Internet Basics MCQs with Answers

Which of the following statements about the internet is correct?

• A.Internet is a global network of interconnected computers
• B.Internet uses TCP/IP protocol suite for communication
• C.Internet is owned and controlled by a single organization
• D.Both A & B

Which protocol is predominantly used to secure data transmission over the internet while browsing websites?

• A.HTTP
• B.HTTPS
• C.FTP
• D.SMTP

What is the purpose of Internet2?

• A.A social media platform for academic collaboration
• B.A commercial upgrade to replace the existing World Wide Web
• C.A satellite-based global internet service provider
• D.A research consortium for advanced internet research and development

Which HTML tag is used to create a hyperlink on a webpage?

• A.<hyperlink></hyperlink>
• B.<link></link>
• C.<href></href>
• D.<a></a>

What is the best-known example of a public WAN?

• A.ARPANET
• B.Internet
• C.Intranet
• D.Ethernet

Past Paper MCQ

Which language is primarily used for developing webpages?

• A.Python
• B.C++
• C.HTML
• D.Java

What is the unique address of a webpage called?

• A.URL
• B.HTTP
• C.HTML
• D.DNS

What does the abbreviation HTTPS stand for in networking?

• A.Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure
• B.Hyper Text Transmission Protocol Standard
• C.High Tech Transfer Protocol Secure
• D.Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Server

What does the abbreviation HTML stand for in computer terminology?

• A.Hyperlink and Text Markup Language
• B.Hypertext Machine Language
• C.High-Text Markup Language
• D.Hypertext Markup Language

Which of the following entities is typically used to access a web server?

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