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Explore key aspects of modern computing in the 'Technology Trivia Questions' quiz. Topics include common ports, adware, autoresponders, cookies, firewalls, and FTP protocols. This quiz is ideal for enhancing your understanding of essential technology concepts and cybersecurity.

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  • 2. 

    What is the email equivalent of junk mail called?

    • Attachments

    • Packet

    • Flash

    • Spam

    Correct Answer
    A. Spam
  • 3. 

    Core Force is an example of what protective software?

    • Hard Drive

    • Subnet Mask

    • Breakwall

    • Firewall

    Correct Answer
    A. Firewall
  • 4. 

    FTP stands for file transfer what?

    • Peripheral

    • Plant

    • Packet

    • Protocol

    Correct Answer
    A. Protocol
  • 5. 

    What is a bridge between two networks?

    • MAC Address

    • Protocol

    • Gateway

    • IP Address

    Correct Answer
    A. Gateway
  • 6. 

    Attempting to steal personal data through emails is called what?

    • Phishing

    • Fraud

    • Identity Theft

    • Spamming

    Correct Answer
    A. Phishing
  • 7. 

    What syntax-based language integrates into HTML pages?

    • Ruby

    • JavaScript

    • C++

    • Firmware

    Correct Answer
    A. JavaScript
  • 8. 

    What is a free toolbar with online advertisements an example of?

    • Softads

    • Freeware

    • Adsads

    • Adware

    Correct Answer
    A. Adware
  • 9. 

    What protocol did Tim Berners-Lee invent in 1989?

    • TCP/IP

    • HTTP

    • SSL

    • HTML

    Correct Answer
    A. HTTP
  • 10. 

    In 2008, what was the most common computer port?

    • UDP

    • URL

    • USB

    • Ethernet

    Correct Answer
    A. USB
  • 11. 

    A script for e-mail replying is called what?

    • Forwarding

    • Spam

    • Autoresponder

    • SMTP

    Correct Answer
    A. Autoresponder
  • 12. 

    What type of company provides access to the Internet?

    • DNS Hosting Service

    • Web Host

    • ISP

    • Ethernet

    Correct Answer
    A. ISP
  • 13. 

    What body managed domain-name allocations until 1998?

    • Yahoo

    • InterNIC

    • Google

    • Live.com

    Correct Answer
    A. InterNIC
  • 14. 

    What adjustments create higher search engine ranking?

    • TEO

    • SEO

    • Keywording

    • Web Directioning

    Correct Answer
    A. SEO
  • 15. 

    Which of the following helps translate domains to IPs?

    • HTTP

    • URL

    • Name Server

    • WHOIS

    Correct Answer
    A. Name Server

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