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Basic Internet Questions - Quiz

The internet is one of the main benefits that people all over the world get to enjoy and connect with each other. When it comes to the Internet there are some basic skills that one is required to be aware of. Do you think you have adequate information when it comes to basic internet skills? Take the quiz below and find out!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is the internet?

    • A.

      Hamburger Stand

    • B.

      Hair Piece

    • C.

      World Wide Web

    • D.

      Computers that are all linked together in a network

    • E.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. Computers that are all linked together in a network
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Computers that are all linked together in a network." This answer accurately describes the internet as a global network of interconnected computers. It highlights the fundamental concept of the internet, which is the ability for computers to communicate and share information with each other across different locations. The other options, such as "Hamburger Stand" and "Hair Piece," are unrelated and do not define the internet. "World Wide Web" is a component of the internet but does not encompass its entirety. Therefore, the correct answer is "Computers that are all linked together in a network."

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  • 2. 

    What is a Browser?

    • A.

      An HTLM system

    • B.

      A Server

    • C.

      A software program that enables you to view www documents

    • D.

      Hierarchical scheme for indication logical and sometimes geographical venue of a web-page from the network

    • E.

      All

    Correct Answer
    C. A software program that enables you to view www documents
    Explanation
    A browser is a software program that allows users to access and view documents on the World Wide Web (www). It is not an HTML system or a server, but rather a tool that enables users to navigate and interact with websites by rendering HTML and other web technologies. The browser acts as a mediator between the user and the internet, providing a graphical interface to display web content and allowing users to browse websites and access information. Therefore, the correct answer is "A software program that enables you to view www documents."

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  • 3. 

    What does URL mean?

    • A.

      Universal Resource Locator also known as the address

    • B.

      An http

    • C.

      World wide web

    • D.

      Air well

    • E.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Universal Resource Locator also known as the address
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Universal Resource Locator also known as the address. A URL is a string of characters that provides the address of a specific resource on the internet. It is used to locate and access web pages, files, images, videos, and other resources on the World Wide Web.

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  • 4. 

    What is the ISP?

    • A.

      A piece of computer equipment that allows you to communicate with another computer

    • B.

      Internet Service Provider

    • C.

      A precise defination of how computers interact with one another

    • D.

      Spiders

    • E.

      All of the abover

    Correct Answer
    B. Internet Service Provider
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Internet Service Provider." An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company or organization that provides access to the internet for individuals or businesses. They offer various services such as internet connectivity, email accounts, web hosting, and more. ISPs use their infrastructure to connect users to the internet, allowing them to communicate with other computers and access online resources.

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  • 5. 

    What is a domain suffix?

    • A.

      The name of the user's internet system or location

    • B.

      An e-mail address that you send another person

    • C.

      This term refers to unique multiple e-mails

    • D.

      Uniform Resource Locators

    • E.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The name of the user's internet system or location
    Explanation
    A domain suffix refers to the last part of a domain name, which indicates the type of organization or country to which the domain belongs. It helps to identify and categorize websites on the internet. For example, in the domain name "example.com," the ".com" is the domain suffix, indicating that it is a commercial website.

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