Computer Knowledge

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 technology web 2.0
  1. Web as a platform

  2. Web in mobile device

  3. A standard

  4. New architecture style

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

Web 2.0 refers to the paradigm shift where the internet acts as a platform for user-generated content, usability, and interoperability, rather than just static pages.

Multiple choice technology web technology
  1. window.onunload=function() { alert('closing'); }

  2. window.onunload+=onClose; function onClose() { alert('closing'); }

  3. window.onunload=onClose; function onClose() { alert('closing'); }

  4. All the above

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

In JavaScript, you can assign an event handler by setting the event property to an anonymous function or to a named function reference. Using += on event properties is invalid syntax in standard JavaScript.

Multiple choice technology web technology
  1. IUSR_computername

  2. IUSR_Domainname

  3. IUSR_VirtualdirectoryName

  4. Administrator

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

When anonymous users connect to an IIS web site, they are authenticated using the built-in IUSR_computername account (e.g., IUSR_SERVER01). This account is created automatically during IIS installation and is used for anonymous authentication. The account name uses the computer name, not domain name or virtual directory name.

Multiple choice technology
  1. True

  2. False

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

Oracle Workflow Messages support both plain text and HTML formats for the message body. This allows flexibility in presentation - text for simple notifications and HTML for formatted content with styling, links, or structure. The format can be specified when defining the message.

Multiple choice technology web technology
  1. Yet Another Hierarchical Offensive Oracle

  2. Yet Another Hierarchically Organised Oracle

  3. Yet Another Hierarchy of Officious Oracle

  4. Yet Another Hasty Organizer Of Opportunity

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

YAHOO stands for 'Yet Another Hierarchy of Officious Oracle'. This was the original expansion chosen by founders Jerry Yang and David Filo. 'Officious' refers to being helpful or intrusive, reflecting the directory's nature.

Multiple choice technology web technology
  1. _top

  2. _blank

  3. _son

  4. _parent

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

HTML defines four predefined target names for links: _blank (opens in new window/tab), _self (opens in same frame - the default), _parent (opens in parent frameset), and _top (opens in full original window). There is no predefined target named '_son' - this is a made-up name that does not exist in the HTML specification.

Multiple choice technology usability
  1. Using the Back browser button

  2. Home link

  3. Click on the Logo the webpage on top left

  4. Find for a home icon

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

Clicking the logo in the top-left corner is a widely recognized convention for returning to a homepage. This pattern works across all types of websites and requires no explicit 'home' label. While home links (B) and home icons (D) are also valid, the logo is the most intuitive and consistently placed element. Browser back button (A) is unreliable for homepage navigation.

Multiple choice technology usability
  1. Very effective

  2. Not effective

  3. Very effective but users wont prefer

  4. Not effective but users prefer

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

Breadcrumb trails are technically effective navigation aids that show users their location within a site hierarchy and provide easy upward navigation. However, many users ignore them or don't actively use them, preferring other navigation methods. This creates the paradox that they're effective but not strongly preferred by users in actual practice.

Multiple choice technology usability
  1. Color

  2. Images

  3. Navigation

  4. Animation

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

Color, images, and navigation are fundamental elements that directly impact usability, accessibility, and user experience. Navigation is especially critical - without it, users cannot use the application. Animation, while sometimes useful for feedback or engagement, is decorative and not essential for basic functionality. An effective website can work well without animation but not without proper navigation. The claimed answer (D) is correct.

Multiple choice technology security
  1. Devolve

  2. Infector

  3. Delf

  4. Argentino

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

Devolve is an early HTML-based virus that executes malicious scripts within web browsers or HTML-enabled email clients. The other options are binary executables or written in other languages.