Internet Basics MCQs with Answers

What does the 'S' in HTTPS signify in the context of a website URL?

• A.Secure and encrypted connection
• B.Standard HTTP protocol
• C.Server-authenticated only
• D.Simplified data transfer

What are the primary functions of the Internet?

• A.Communication and information sharing
• B.E-commerce and online transactions
• C.Entertainment and social networking
• D.All of these

Past Paper MCQ

Which of the following is not considered an online transaction?

• A.Online banking
• B.Online shopping
• C.Online delivery
• D.Online ticket booking

Which of the following is an example of a URL?

• A.http://www.example.com/index.html
• B.C:\Users\Documents\file.txt
• C.user@example.com
• D.192.168.1.1

What was the primary purpose behind the invention of the Internet?

• A.To develop an online shopping platform
• B.To create a private military communication network
• C.To replace traditional postal mail services
• D.To enable global communication and information sharing

Which HTML tag is used to specify each term in a definition list?

• A.<dd>
• B.<dt>
• C.<dl>
• D.<li>

Which elements are used to identify a web page and a web address on the internet?

• A.URL and URI
• B.Domain Name and IP Address
• C.HTTP and HTTPS
• D.Both A and B

How many primary types of websites are generally recognized?

• A.Five
• B.Three
• C.Four
• D.Two

Which of the following represents a top-level domain commonly used for commercial purposes?

• A..com
• B..gov
• C..edu
• D..org

Which of the following options represents a valid URL?

• A.www.yahoo.com
• B.yahoo@com
• C.www#yahoo#com
• D.None of these