Internet Basics – Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

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  1. What does the term ‘Internet’ stand for?
    Answer: a) International Network
  2. The Internet is a network of:
    Answer: c) Millions of interconnected computers
  3. Which of the following is NOT required to connect to the internet?
    Answer: c) Printer
  4. What does ‘Modem’ stand for?
    Answer: b) Modulator-Demodulator
  5. The speed of a modem is measured in:
    Answer: c) Kbps
  6. Which type of modem is specifically designed for laptops?
    Answer: c) PC Card Modem
  7. Which of the following is NOT an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
    Answer: c) Microsoft
  8. Which type of internet connection uses a telephone line but does NOT disrupt phone calls?
    Answer: b) DSL
  9. Which internet connection type uses a satellite dish?
    Answer: c) Satellite
  10. What is the key advantage of a broadband connection over dial-up?
    Answer: b) It does not disrupt phone calls
  11. Which of the following is NOT a common internet service?
    Answer: c) Watching TV offline
  12. Video conferencing requires a:
    Answer: b) Webcam and microphone
  13. Which of the following is NOT a video conferencing application?
    Answer: d) MS Paint
  14. Online chat is also known as:
    Answer: a) Internet chat
  15. Hotspots allow internet access using:
    Answer: c) Radio waves
  16. A hotspot typically provides wireless internet access within:
    Answer: d) 100 meters
  17. Email stands for:
    Answer: a) Electronic Mail
  18. Which is NOT an example of an email provider?
    Answer: c) Facebook
  19. Which of the following is NOT recommended for email etiquette?
    Answer: b) Writing in ALL CAPS
  20. What is the recommended length of a strong password?
    Answer: c) 8 or more characters
  21. Which of the following is a proper email etiquette rule?
    Answer: b) Keep emails precise and to the point
  22. What should be avoided when using social networking sites?
    Answer: a) Accepting all friend requests
  23. Netiquette is a combination of:
    Answer: b) Network and Etiquette
  24. Spamming refers to:
    Answer: b) Sending repeated unwanted messages
  25. A web browser is used for:
    Answer: b) Accessing websites
  26. Which of the following is NOT a web browser?
    Answer: d) Adobe Photoshop
  27. The collection of related web pages linked together is called a:
    Answer: b) Website
  28. What does URL stand for?
    Answer: b) Uniform Resource Locator
  29. Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?
    Answer: b) Has at least 8 characters with mixed symbols
  30. Which of the following is an example of an online shopping site?
    Answer: a) Flipkart
  31. The main function of a modem is to:
    Answer: b) Convert digital signals into analog and vice versa
  32. Which service allows users to book railway tickets online?
    Answer: b) IRCTC
  33. The process of making voice and video calls over the internet is known as:
    Answer: b) VoIP
  34. Which of the following services provides high-speed internet for mobile users?
    Answer: d) All of the above
  35. Which of these services allows real-time exchange of text messages?
    Answer: c) Chatting
  36. Social networking websites include:
    Answer: d) All of the above
  37. Which of the following is NOT a broadband connection?
    Answer: d) Dial-up
  38. What is the full form of ISP?
    Answer: a) Internet Service Provider
  39. Which of these is an instant messaging application?
    Answer: a) WhatsApp
  40. The primary purpose of a firewall is to:
    Answer: b) Secure a network from unauthorized access

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