MCQS ON INTERNET
1. What does the acronym “URL” stand for?
a) Uniform Resource Locator
b) Universal Remote Locator
c) Uniform Retrieval Link
d) Unified Resource Locator
The correct answer is a) Uniform Resource Locator.
2. Which protocol is commonly used to send emails?
a) FTP
b) HTTP
c) SMTP
d) TCP
The correct answer is c) SMTP.
3. Which organization is responsible for assigning IP addresses and managing the domain name system?
a) IEEE
b) IETF
c) ICANN
d) ISO
The correct answer is c) ICANN.
4. Which protocol is used for secure data transmission over the Internet?
a) HTTPS
b) FTP
c) SMTP
d) HTTP
The correct answer is a) HTTPS.
5. Which programming language is commonly used for creating web pages and adding interactivity?
a) Python
b) JavaScript
c) Java
d) C++
The correct answer is b) JavaScript.
6. What is a “cookie” in the context of web browsing?
a) A small text file stored on a user’s computer by a website
b) A type of virus that affects web browsers
c) A method for secure online payments
d) A tool for blocking unwanted websites
The correct answer is a) A small text file stored on a user’s computer by a website.
7. What is the purpose of a DNS server?
a) Storing website content
b) Handling email communications
c) Converting domain names to IP addresses
d) Securing network connections
The correct answer is c) Converting domain names to IP addresses.
8. Which term refers to the practice of tricking individuals into revealing confidential information online?
a) Phishing
b) Hacking
c) Spoofing
d) Malware
The correct answer is a) Phishing.
9. Which technology allows devices to communicate wirelessly over short distances?
a) Bluetooth
b) Ethernet
c) Fiber optics
d) Satellite
The correct answer is a) Bluetooth.
10. Which Internet protocol is used to retrieve emails from a mail server to a client’s computer?
a) SMTP
b) POP3
c) IMAP
d) FTP
The correct answer is b) POP3.
11. What does “HTML” stand for?
a) High Text Markup Language
b) Hyperlink and Text Markup Language
c) Hyper Text Makeup Language
d) Hyper Text Markup Language
The correct answer is d) Hyper Text Markup Language.
12. What is the purpose of an “ISP”?
a) Internet Service Provider
b) Internet Speed Processor
c) Internet Storage Provider
d) Internet Security Protocol
The correct answer is a) Internet Service Provider.
13. Which technology allows multiple users to access the Internet simultaneously using a single connection?
a) Modem
b) Router
c) LAN
d) Broadband
The correct answer is d) Broadband.
14. What does “WWW” stand for in a website address?
a) Web World Wares
b) World Wide Web
c) Webpage Widget Warehouse
d) Wide Width Wavelength
The correct answer is b) World Wide Web.
15. Which protocol is used for transferring files between a client and a server over the Internet?
a) TCP
b) HTTP
c) FTP
d) IP
The correct answer is c) FTP.
16. What is the function of a firewall in network security?
a) Filtering and blocking unwanted network traffic
b) Enhancing internet speed
c) Creating backups of data
d) Managing email accounts
The correct answer is a) Filtering and blocking unwanted network traffic.
17. Which type of Internet connection provides the fastest speed among the options listed below?
a) DSL
b) Dial-up
c) Fiber optic
d) Satellite
The correct answer is c) Fiber optic.
18. Which social media platform is known for its 140-character limit on posts?
a) Twitter
b) Facebook
c) Instagram
d) Snapchat
The correct answer is a) Twitter.
19. What is the main function of a search engine?
a) Indexing and retrieving web pages
b) Sending emails
c) Hosting websites
d) Monitoring network traffic
The correct answer is a) Indexing and retrieving web pages.
20. Which term refers to the unauthorized access, manipulation, or destruction of computer systems or data?
a) Hacking
b) Phishing
c) Malware
d) Encryption
The correct answer is a) Hacking.
21. What does “HTTP” stand for in a website’s URL?
a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol
b) Hypertext Text Transfer Protocol
c) Hyperlink Transfer Text Protocol
d) High Tech Text Protocol
The correct answer is a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
22. Which technology allows a user to interact with a computer using gestures and touch?
a) Augmented Reality
b) Virtual Reality
c) Touchscreen
d) Voice Recognition
The correct answer is c) Touchscreen.
23. Which software category includes programs that are designed to harm or compromise computer systems?
a) Antivirus
b) Firewall
c) Malware
d) Encryption software
The correct answer is c) Malware.
24. Which term describes the process of making a copy of data to prevent data loss?
a) Encryption
b) Backup
c) Restore
d) Firewall
The correct answer is b) Backup.
25. What is the primary function of a web browser?
a) Playing online games
b) Sending emails
c) Viewing and navigating web pages
d) Editing images
The correct answer is c) Viewing and navigating web pages.
26. Which of the following is not a web browser?
a) Google Chrome
b) Microsoft Word
c) Mozilla Firefox
d) Safari
The correct answer is b) Microsoft Word.
27. Which organization developed the first widely used web browser called “Netscape Navigator”?
a) Microsoft
b) Apple
c) Mozilla
d) Netscape Communications
The correct answer is d) Netscape Communications.
28. What is a “captcha” used for on websites?
a) Blocking unwanted websites
b) Authenticating users
c) Sending emails
d) Downloading files
The correct answer is b) Authenticating users.
29. Which technology enables real-time communication between users through text, voice, or video over the Internet?
a) Social media
b) Instant messaging
c) File sharing
d) Email
The correct answer is b) Instant messaging.
30. What is the term for the process of converting domain names into IP addresses?
a) Encryption
b) Resolution
c) Translation
d) DNS Lookup
The correct answer is d) DNS Lookup.