Q41. Which of the following is a popular web browser developed by Mozilla?
a) Safari
b) Edge
c) Firefox
d) Chrome
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Correct Answer: c) Firefox
Explanation: Firefox is a web browser developed by Mozilla, known for its privacy features and customization options.
Q42. How is a URL different from an IP address?
a) A URL is easier to remember than an IP address
b) A URL provides encryption for data transmission
c) An IP address is a human-readable address, whereas a URL is not
d) A URL and IP address serve the same purpose
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Correct Answer: a) A URL is easier to remember than an IP address
Explanation: A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is easier to remember than an IP address, as it uses human-readable names to identify resources on the web.
Q43. What is the purpose of a ‘home’ page on a website?
a) To serve as the main entry point or starting page for a website
b) To provide user account settings
c) To display network configuration information
d) To store website data
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Correct Answer: a) To serve as the main entry point or starting page for a website
Explanation: The home page is the main or introductory page of a website, typically serving as the starting point for navigation.
Q44. What does the term ‘bandwidth’ refer to?
a) The capacity of a network to transmit data
b) The speed at which a web browser loads pages
c) The number of users accessing a website
d) The physical location of a server
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Correct Answer: a) The capacity of a network to transmit data
Explanation: Bandwidth refers to the maximum rate at which data can be transferred over a network connection, affecting the overall speed and performance.
Q45. What is the function of the ‘bookmark’ feature in a web browser?
a) To save and quickly access frequently visited web pages
b) To secure web pages with passwords
c) To enhance the visual appearance of web pages
d) To manage browser extensions
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Correct Answer: a) To save and quickly access frequently visited web pages
Explanation: The bookmark feature allows users to save URLs of frequently visited web pages for quick and easy access.
Q46. What does a search engine crawler do?
a) It scans and indexes web pages for search engines
b) It creates web pages for search engines
c) It protects websites from cyber threats
d) It manages website content updates
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Correct Answer: a) It scans and indexes web pages for search engines
Explanation: Search engine crawlers (or spiders) automatically browse and index web pages to improve search engine results.
Q47. What is the primary use of a proxy server?
a) To act as an intermediary between a user and the Internet
b) To store user passwords securely
c) To increase the speed of web page loading
d) To manage network hardware
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Correct Answer: a) To act as an intermediary between a user and the Internet
Explanation: A proxy server serves as an intermediary, forwarding requests between users and the Internet, often used for security or anonymity purposes.
Q48. Which of the following is NOT a common web browser?
a) Opera
b) Edge
c) Google Docs
d) Safari
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Correct Answer: c) Google Docs
Explanation: Google Docs is a web-based application for document editing, not a web browser. Opera, Edge, and Safari are popular web browsers.
Q49. What does HTTPS stand for?
a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
b) Hyperlink Text Transfer Protocol Secure
c) High Transfer Text Protocol Secure
d) Hypertext Transaction Protocol Secure
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Correct Answer: a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
Explanation: HTTPS is an extension of HTTP that uses encryption to secure data transmitted between the web server and the user’s browser.
Q50. What is a web page’s ‘cache’ used for?
a) To temporarily store web page data for faster access
b) To encrypt web page content
c) To manage network traffic
d) To create backup copies of web pages
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Correct Answer: a) To temporarily store web page data for faster access
Explanation: The cache temporarily stores web page data to improve loading times and reduce the need for repeated downloads.