Internet Basics MCQs with Answers

In which year was the World Wide Web (WWW) introduced to the world?

• A.1989
• B.1991
• C.1993
• D.1985

What type of server is used to store copies of frequently accessed web pages to speed up access time?

• A.Proxy server
• B.Cache server
• C.DNS server
• D.Web server

Past Paper MCQ

Internet access by transmitting digital data over the wires of a local telephone network is known as what?

• A.ISDN
• B.Cable Internet
• C.DSL
• D.Fiber Optic

Which of the following is not a Country Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD)?

• A..uk
• B..de
• C..cat
• D..jp

Which platform is widely used as a source for exchanging information globally?

• A.LAN
• B.Intranet
• C.Extranet
• D.Internet

Which agency originally developed the Internet as a project?

• A.ARPA
• B.NASA
• C.NSF
• D.IEEE

What are the small files called that are stored on a user's hard drive when they visit a website?

• A.Logs
• B.Cache
• C.Bookmarks
• D.Cookies

What do you need to browse the Internet effectively?

• A.A smartphone with a file manager and Bluetooth
• B.Only a computer with an operating system installed
• C.A computer with a Web browser and an Internet connection
• D.A modem with a telephone line only

WhatsApp Messenger is an example of which type of service?

• A.An operating system-level communication protocol
• B.A paid, decentralized email and file-sharing service
• C.A web-based, peer-to-peer video conferencing service only
• D.A freeware, cross-platform, centralized instant messaging and voice-over-IP service

Which of the following is a special type of software and hardware system that provides services to its clients?

• A.Mail Server
• B.Database Server
• C.File Server
• D.Web Server