Internet And Online Communications Quiz Number 1
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Quiz about the Internet and online communications. Suitable for older children and adult learners.
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What sort of software would you use to look at web pages on the Internet?
- A.
Internet Service Provider
- B.
Web Browser
- C.
Presentation
- D.
Anti-virus
Correct Answer
B. Web BrowserExplanation
You can view web pages using a web browser.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How is the speed of your Internet connection measured?
- A.
ROM
- B.
Megahertz
- C.
Kilobits and megabits per second
- D.
RAM
Correct Answer
C. Kilobits and megabits per secondExplanation
Internet speed is measured in kilobits and megabits per second.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What would you use a search engine for?
- A.
To check for new emails
- B.
To search for files on a CDROM
- C.
To connect to the Internet
- D.
To find web pages
Correct Answer
D. To find web pagesExplanation
You would use a search engine to find web pages of interest.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What are hyperlinks used for?
- A.
To search for web pages
- B.
To attach a file to an email
- C.
To send an email message to more than one person
- D.
To move from one web page to another
Correct Answer
D. To move from one web page to anotherExplanation
A hyperlink allows you to move from one web page to another web pageRate this question:
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- 5.
What is the name given to copying files from a website on the Internet?
- A.
Making an attachment
- B.
Downloading
- C.
Browsing
- D.
Uploading
Correct Answer
B. DownloadingExplanation
The name given to copying files from a website on the Internet is downloading.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Why would you attach a file to an email?
- A.
In order to send multiple emails at once
- B.
To ensure the email contained no viruses
- C.
To help save the email message on your computer
- D.
To send a document or photo with the email message
Correct Answer
D. To send a document or photo with the email messageExplanation
An email attachment is a way of sending files, documents, photographs etc with an email messageRate this question:
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- 7.
What is the purpose of the history function in Internet Explorer?
- A.
Keeps a record of all the email messages you have sent
- B.
Keeps a record of all websites you have visited
- C.
Keeps a record of all websites which are dangerous to visit
- D.
Keeps a record of all your favourite websites
Correct Answer
B. Keeps a record of all websites you have visitedExplanation
The history function in a web browser such as Internet Explorer, keeps a record of all the websites you have visited.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following is not a popular search enging website?
- A.
Yahoo
- B.
Google
- C.
Ebay
- D.
Ask Jeeves
Correct Answer
C. EbayExplanation
Ebay is not a search engine, it is an online auction website.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What does HTML stand for?
- A.
Hyper Text Markup Language
- B.
Hyperlinks and Texting Markup Language
- C.
Home Tool Markup Language
- D.
Home Text Markup Language
Correct Answer
A. Hyper Text Markup LanguageExplanation
Websites contain web pages which are specially formatted documents written in a computer language called HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language)Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which from the following is not a popular web browser?
- A.
Internet Explorer
- B.
Firefox
- C.
Safari
- D.
Amazon
Correct Answer
D. AmazonExplanation
Amazon is an online shop, not a web browserRate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following is a valid web address?
- A.
Www.bbc.news
- B.
Www.bbc.co.uk
- C.
- D.
Wwwbbc.co.uk
Correct Answer
B. Www.bbc.co.ukExplanation
A valid web address typically consists of several components: "www" representing the World Wide Web, the domain name (such as "bbc"), and the top-level domain (TLD) like ".com" or ".uk." In the case of "www.bbc.co.uk," "bbc" is the domain name, and ".co.uk" is the TLD, forming a complete and valid web address.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which of the following is not a way of communicating using the Internet?
- A.
Instant Messaging
- B.
Emailing
- C.
Chat Rooms
- D.
Phishing
Correct Answer
D. PhishingExplanation
Phishing is when a fraduster pretends to be from a legitimate organisation in order to get your personal details or financial details.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What is the purpose of a firewall?
- A.
Prevent outside sources from getting access to your computer
- B.
Prevent viruses from infecting your computer
- C.
Prevent spam email messages
- D.
Protect your when using chat rooms
Correct Answer
A. Prevent outside sources from getting access to your computerExplanation
The purpose of a firewall is to prevent outside sources from getting access to your computer.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is the purpose of the refresh button in Internet Explorer?
- A.
Search for web pages
- B.
Remove your favourite websites
- C.
Display the home page
- D.
Reload the current page
Correct Answer
D. Reload the current pageExplanation
The refresh button in Internet Explorer is used to reload or refresh the current page that is being viewed. This is useful when a webpage is not displaying correctly or if there have been updates made to the page that the user wants to see. By clicking the refresh button, the browser will retrieve the latest version of the page from the server and display it to the user.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What are "Favourites" in Internet Explorer?
- A.
A list of the email address of your favourite family and friends
- B.
A list of your favourite web sites
- C.
A list of favourite browsers
- D.
A list of favourite ISPs
Correct Answer
B. A list of your favourite web sitesExplanation
Favorites in Internet Exploere are a list of your favourite websites.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which from the following does not affect the length of time it takes to download a file from the Internet?
- A.
The type of monitor you have
- B.
The size of the file
- C.
The speed of your computer
- D.
The number of users already using the website you are downloading from
Correct Answer
A. The type of monitor you haveExplanation
The type of monitor you have has no effect on download speed.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which from the following is a valid email address?
- A.
Joe.bloggs.freemail.com
- B.
- C.
- D.
@freemail.com
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- 18.
What is spam?
- A.
A dangerous virus
- B.
A popular Internet Service Provider
- C.
A web browser
- D.
Unwanted email
Correct Answer
D. Unwanted emailExplanation
Spam is unwanted email messages which can "clog" up your inbox.Rate this question:
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- 19.
What proportion of email sent is thought to be spam?
- A.
1%
- B.
25%
- C.
50%
- D.
80%
Correct Answer
D. 80%Explanation
An amazing 80% of all email sent is thought to be spam.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which of the following statements about the United Kingdom Data Protection Act is false?
- A.
All individuals have the right to see data held about them
- B.
Anyone can hold personal data about others
- C.
Data can only be held if it is for a lawful purpose
- D.
Data must be kept up to date and accurate
Correct Answer
B. Anyone can hold personal data about othersExplanation
The Data Protection Act ensures that personal data can only be held under certain circumstances.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Apart from using a computer, with what other device could you browse the Internet?
- A.
Digital Camera
- B.
Mobile Phone
- C.
Scanner
- D.
Printer
Correct Answer
B. Mobile PhoneExplanation
You could browse the Internet with your mobile phone.Rate this question:
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- 22.
In web addresses, the letters "ac" stand for what type of organisation?
- A.
Government
- B.
Academic
- C.
Health Service
- D.
Acting
Correct Answer
B. AcademicExplanation
The letters "ac" in a web address denote an academic establishment eg. www.forthvalley.ac.uk. Forth Valley is the name of a further education college.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What does URL stand for?
- A.
Universal Resour ce Locator
- B.
Uniform Resource Locator
- C.
Unified Resource Locator
- D.
United Resource Locator
Correct Answer
B. Uniform Resource LocatorExplanation
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator and is another name for a web address.Rate this question:
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- 24.
On a web page, if your pointer suddenly changes to a hand, what have you found?
- A.
A picture
- B.
A hyperlink
- C.
An error
- D.
A help facility
Correct Answer
B. A hyperlinkExplanation
When the pointer changes to a hand, you have found a hyperlink. Hyperlinks can take the form of text, buttons, graphics etc.Rate this question:
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