Internet Services and Bandwidth Quiz

What is the purpose of Uniform Resource Locator (URL) in the context of the internet?

To link billions of devices in interconnected computer networks
To provide access to online services and network services
To measure the bandwidth of a network connection
To specify the protocol and address of a web resource (correct)

What is the function of a search engine on the internet?

To assist in searching for information on the World Wide Web (correct)
To measure bandwidth and network speed
To provide access to online services and network services
To interlink hypertext documents and applications

What is the role of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the context of the internet?

To specify the protocol and address of a web resource
To measure the bandwidth of a network connection
To link billions of devices in interconnected computer networks
To provide access to online services and network services (correct)

What does Bandwidth measure in the context of a network connection?

The number of single bits transferred across a network connection per second (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'WWW' stand for in the context of the internet?

World Wide Web (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Domain Name ending in '.gov' on the internet?

To indicate a government site (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a digital certificate?

To verify the identity of an individual, organization, or website (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of encryption?

Convert data into a form that cannot be easily read (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of cookies?

Remember user preferences and track user activity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of intellectual property?

Control the use and distribution of original works (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a web browser?

Allow users to browse the Web (D) Signup and view all the answers

In internet banking, what can be done online?

Transferring funds or paying a bill (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can cookies do if not managed properly?

Pose privacy and security risks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of E-learning?

Learning through platforms like Zoom from different locations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of copyright?

Control the use and distribution of original works (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of internet searching?

Using search engines to find interests (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which technology allows the sending of multimedia messages from one mobile phone to another?

Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Instant Messaging and Short Messaging Service (SMS)?

Instant Messaging allows sending messages online, while SMS is limited to 160 characters in length. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) from traditional voice calls?

VoIP uses internet instead of traditional landlines for voice calls. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Internet Forums?

To provide a platform for online discussions where members can read and respond. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Virtual Community?

It is a network of individuals that interact through online communications. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of web conferencing?

Low-speed internet requirement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of BCC in email communication?

To list optional recipients (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinctive feature of microblogging compared to traditional blogging?

Shorter updates (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a podcast?

Sharing digital audio files (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of unsolicited emails or spam?

To obtain information by fraudulent means (D) Signup and view all the answers