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  • 1. The Internet is a vast global network that connects millions of computers worldwide, allowing people to share information, communicate, and access a wealth of resources. It has revolutionized the way we live, work, and interact with each other, enabling instant communication, online shopping, social networking, and much more. The Internet has transformed entire industries, created new opportunities for businesses and individuals, and played a key role in shaping the modern world. However, it also raises important issues around privacy, security, and access, as well as challenges related to the spread of misinformation and digital divide. Despite these challenges, the Internet remains a powerful tool for connecting people across borders, cultures, and languages, and has become an indispensable part of our daily lives.

    What does URL stand for?
A) User-Rated Links
B) Universal Remote Link
C) Uniform Resource Locator
D) User Registration List
  • 2. Which protocol is used for sending email?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) TCP
D) SMTP
  • 3. What does HTML stand for?
A) Hyper Terminal Modern Language
B) Home Tool Markup Language
C) Hyperlinks and Text Manipulation Language
D) Hypertext Markup Language
  • 4. What is the main purpose of a search engine?
A) To create websites
B) To store files on the internet
C) To design web pages
D) To help users find information on the web
  • 5. What is the file transfer protocol used for uploading files to a web server?
A) SSH
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) HTTP
  • 6. What does ISP stand for?
A) Internet Security Privacy
B) Internal System Protection
C) Internet Service Provider
D) International Security Protocol
  • 7. What technology allows you to make voice calls over the internet?
A) FTP
B) SMS
C) MMS
D) VoIP
  • 8. What does CSS stand for?
A) Content Site System
B) Cascading Style Sheets
C) Code Styling System
D) Computer Style Language
  • 9. What is the most popular social media platform globally?
A) Twitter
B) Facebook
C) Instagram
D) LinkedIn
  • 10. What does VPN stand for?
A) Visual Processing Node
B) Virtual Protocol Node
C) Virtual Private Network
D) Very Private Network
  • 11. In web terms, what does the acronym PHP stand for?
A) Personal Home Page
B) Public Hosting Protocol
C) Private Hosting Platform
D) Hypertext Preprocessor
  • 12. What does SSL stand for in relation to internet security?
A) System Security Layer
B) Super Secure Links
C) Site Specific Language
D) Secure Sockets Layer
  • 13. What is DNS used for in the context of the internet?
A) Transferring files between servers
B) Building websites
C) Encrypting emails
D) Mapping domain names to IP addresses
  • 14. Which organization is responsible for the creation of the HTML standard?
A) W3C
B) Microsoft
C) Google
D) Mozilla
  • 15. What type of software allows users to view web pages?
A) Web browser
B) VPN
C) Firewall
D) Server
  • 16. What does XML stand for?
A) Extended Machine Learning
B) Extensible Markup Language
C) Extra Mobile Link
D) Executable Modern Language
  • 17. Which popular web hosting service is owned by Amazon?
A) Bluehost
B) GoDaddy
C) HostGator
D) AWS
  • 18. What is the main function of a web server?
A) To create websites
B) To deliver web pages to clients
C) To secure internet connections
D) To store emails
  • 19. Which programming language is commonly used for server-side scripting?
A) PHP
B) HTML
C) CSS
D) JavaScript
  • 20. In internet terms, what does the abbreviation IoT stand for?
A) Internet over TCP
B) Interactive Online Tools
C) Internet of Things
D) Input-output Technology
  • 21. Which organization oversees the management of domain names and IP addresses?
A) ITU
B) ICANN
C) IEEE
D) FCC
  • 22. Which Internet service is used to translate domain names into IP addresses?
A) HTTP
B) SMTP
C) FTP
D) DNS
  • 23. What is the most widely used web browser?
A) Firefox
B) Safari
C) Chrome
D) Edge
  • 24. Which company owns the social media platform Facebook?
A) Google
B) Microsoft
C) Meta Platforms
D) Apple
  • 25. What file format is commonly used for sharing documents over the Internet?
A) DOCX
B) PDF
C) XLSX
D) TXT
  • 26. Which social media platform is known for its character limit in posts?
A) Facebook
B) Twitter
C) LinkedIn
D) Instagram
  • 27. Which organization created the World Wide Web?
A) CERN
B) Apple
C) NASA
D) Google
  • 28. Which social media platform is focused on professional networking?
A) TikTok
B) Pinterest
C) Snapchat
D) LinkedIn
  • 29. What does Wi-Fi stand for?
A) Wireless Fiber
B) Wireless File
C) Wired Fidelity
D) Wireless Fidelity
  • 30. Which Internet company's slogan is 'Don't be evil'?
A) Facebook
B) Amazon
C) Microsoft
D) Google
  • 31. What is the protocol used to transfer web pages to a user's browser?
A) SMTP
B) FTP
C) TCP
D) HTTP
  • 32. Which network technology allows devices to communicate wirelessly over short distances?
A) T1
B) LTE
C) Bluetooth
D) NFC
  • 33. Which social media platform is known for disappearing messages?
A) Viber
B) Snapchat
C) Messenger
D) WhatsApp
  • 34. Which file format is commonly used for images on the web?
A) PDF
B) JPEG
C) MP3
D) DOCX
  • 35. What is the basic unit of data transmission over the internet?
A) Packet
B) Megabyte
C) Byte
D) Bit
  • 36. Which online platform allows users to video conference with others?
A) Zoom
B) Reddit
C) Etsy
D) Twitch
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