo's online translation service, similar to Google Translate. It was launched in 1999 and later shut down in 2012. The service was named after the Babel fish from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. What I Know Is

  2. When I Know Is

  3. Why I Know Is

  4. Where I Know Is

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

WIKI is often backronymed as 'What I Know Is'. A backronym is an acronym invented after the fact to explain a word - WIKI comes from Hawaiian meaning 'fast' or 'quick', not from this phrase.