Q11. Which of the following is NOT a type of Internet connection?
a) Dial-Up
b) Satellite
c) Fiber Optic
d) Bluetooth
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Correct Answer: d) Bluetooth
Explanation: Bluetooth is a technology for short-range wireless communication, not for Internet connectivity. Common Internet connections include Dial-Up, Satellite, and Fiber Optic.
Q12. What is the primary function of a URL?
a) To connect to the Internet
b) To locate a specific web page
c) To search for keywords
d) To format a document
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Correct Answer: b) To locate a specific web page
Explanation: A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) provides the address for locating a specific web page or resource on the Internet.
Q13. Which browser is known for its integration with Microsoft Windows?
a) Google Chrome
b) Mozilla Firefox
c) Internet Explorer
d) Safari
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Correct Answer: c) Internet Explorer
Explanation: Internet Explorer is a web browser developed by Microsoft and integrated with the Windows operating system.
Q14. What does LAN stand for in the context of Internet connections?
a) Local Area Network
b) Long Area Network
c) Large Area Network
d) Linked Area Network
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Correct Answer: a) Local Area Network
Explanation: LAN stands for Local Area Network, a network that connects computers and devices within a limited area such as a home, school, or office.
Q15. Which of the following is a search engine?
a) Facebook
b) Yahoo
c) Wikipedia
d) Amazon
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Correct Answer: b) Yahoo
Explanation: Yahoo is a search engine that helps users find information on the Internet. Facebook, Wikipedia, and Amazon are not search engines.
Q16. How does Wi-Fi provide Internet connectivity?
a) Through cables
b) Using radio waves
c) Via satellites
d) Through phone lines
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Correct Answer: b) Using radio waves
Explanation: Wi-Fi provides Internet connectivity using radio waves to transmit data between a router and devices within its range.
Q17. What does the acronym HTTP represent in a web address?
a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol
b) Hyperlink Transfer Protocol
c) Hyper Transfer Text Protocol
d) Hypertext Text Protocol
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Correct Answer: a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Explanation: HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, which is the foundational protocol for transmitting web pages over the Internet.
Q18. What is the primary function of a web browser’s address bar?
a) To display the current web page
b) To enter a website’s URL
c) To manage bookmarks
d) To search for files on a computer
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Correct Answer: b) To enter a website’s URL
Explanation: The address bar in a web browser allows users to enter and access the URL of a specific website.
Q19. Which of the following is a key feature of a popular search engine like Google?
a) Email hosting
b) Cloud storage
c) Web page indexing
d) Social networking
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Correct Answer: c) Web page indexing
Explanation: Search engines like Google index web pages to provide relevant search results when users perform searches.
Q20. What does a search engine’s “index” refer to?
a) A database of website URLs
b) A list of keywords used by users
c) A collection of web pages and their content
d) A directory of email addresses
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Correct Answer: c) A collection of web pages and their content
Explanation: A search engine’s index is a database of web pages and their content that helps in retrieving and displaying relevant results for user queries.