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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

Which method establishes an administrative connection for configuring the Linksys WRT300N wireless access point?

  1. Associate with the access point and then open a session with the access point.

  2. Physically connect to the access point and then reboot the computer to launch the configuration software.

  3. From a computer in the same IP subnet as the access point, enter the default IP address of the access point in a web browser.

  4. Modify the TCP/IP properties of the computer connected to the access point so that it exists on the same network, and then reboot your computer to establish a connection.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Linksys WRT300N access points are configured through a web interface. You access the configuration by entering the default IP address (typically 192.168.1.1) into a web browser from a computer on the same subnet. The other options are incorrect: you don't need to associate first (A), physical connection isn't required for configuration (B), and TCP/IP modification isn't necessary if you're already on the same subnet (D).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a web browser?

  1. Internet download manager

  2. Internet explorer

  3. Google chrome

  4. Netscape

  5. Opera
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

It is just a download manager, which downloads data like songs, videos, documents, etc.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect about cookies?

  1. It is stored in browser's memory.

  2. It is created by browser, which stores it in its own memory.

  3. It travels between browser and server.

  4. It is created by server and sent to the browser.

  5. It is a small text file.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It is created by server, and sent to the browser along with the first HTTP response. The browser accepts it, and stores it inside its own memory.

Multiple choice

Which of the following can be used in order to dynamically update the totals on your shopping cart, without forcing the user to click update, and wait for the server to resend the entire page?

  1. Java applet

  2. Ajax

  3. Java swing

  4. JSlider

  5. InetAddress class
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

By using Ajax, you can dynamically update the totals on your shopping cart, without forcing the user to click update, and wait for the server to resend the entire page.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the best description of the Internet?

  1. Network of computers

  2. Network of networks

  3. Collection of websites

  4. A group of servers

  5. A group of hosts
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to serve several billion users worldwide. It is a network of networks that consists of millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks, of local to global scope, that are linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless and optical networking technologies.

Multiple choice

Which of the following terms is used for an unsolicited e-mail?

  1. Spam

  2. Flaming

  3. Backbone

  4. News group

  5. Usenet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct choice. Spam now also refers to junk e-mail or irrelevant postings to a newsgroup or bulletin board. The unsolicited e-mail messages you receive about refinancing your home, reversing aging, and losing those extra pounds are all considered to be spam.