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

Multiple choice

What does window.location object in javascript?

  1. It opens a new window by passing url in the browser.

  2. It returns the url of the current page.

  3. It redirects the user to the other location or url.

  4. Both (2) and (3)

  5. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is a true statement about window.locaton object.

Multiple choice

URL stands for

  1. Universal Research List

  2. Universal Resource List

  3. Uniform Resource Locator

  4. Uniform Research Locator

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (3) is correct. 

Multiple choice

Which was the first web site to feature a banner ad?

  1. Hotwired

  2. CNet

  3. Amazon

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

HotWired (1994) was the first website to display banner advertising, selling an ad for AT&T. This marked the beginning of online commercial advertising. CNet, Amazon, and Yahoo came later. The AT&T banner ad on HotWired.com revolutionized web monetization and established the banner ad as a standard online advertising format.

Multiple choice

The first page of a website is called

  1. homepage

  2. javascript

  3. introduction page

  4. start page

  5. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, the first page of website is called home page/index page.

Multiple choice

Junk e-mail is also called

  1. spam

  2. spoof

  3. cookie

  4. spill

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Spam is often considered to be a junk mail or junk news group posting.

Multiple choice

'WiFi' stands for

  1. Wireless Form of Internet

  2. Worldwide Featured Internet

  3. Wireless Fidelity

  4. Wirefree Internet

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) is a mechanism that allows users to exchange data wirelessly over a computer network.

Multiple choice

What is Web Portal?

  1. A website that calls guests from other websites.

  2. A website that hosts other websites.

  3. A website that uses many ports.

  4. A website that makes portraits.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Web portal is a website that hosts other websites.