Q51. Which search engine is known for emphasizing user privacy?
a) Bing
b) Yahoo
c) DuckDuckGo
d) Google
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Correct Answer: c) DuckDuckGo
Explanation: DuckDuckGo is known for prioritizing user privacy and does not track or profile its users like some other search engines.
Q52. What is a ‘hotspot’ in the context of Internet connectivity?
a) A physical location that provides wireless Internet access
b) A software tool for managing Internet connections
c) A type of wired network connection
d) A protocol for secure data transfer
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Correct Answer: a) A physical location that provides wireless Internet access
Explanation: A hotspot is a physical location where users can connect to the Internet wirelessly, often provided by a Wi-Fi network.
Q53. What does a ‘domain name’ represent?
a) A human-readable address for a website
b) A unique identifier for a network device
c) A method for encrypting website data
d) A physical location for web servers
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Correct Answer: a) A human-readable address for a website
Explanation: A domain name is an easily readable address used to access websites on the Internet, such as www.example.com.
Q54. What is the function of a web browser’s address bar?
a) To enter and navigate to a website’s URL
b) To store user preferences and settings
c) To manage browser extensions
d) To view network configuration
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Correct Answer: a) To enter and navigate to a website’s URL
Explanation: The address bar is where users enter URLs to access specific websites and navigate the web.
Q55. What type of network topology connects each device to every other device directly?
a) Mesh
b) Star
c) Ring
d) Bus
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Correct Answer: a) Mesh
Explanation: In a mesh topology, each device is directly connected to every other device in the network, providing multiple pathways for data.
Q56. What does ‘upload’ mean in the context of Internet usage?
a) Transferring data from a local device to the Internet
b) Downloading data from the Internet to a local device
c) Securing data on a server
d) Encrypting data for transmission
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Correct Answer: a) Transferring data from a local device to the Internet
Explanation: Uploading involves transferring files or data from a local device to a server or online service.
Q57. Which of the following is a common application of the Internet?
a) Streaming videos
b) Creating a local network
c) Managing hardware components
d) Updating software drivers
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Correct Answer: a) Streaming videos
Explanation: The Internet is commonly used for streaming videos, allowing users to watch content online in real time.
Q58. What does ‘MAC’ stand for in networking?
a) Media Access Control
b) Mobile Access Control
c) Main Application Control
d) Managed Access Control
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Correct Answer: a) Media Access Control
Explanation: MAC (Media Access Control) refers to a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications at the data link layer.
Q59. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Internet?
a) Browsing web pages
b) Sending emails
c) Transferring files
d) Managing local hardware configurations
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Correct Answer: d) Managing local hardware configurations
Explanation: The Internet is used for browsing, emailing, and file transfers but does not directly manage local hardware configurations.
Q60. What is the role of a firewall in Internet security?
a) To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
b) To provide Internet connectivity
c) To create and store backup copies of data
d) To enhance web page load speeds
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Correct Answer: a) To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
Explanation: A firewall is a security system that monitors and controls network traffic based on predetermined security rules.