Q41. How do you access a website using its URL in a web browser?
a) Enter the URL in the address bar and press Enter
b) Type the URL into a search engine
c) Use the ‘Save As’ function
d) Copy and paste the URL into a document
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Correct Answer: a) Enter the URL in the address bar and press Enter
Explanation: To access a website, you enter the URL into the address bar of your web browser and press Enter, which directs the browser to load the specified website.
Q42. What does ‘Wi-Fi’ enable?
a) Wired network connections
b) Wireless network connections
c) Bluetooth connections
d) Cellular network connections
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Correct Answer: b) Wireless network connections
Explanation: Wi-Fi enables wireless network connections, allowing devices to connect to a network and access the Internet without the need for physical cables.
Q43. What does a web browser use to display a web page?
a) HTTP
b) HTML
c) URL
d) FTP
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Correct Answer: b) HTML
Explanation: A web browser uses HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) to display web pages, as HTML defines the structure and content of the page.
Q44. Which of the following is NOT a mode of Internet connection?
a) LAN Cable
b) Hotspot
c) USB Tethering
d) Virtual Private Network (VPN)
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Correct Answer: d) Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Explanation: A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is used to create a secure connection over the Internet but is not a mode of Internet connection itself. LAN Cable, Hotspot, and USB Tethering are methods of connecting to the Internet.
Q45. What is a key feature of ‘Hotspot’ Internet connectivity?
a) Provides Internet access through cellular data
b) Requires a physical LAN cable
c) Uses Bluetooth to connect devices
d) Is limited to local network connections
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Correct Answer: a) Provides Internet access through cellular data
Explanation: A hotspot provides Internet access using cellular data, allowing devices to connect wirelessly to the Internet through a mobile network.
Q46. What is the main benefit of using broadband over dial-up connections?
a) Faster Internet speeds and always-on access
b) Lower cost and simpler setup
c) Limited data transfer rates
d) Requires manual connection setup
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Correct Answer: a) Faster Internet speeds and always-on access
Explanation: Broadband connections offer significantly faster Internet speeds and always-on access compared to dial-up, which is slower and requires manual connection each time.
Q47. What is a key characteristic of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
a) Covers a large geographic area
b) Connects devices within a single building
c) Operates at high speed
d) Is used for local communication
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Correct Answer: a) Covers a large geographic area
Explanation: A WAN covers a large geographic area, connecting multiple LANs and providing long-distance communication across cities, countries, or continents.
Q48. What is the purpose of ‘Print Preview’ in a web browser?
a) To show how a web page will look when printed
b) To save a web page as a PDF
c) To download the web page content
d) To edit the web page content
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Correct Answer: a) To show how a web page will look when printed
Explanation: ‘Print Preview’ allows users to see how a web page will appear when printed, helping to adjust settings and layout before sending it to the printer.
Q49. Which search engine is known for its privacy-focused approach?
a) Yahoo
b) Google
c) DuckDuckGo
d) Bing
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Correct Answer: c) DuckDuckGo
Explanation: DuckDuckGo is known for its privacy-focused approach, not tracking users’ search history or personal data, unlike other major search engines.
Q50. What does the term ‘modem’ stand for?
a) Modulator-Demodulator
b) Modulator-Decoder
c) Modem-Decoder
d) Module-Demodulator
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Correct Answer: a) Modulator-Demodulator
Explanation: A modem stands for Modulator-Demodulator, which converts digital signals from a computer into analog signals for transmission and vice versa.