Firefox & Internet Explorer

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    Where is the status bar in Internet Explorer located?

    • Windows Explorer
    • Bottom of the browser window
    • Inside the address bar
    • In your favorites folder
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This quiz focuses on features and functionalities of Firefox and Internet Explorer. It assesses knowledge on browser components, navigation, and version updates, enhancing user understanding of web browsing tools.

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  • 2. 

    Internet Explorer stores your favorite web sites in what folder?

    • Research Bar Research Bar

    • History bar

    • Favorites

    Correct Answer
    A. Favorites
    Explanation
    Internet Explorer stores your favorite web sites in the "Favorites" folder. This folder allows users to save and easily access their preferred websites for future visits. By storing the websites in the Favorites folder, users can quickly navigate to their favorite sites without having to search or type in the URL each time they want to visit a particular website.

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  • 3. 

    To make browsing easier, Internet explorer utilizes...

    • Web Accelerators

    • Pop-up ads

    • Computer worms

    Correct Answer
    A. Web Accelerators
    Explanation
    Internet Explorer utilizes web accelerators to make browsing easier. Web accelerators are software programs that optimize internet connection speeds by compressing data, caching web pages, and reducing the size of files being downloaded. This helps to improve the overall browsing experience by reducing page load times and increasing the responsiveness of websites. By utilizing web accelerators, Internet Explorer can enhance the speed and efficiency of browsing, allowing users to access web content more quickly and efficiently.

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  • 4. 

    The current version of Internet Explorer is version 8.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false because the current version of Internet Explorer is not version 8. Internet Explorer has been discontinued and the latest version is Microsoft Edge.

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  • 5. 
    Q: The circled icon is the… - ProProfs

    Q: The circled icon is the…

    • Favorites folder

    • Compatibility View Icon

    • History

    Correct Answer
    A. Compatibility View Icon
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Compatibility View Icon. This is because the question asks about the circled icon, and the Compatibility View Icon is the only option that is circled.

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  • 6. 
    What happens when you press Home button in Firefox? - ProProfs

    What happens when you press Home button in Firefox?

    • Loads your favorites tab

    • Opens bookmarks

    • Takes you to windows explorer

    • Takes you to designated start-up page

    Correct Answer
    A. Takes you to designated start-up page
    Explanation
    When you press the Home button in Firefox, it takes you to the designated start-up page. This means that the browser will load the specific webpage that you have set as your homepage. It could be a search engine, a news website, or any other webpage that you have chosen to be your default start-up page.

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  • 7. 

    Firefox synchronization is a service that helps syncronize which of the following on multiple devices with Firefox installed? (Check all that apply)

    • Bookmarks

    • History

    • Page tabs

    • Passwords

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Bookmarks
    A. History
    A. Page tabs
    A. Passwords
    Explanation
    Firefox synchronization is a service that allows users to sync their bookmarks, history, page tabs, and passwords across multiple devices with Firefox installed. This means that users can access their saved bookmarks, browsing history, open tabs, and saved passwords on any device with Firefox, making it convenient and seamless to switch between devices while maintaining a consistent browsing experience.

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  • 8. 

    You can identify an encrypted web page when viewing it in Firefox?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    When viewing a web page in Firefox, you can identify if it is encrypted by looking for the padlock icon in the address bar. This icon indicates that the website is using a secure connection, typically through HTTPS. Encrypted web pages ensure that any data exchanged between the user and the website is protected and cannot be easily intercepted or tampered with by malicious actors. Therefore, the statement "True" is correct as you can indeed identify an encrypted web page when viewing it in Firefox.

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  • 9. 
    Firefox originated from the browser formerly known as Netscape Navigator? - ProProfs

    Firefox originated from the browser formerly known as Netscape Navigator?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Firefox did indeed originate from the browser formerly known as Netscape Navigator. In 1998, Netscape Communications Corporation released the source code of their Netscape Navigator browser, which eventually led to the creation of the Mozilla project. The Mozilla project then went on to develop the Mozilla Application Suite, which included the Navigator browser. Over time, the Navigator browser underwent various improvements and updates, eventually evolving into what is now known as Firefox. Therefore, it is true that Firefox originated from the browser formerly known as Netscape Navigator.

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  • 10. 
    Which browser has a native spell checker?     - ProProfs

    Which browser has a native spell checker?    

    • Firefox

    • Internet Explorer 9

    Correct Answer
    A. Firefox
    Explanation
    Firefox has a native spell checker. This means that the browser has a built-in feature that automatically checks the spelling of words as you type. This can be useful for avoiding spelling errors in emails, documents, and other text inputs on the web. Other browsers may require the use of extensions or add-ons to enable spell checking functionality.

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