Internet Basics MCQs with Answers

What is a web page?

• A.A program that runs on a server
• B.A collection of websites
• C.A single document on the internet
• D.A hardware device for browsing

What does the abbreviation ICANN stand for in the context of internet governance?

• A.Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
• B.International Committee for Assigned Network Nodes
• C.Internet Control and Naming Network
• D.International Corporation for Advanced Network Navigation

What is the primary function of the Domain Name System (DNS) in computer networks?

• A.Translate domain names to IP addresses
• B.Encrypt data packets for secure transmission
• C.Assign IP addresses dynamically to devices
• D.Route data packets across different networks

Past Paper MCQ

What is the process of transferring files from a remote computer on the Internet to your local computer called?

• A.Uploading
• B.Downloading
• C.Browsing
• D.Surfing

What is the term used for the main page of a website?

• A.Landing Page
• B.Web Portal
• C.Home Page
• D.Dashboard

What is a website?

• A.A single web page
• B.A collection of web pages
• C.A search engine
• D.A web browser

What is the term used for the address of a webpage on the Internet?

• A.DNS
• B.HTTP
• C.HTML
• D.URL

Which of the following is a correctly formatted website URL?

• A.www.abc.com
• B.www@abc.com
• C.www#abc.com
• D.www$abc.com

Which of the following statements accurately describes fixed wireless Internet connections?

• A.It uses radio signals to provide Internet access from a fixed location to a stationary antenna at the user's premises
• B.It requires a physical cable or fiber connection running directly to the user's building
• C.It relies on satellite signals that can be accessed from any mobile location without a fixed antenna
• D.All of these

Which of the following graphic formats is commonly used for images on the web?

• A.GIF
• B.BMP
• C.TIFF
• D.EPS