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