Computer Knowledge
Internet and Web
1,557 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
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Application as a Service
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Service as a Service
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Software as a Service
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Search as a Service
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MSN Search
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Live Search
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Wikipedia
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Bing
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Bing is Microsoft's current web search engine, launched in 2009 to replace Live Search. MSN Search was the earlier name for Microsoft's search service, while Wikipedia is an encyclopedia platform, not a search engine.
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Microsoft Search Server (MSS)
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Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS)
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Windows SharePoint Services (WSS)
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Microsoft Bing Services
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) is correct as it was the free add-on version providing basic portal functionality for Windows Server 2003 and 2008. MSS and MOSS were paid enterprise editions, while Bing Services is unrelated to SharePoint.
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External Url
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Internal Url
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Both of the Above
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None of the Above
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Change Password Link is required in the External URL because this is what external users/customers access to manage their accounts. Internal URLs are for system administrators and don't require the same self-service password change functionality. The external-facing portal must provide this link for users to reset their own passwords for security and account management purposes. The system design places this requirement on the external interface, not internal tools.
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The World Wide Web Consortium
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Microsoft
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Mozilla
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Anybody can publish their rearch
A
Correct answer
Explanation
W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) is the international standards organization that develops protocols and guidelines for the World Wide Web. It was founded by Tim Berners-Lee and ensures the long-term growth and interoperability of web technologies. The other options are private companies or incorrect statements about web standards.
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<mail>xxx@yyy</mail>
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<mail href="xxx@yyy">
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<a href="xxx@yyy">
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<a href="mailto:xxx@yyy">
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<a href="url" new>
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<a href="url" target="_blank">
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<a href="url" target="new">
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<a hreaf="url;_blank">
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Asp.net
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HTML
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1) and 2)
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None
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postal address information
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security information
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response information
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stock request information
B
Correct answer
Explanation
SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) headers are extensible elements that carry metadata about the message. Security information is commonly placed in SOAP headers to support authentication, authorization, encryption tokens, and digital signatures without modifying the message body. This separation allows security processing to happen independently of the business logic in the SOAP body. The other options (postal address, response information, stock request) are typically part of the application payload rather than header-level metadata. Headers are specifically designed for cross-cutting concerns like security, routing, and transaction management.
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It is used to add headers to a request
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It defines the semantic behaviour of a web service
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It defines the interface that the web service provides
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It publishes information about a service to a registry
D
Correct answer
Explanation
UDDI (Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration) is a standard for web service registries that enables service providers to publish information about their web services. The primary function of a UDDI registry is to serve as a directory where businesses can list their web services, making them discoverable by potential consumers. Option D correctly describes this publishing function. Options A (adding headers), B (defining behavior), and C (defining interface) describe other aspects of web services but not the UDDI registry's core purpose. UDDI is essentially yellow pages for web services - it publishes service location and metadata, not service behavior or interface definition.
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System.Web
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System.Net
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Pages
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authentication
A,B
Correct answer
Explanation
System.Web and System.Net are top-level configuration section groups in Web.config. System.Web contains ASP.NET-specific settings like authentication, authorization, and custom errors, while System.Net contains networking configuration like mail settings and request authentication. Pages and authentication are individual sections within System.Web, not separate section groups.
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A type of backlink
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A spam method
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An warez site
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A method of getting fake visits to your site
A
Correct answer
Explanation
To answer this question, the user needs to know about the concept of trackbacks.
A trackback is a type of backlink that notifies a website when another website links to its content. It is a way for a blogger or website owner to see who is linking to their content, which can help them build relationships with other websites in their niche.
Option A is the correct answer because a trackback is indeed a type of backlink.
Option B is incorrect because a trackback is not a spam method. It is a legitimate way to notify a website of a link to its content.
Option C is incorrect because a trackback is not related to warez sites.
Option D is incorrect because a trackback does not involve getting fake visits to a site.
Therefore, the Answer is: A. A type of backlink.
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Really simple syndication
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Really simple site
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Rich site summary
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RDF site summary
B
Correct answer
Explanation
RSS stands for Rich Site Summary, Really Simple Syndication, or RDF Site Summary depending on the version and standard. 'Really Simple Site' is not a recognized expansion of the RSS acronym, making it the correct choice for this 'not' question.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Web 1.0 was characterized by static HTML pages with basic interactivity. Ajax (asynchronous JavaScript and XML) emerged later as a core Web 2.0 technology, enabling dynamic content updates without page reloads. Flash, HTML, and PHP all existed during the Web 1.0 era.