Q31. What is the role of a modem in Internet connectivity?
a) To connect devices to a local network
b) To convert digital data into analog signals and vice versa
c) To manage email accounts
d) To provide wireless access to the Internet
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Correct Answer: b) To convert digital data into analog signals and vice versa
Explanation: A modem converts digital data from a computer into analog signals for transmission over phone lines or other mediums and vice versa, facilitating Internet connectivity.
Q32. What is the main advantage of using a broadband connection over dial-up?
a) Higher speed and always-on connectivity
b) Lower cost
c) More limited geographic availability
d) Limited data transfer rates
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Correct Answer: a) Higher speed and always-on connectivity
Explanation: Broadband connections offer significantly higher speeds and always-on connectivity compared to dial-up connections, which are slower and require manual dialing to connect.
Q33. What is the function of a ‘router’ in a network?
a) To route data between different networks and manage traffic
b) To provide local storage
c) To run software applications
d) To print documents
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Correct Answer: a) To route data between different networks and manage traffic
Explanation: A router manages traffic between different networks, directing data packets to their destinations and connecting multiple devices within a network.
Q34. Which search engine is known for its slogan “Don’t be evil”?
a) Bing
b) Yahoo
c) Google
d) DuckDuckGo
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Correct Answer: c) Google
Explanation: Google’s slogan “Don’t be evil” reflects its commitment to ethical practices and maintaining user trust in its services, although it has been updated in recent years.
Q35. What does the acronym URL represent in web technology?
a) Uniform Resource Locator
b) Universal Resource Locator
c) Uniform Retrieval Link
d) Uniform Resource Link
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Correct Answer: a) Uniform Resource Locator
Explanation: URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is used to specify the address of a resource on the Internet, such as a website or file.
Q36. How can you download a web page for offline use?
a) By using the ‘Save As’ option in the browser
b) By printing the page to PDF
c) By taking a screenshot of the page
d) By using a web scraping tool
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Correct Answer: a) By using the ‘Save As’ option in the browser
Explanation: To download a web page for offline use, you can use the ‘Save As’ option in your web browser to save the page content as a local file on your computer.
Q37. What is the function of the ‘Back’ button in a web browser?
a) To go to the previous web page visited
b) To reload the current page
c) To open a new tab
d) To clear browsing history
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Correct Answer: a) To go to the previous web page visited
Explanation: The ‘Back’ button in a web browser allows users to navigate to the previously visited web page, enabling them to retrace their steps in browsing history.
Q38. Which of the following is a method of Internet connection that uses mobile data?
a) Broadband
b) Wi-Fi
c) USB Tethering
d) LAN Cable
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Correct Answer: c) USB Tethering
Explanation: USB Tethering allows a mobile device to share its cellular data connection with a computer via a USB cable, providing Internet access through mobile data.
Q39. What is a common feature of many popular web browsers?
a) File management
b) Tabbed browsing
c) Email integration
d) Network configuration
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Correct Answer: b) Tabbed browsing
Explanation: Tabbed browsing is a common feature in many popular web browsers, allowing users to open and manage multiple web pages within a single window for convenience.
Q40. What does ‘AutoFill’ in a spreadsheet do?
a) Automatically completes text based on a pattern
b) Fills cells with color
c) Completes formulas
d) Automatically saves the spreadsheet
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Correct Answer: a) Automatically completes text based on a pattern
Explanation: AutoFill in a spreadsheet helps complete text or numbers based on an identified pattern, making data entry more efficient and consistent.