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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1.

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
2.

How is the speed of your Internet connection measured?
- A.
  
  ROM
- B.
  
  Megahertz
- C.
  
  Kilobits and megabits per second
- D.
  
  RAM
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
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
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
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
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
8.

Which of the following is not a popular search enging website?
- A.
  
  Yahoo
- B.
  
  Google
- C.
  
  Ebay
- D.
  
  Ask Jeeves
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
10.

Which from the following is not a popular web browser?
- A.
  
  Internet Explorer
- B.
  
  Firefox
- C.
  
  Safari
- D.
  
  Amazon
11.

Which of the following is a valid web address?
- A.
  
  Www.bbc.news
- B.
  
  Www.bbc.co.uk
- C.
  
  [email protected]
- D.
  
  Wwwbbc.co.uk
12.

Which of the following is not a way of communicating using the Internet?
- A.
  
  Instant Messaging
- B.
  
  Emailing
- C.
  
  Chat Rooms
- D.
  
  Phishing
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
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
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
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
17.

Which from the following is a valid email address?
- A.
  
  Joe.bloggs.freemail.com
- B.
  
  [email protected]
- C.
  
  [email protected]
- D.
  
  @freemail.com
18.

What is spam?
- A.
  
  A dangerous virus
- B.
  
  A popular Internet Service Provider
- C.
  
  A web browser
- D.
  
  Unwanted email
19.

What proportion of email sent is thought to be spam?
- A.
  
  1%
- B.
  
  25%
- C.
  
  50%
- D.
  
  80%
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
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
22.

In web addresses, the letters "ac" stand for what type of organisation?
- A.
  
  Government
- B.
  
  Academic
- C.
  
  Health Service
- D.
  
  Academic
23.

What does URL stand for?
- A.
  
  Universal Resour ce Locator
- B.
  
  Uniform Resource Locator
- C.
  
  Unified Resource Locator
- D.
  
  United Resource Locator
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