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Internet, World Wide Web
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  • 1. The Internet, aka the World Wide Web, is a global network of interconnected computers and devices that allows users to access and share information across the digital realm. It facilitates communication and collaboration on a global scale, enabling people to connect with each other, access a vast amount of resources, and conduct business transactions online. The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, shop, and entertain ourselves, creating a digital ecosystem that has become an integral part of modern life around the globe.

    What does HTTP stand for?
A) Hyperlink Text Transfer Protocol
B) High Traffic Transfer Process
C) Home Terminal Transfer Protocol
D) Hypertext Transfer Protocol
  • 2. Which protocol is used for sending email?
A) FTP
B) TCP
C) SMTP
D) HTTP
  • 3. What is the main function of a web browser?
A) To send emails
B) To play music
C) To access and display websites
D) To create documents
  • 4. What does URL stand for?
A) Universal Reply Language
B) Underlying Resource Layer
C) User Registration Link
D) Uniform Resource Locator
  • 5. Which protocol is used for secure online communication?
A) HTTP
B) HTTPS
C) SMTP
D) FTP
  • 6. What does HTML stand for?
A) High Traffic Message Listing
B) Home Terminal Management Layer
C) Hyperlink Text Modeling Language
D) Hypertext Markup Language
  • 7. What does ISP stand for?
A) Internet Service Provider
B) Internal Service Proxy
C) Intranet Security Policy
D) Internet Search Protocol
  • 8. Which technology is used to convert domain names to IP addresses?
A) SMTP
B) HTTP
C) FTP
D) DNS
  • 9. What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?
A) To speed up internet connection
B) To store website data
C) To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
D) To encrypt communication
  • 10. Which protocol is used to download files from a server to a client?
A) HTTP
B) SMTP
C) SSH
D) FTP
  • 11. What is the purpose of a cache in a web browser?
A) To block internet access
B) To send emails
C) To display ads
D) To store web page resources locally for faster retrieval
  • 12. What is a hyperlink?
A) A computer virus
B) A selectable element in a web page that links to another page or resource
C) A database query
D) A type of browser
  • 13. What does CSS stand for?
A) Cascading Style Sheets
B) Customer Support System
C) Computer System Software
D) Content Sharing Service
  • 14. What is a server in the context of the internet?
A) A type of web browser
B) A software program
C) A computer that provides data to other computers
D) A network cable
  • 15. What is the purpose of a web server?
A) To host online games
B) To create documents
C) To send emails
D) To deliver web pages and other content to clients over the internet
  • 16. Which term refers to the practice of promoting or publicizing a website on the internet?
A) CSS
B) SEO
C) TCP
D) HTML
  • 17. What is a URL parameter?
A) A type of virus
B) A search engine
C) An additional piece of information added to a URL to pass data to a web server
D) A type of internet connection
  • 18. What does W3C stand for?
A) Wireless Communication Company
B) World Wide Web Consortium
C) Windows 3 Collection
D) Web 3 Content
  • 19. What is the purpose of a cookie consent banner on a website?
A) To obtain user consent before storing cookies on their device
B) To track user location
C) To display advertisements
D) To block access to the website
  • 20. What is a firewall?
A) A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
B) A hardware component
C) A type of email
D) A type of computer virus
  • 21. What is the purpose of a robots.txt file?
A) To encrypt communication
B) To display advertisements
C) To instruct search engine robots how to crawl and index web pages
D) To block internet access
  • 22. What file format is commonly used for images on the web?
A) DOCX
B) TXT
C) MP3
D) JPEG
  • 23. Which technology is used to make web pages interactive?
A) CSS
B) HTML
C) JavaScript
D) XML
  • 24. Which programming language is commonly used for server-side web development?
A) CSS
B) PHP
C) JavaScript
D) HTML
  • 25. What does 'RSS' stand for in the context of web content?
A) Rapid System Synchronization
B) Remote Server Service
C) Responsive Site Structure
D) Really Simple Syndication
  • 26. What term is used to describe the practice of designing websites for optimal viewing on mobile devices?
A) Dynamic layout
B) Responsive design
C) Adaptive styling
D) Mobile optimization
  • 27. Which protocol is used to transfer web pages from a server to a client in a web browser?
A) HTTP
B) TCP
C) SMTP
D) FTP
  • 28. What coding language is commonly used for styling web pages?
A) Java
B) CSS
C) Python
D) JavaScript
  • 29. Which technology allows multiple devices to share a single Internet connection?
A) Switch
B) Firewall
C) Modem
D) Router
  • 30. Which technology enables users to access applications and data from a remote server over the Internet?
A) Cloud computing
B) Blockchain
C) Augmented reality
D) Virtual reality
  • 31. Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web?
A) Steve Jobs
B) Al Gore
C) Tim Berners-Lee
D) Bill Gates
  • 32. Which term refers to unsolicited email messages?
A) Spyware
B) Spam
C) Phishing
D) Malware
  • 33. Which organization oversees the maintenance of domain names and IP addresses?
A) FBI
B) CIA
C) ICANN
D) NSA
  • 34. What technology allows multiple devices to share a single public IP address?
A) FTP
B) NAT
C) DNS
D) VPN
  • 35. What term is used to describe the process of transferring files from a web server to a user's computer?
A) Uploading
B) Streaming
C) Syncing
D) Downloading
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