Q21. What does ‘browsing the web’ mean?
a) Installing new software
b) Navigating through websites and web pages
c) Managing computer hardware
d) Sending email
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Correct Answer: b) Navigating through websites and web pages
Explanation: Browsing the web refers to navigating through various websites and web pages using a web browser to find and access online content.
Q22. Which of the following is a feature of popular web browsers?
a) File recovery
b) Multiple tabs
c) Email management
d) Network configuration
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Correct Answer: b) Multiple tabs
Explanation: Popular web browsers feature the ability to open multiple tabs, allowing users to view and switch between several web pages simultaneously.
Q23. What is the purpose of a web browser’s address bar?
a) To enter a website URL or search query
b) To view bookmarks
c) To manage downloads
d) To configure browser settings
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Correct Answer: a) To enter a website URL or search query
Explanation: The address bar in a web browser is used to enter a URL or search query to navigate to specific websites or perform searches on the Internet.
Q24. Which type of network is best suited for connecting computers in a single building?
a) WAN
b) LAN
c) PAN
d) MAN
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Correct Answer: b) LAN
Explanation: A LAN (Local Area Network) is best suited for connecting computers within a single building, providing high-speed connectivity and resource sharing.
Q25. What does the term ‘bandwidth’ refer to in the context of Internet connections?
a) The speed of data transfer
b) The range of frequencies used
c) The physical distance of the network
d) The amount of data that can be transferred per second
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Correct Answer: d) The amount of data that can be transferred per second
Explanation: Bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be transferred over an Internet connection per second, affecting the speed and performance of online activities.
Q26. Which of the following is NOT a popular web browser?
a) Microsoft Edge
b) Google Chrome
c) Mozilla Firefox
d) Adobe Acrobat
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Correct Answer: d) Adobe Acrobat
Explanation: Adobe Acrobat is not a web browser; it is a PDF reader and editor. Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox are examples of popular web browsers.
Q27. What is the main purpose of using a search engine?
a) To manage Internet connections
b) To find specific information on the web
c) To create websites
d) To configure network settings
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Correct Answer: b) To find specific information on the web
Explanation: The main purpose of a search engine is to help users find specific information on the web by indexing and retrieving relevant web pages based on search queries.
Q28. What does HTTPS stand for, and what is its significance?
a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure; it ensures secure communication over the Internet
b) Hyper Transfer Protocol Secure; it improves transfer speed
c) Hyperlink Transfer Protocol Secure; it manages links
d) Hypertext Text Protocol Secure; it secures file transfers
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Correct Answer: a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure; it ensures secure communication over the Internet
Explanation: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) ensures secure communication over the Internet by encrypting data exchanged between the web server and the client, enhancing security.
Q29. How can you access a website using its URL?
a) By entering the URL into the web browser’s address bar
b) By typing the URL into a search engine
c) By using a file manager
d) By opening a word processor
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Correct Answer: a) By entering the URL into the web browser’s address bar
Explanation: To access a website, you enter its URL into the address bar of a web browser, which then navigates to the specified site.
Q30. What does the term ‘Wi-Fi’ stand for?
a) Wireless Fidelity
b) Wide Fidelity
c) Wireless Frequency
d) Wide Frequency
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Correct Answer: a) Wireless Fidelity
Explanation: Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity, referring to a wireless technology that allows devices to connect to the Internet and communicate without physical cables.