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This is a brief quiz on the basics of World Wide Web

Questions and Answers

1.

What does "w/" generally stand for?
- A.
  
  Write
- B.
  
  When
- C.
  
  With
- D.
  
  Width
Correct Answer
C. With
2.

When IM'ing, what does "YW" mean?
- A.
  
  You're Winning
- B.
  
  You Went
- C.
  
  You're Welcome
- D.
  
  You Win
Correct Answer
C. You're Welcome
3.

In a chat room on the Internet, what would "rofl" be understood to mean?
- A.
  
  Race Off For Lunch
- B.
  
  Rolling On Floor Laughing
- C.
  
  Ran Out For Liquid
- D.
  
  Read One From Library
Correct Answer
B. Rolling On Floor Laughing
4.

What is the name of Microsoft Corporation's web browser?
- A.
  
  Opera
- B.
  
  Internet Explorer
- C.
  
  Mozilla Firefox
- D.
  
  Mosaic
Correct Answer
B. Internet Explorer
5.

Which of the following Web sites is a popular Internet search engine portal?
- A.
  
  Myspace.com
- B.
  
  Hotmail.com
- C.
  
  Google.com
- D.
  
  Youtube.com
Correct Answer
C. Google.com
6.

A website containing a chronological diary of personal thoughts is called what?
- A.
  
  Newscast
- B.
  
  Blog
- C.
  
  Feed
- D.
  
  Newsgroup
Correct Answer
B. Blog
7.

What technical term is used to describe copying something from a web server to a computer?
- A.
  
  Installing
- B.
  
  Grabbing
- C.
  
  Downloading
- D.
  
  Web Copying
Correct Answer
C. Downloading
8.

What is the name of Yahoo!'s instant messaging client?
- A.
  
  Messenger
- B.
  
  LiveTalk
- C.
  
  IChat
- D.
  
  ICQ
Correct Answer
A. Messenger
9.

What term is given to a new window that opens automatically while browsing?
- A.
  
  Cookie
- B.
  
  Spam
- C.
  
  Phishing
- D.
  
  Pop-Up
Correct Answer
D. Pop-Up
10.

What is an online community where users can read and post topics of common interest?
- A.
  
  Dating
- B.
  
  Youth Group
- C.
  
  Web Forum
- D.
  
  Web 2.0
Correct Answer
C. Web Forum
11.

What type of application software do you need in order to view content on the World Wide Web?
- A.
  
  A Boot Loader
- B.
  
  A Hypertext Initiator
- C.
  
  A Web Browser
- D.
  
  A Media Player
Correct Answer
C. A Web Browser
12.

In instant messaging (IM), "BEG" stands for?
- A.
  
  Big Evil Grin
- B.
  
  Big Evil Grunt
- C.
  
  Best Evil Grin
- D.
  
  Bet Even Girl
Correct Answer
A. Big Evil Grin
13.

When IM'ing, if you type "CFN" what are you telling someone?
- A.
  
  Chat For Now
- B.
  
  Can't Find Nose
- C.
  
  Ciao For Now
- D.
  
  Can't Focus Now
Correct Answer
C. Ciao For Now
14.

In instant messaging, what does "DYOH" usually mean?
- A.
  
  Deal Your Own Hand
- B.
  
  Do Your Own Homework
- C.
  
  Dial Your Own Home
- D.
  
  Dye Your Own Hair
Correct Answer
B. Do Your Own Homework

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World Wide Web Quiz

What does "w/" generally stand for?

When IM'ing, what does "YW" mean?

In a chat room on the Internet, what would "rofl" be understood to mean?

What is the name of Microsoft Corporation's web browser?

Which of the following Web sites is a popular Internet search engine portal?

A website containing a chronological diary of personal thoughts is called what?

What technical term is used to describe copying something from a web server to a computer?

What is the name of Yahoo!'s instant messaging client?

What term is given to a new window that opens automatically while browsing?

What is an online community where users can read and post topics of common interest?

What type of application software do you need in order to view content on the World Wide Web?

In instant messaging (IM), "BEG" stands for?

When IM'ing, if you type "CFN" what are you telling someone?

In instant messaging, what does "DYOH" usually mean?