Internet And Online Communications Quiz Number 1

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1. Apart from using a computer, with what other device could you browse the Internet?

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You could browse the Internet with your mobile phone.

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Internet And Online Communications Quiz Number 1 - Quiz

Quiz about the Internet and online communications. Suitable for older children and adult learners.

2. What sort of software would you use to look at web pages on the Internet?

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You can view web pages using a web browser.

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3. What is the purpose of the history function in Internet Explorer?

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The history function in a web browser such as Internet Explorer, keeps a record of all the websites you have visited.

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4. What is the purpose of the refresh button in Internet Explorer?

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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.

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5. Why would you attach a file to an email?

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An email attachment is a way of sending files, documents, photographs etc with an email message

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6. Which of the following is not a way of communicating using the Internet?

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Phishing is when a fraduster pretends to be from a legitimate organisation in order to get your personal details or financial details.

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7. Which from the following is a valid email address?

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[email protected] is th only valid email address.

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8. What are "Favourites" in Internet Explorer?

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Favorites in Internet Exploere are a list of your favourite websites.

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9. How is the speed of your Internet connection measured?

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Internet speed is measured in kilobits and megabits per second.

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10. What is the name given to copying files from a website on the Internet?

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The name given to copying files from a website on the Internet is downloading.

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11. What is spam?

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Spam is unwanted email messages which can "clog" up your inbox.

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12. In web addresses, the letters "ac" stand for what type of organisation?

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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.

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13. What would you use a search engine for?

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You would use a search engine to find web pages of interest.

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14. What does HTML stand for?

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Websites contain web pages which are specially formatted documents written in a computer language called HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language)

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15. What are hyperlinks used for?

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A hyperlink allows you to move from one web page to another web page

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16. Which from the following is not a popular web browser?

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Amazon is an online shop, not a web browser

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17. What is the purpose of a firewall?

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The purpose of a firewall is to prevent outside sources from getting access to your computer.

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18. Which of the following statements about the United Kingdom Data Protection Act is false?

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The Data Protection Act ensures that personal data can only be held under certain circumstances.

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19. What does URL stand for?

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URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator and is another name for a web address.

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20. On a web page, if your pointer suddenly changes to a hand, what have you found?

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When the pointer changes to a hand, you have found a hyperlink. Hyperlinks can take the form of text, buttons, graphics etc.

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21. Which of the following is a valid web address?

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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.

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22. Which from the following does not affect the length of time it takes to download a file from the Internet?

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The type of monitor you have has no effect on download speed.

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23. Which of the following is not a popular search enging website?

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Ebay is not a search engine, it is an online auction website.

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24. What proportion of email sent is thought to be spam?

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An amazing 80% of all email sent is thought to be spam.

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Apart from using a computer, with what other device could you browse...
What sort of software would you use to look at web pages on the...
What is the purpose of the history function in Internet Explorer?
What is the purpose of the refresh button in Internet Explorer?
Why would you attach a file to an email?
Which of the following is not a way of communicating using the...
Which from the following is a valid email address?
What are "Favourites" in Internet Explorer?
How is the speed of your Internet connection measured?
What is the name given to copying files from a website on the...
What is spam?
In web addresses, the letters "ac" stand for what type of...
What would you use a search engine for?
What does HTML stand for?
What are hyperlinks used for?
Which from the following is not a popular web browser?
What is the purpose of a firewall?
Which of the following statements about the United Kingdom Data...
What does URL stand for?
On a web page, if your pointer suddenly changes to a hand, what have...
Which of the following is a valid web address?
Which from the following does not affect the length of time it takes...
Which of the following is not a popular search enging website?
What proportion of email sent is thought to be spam?
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