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

A web browser...

  1. displays web pages

  2. stores web pages
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A web browser is an application used to access and display web pages. Web servers are responsible for storing web pages.

Multiple choice

Which one of these is not good netiquette?

  1. Using emoticons

  2. Typing in capitals

  3. Having an avatar

  4. Using abbreviations like lol and brb
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Typing in all capital letters is considered shouting in online communication and is generally discouraged as poor netiquette.

Multiple choice

What is the definition of a blog?

  1. A website whose purpose to communicate with each other

  2. A regular downloadable audio file

  3. An online journal

  4. An app where very short messages can be sent and received
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A blog (short for weblog) is an online journal or informational website displaying information in reverse chronological order.

Multiple choice

Who can edit a wiki?

  1. Anyone

  2. Members of the wiki (people who have signed up)

  3. The owner of the wiki only

  4. No-one
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Wikis are collaborative websites where users can create and edit content. While some wikis are open to the public, most require users to be registered members to contribute.

Multiple choice

Which one of these is a type of online advertising?

  1. Pay-per-view

  2. Pay-per-click

  3. Pay-per-page

  4. Pay-per-ad
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pay-per-click (PPC) is a standard model of online advertising where advertisers pay a fee each time one of their ads is clicked. The other terms are fabricated variations.

Multiple choice

What type of online service is email?

  1. Communication

  2. Real-time

  3. Commerce

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

Email is a digital method used to send and receive messages between users, classifying it as a communication service. It does not fit into commerce, government, or real-time categories in the same way.

Multiple choice

Which type of virus uses a tracking cookie?

  1. Crimeware

  2. Logic bomb

  3. Spyware

  4. Adware
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Spyware is software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive, often using tracking cookies.

Multiple choice

What does HTTP stand for?

  1. Hype Two Text Protocol

  2. Hyper Transfer Text Protocol

  3. Hype Transfer Text Provider

  4. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol, the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.

Multiple choice

Which account is more likely to be an online predator?

  1. Female account

  2. Male account

  3. Someone named Fred

  4. Any account can be a predator
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Online predators often use fake profiles and can pose as anyone, regardless of gender or name. It is important to be cautious of all unknown contacts.

Multiple choice

What does WWW stand for?

  1. Wild Weird Web

  2. Wide World Web

  3. World Working Web

  4. World Wide Web
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

WWW stands for World Wide Web, which is an information system where documents and other web resources are identified by Uniform Resource Locators.

Multiple choice

Which company created the Internet Explorer?

  1. Apple

  2. Microsoft

  3. Firefox

  4. Netscape
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Internet Explorer is a series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft and included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems starting in 1995.

Multiple choice

What does URL stand for?

  1. Unique Routing Link

  2. Uniform Resource Locator

  3. Universal Resource Lock

  4. Unix Real Link
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is a colloquial reference to a web address used to specify where a resource is located on a computer network.