Internet Services and Bandwidth Quiz
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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?

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

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

<p>World Wide Web (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To indicate a government site (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a digital certificate?

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

What is the main function of encryption?

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

What is the primary purpose of cookies?

<p>Remember user preferences and track user activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of intellectual property?

<p>Control the use and distribution of original works (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a web browser?

<p>Allow users to browse the Web (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In internet banking, what can be done online?

<p>Transferring funds or paying a bill (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cookies do if not managed properly?

<p>Pose privacy and security risks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of E-learning?

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

What is the primary function of copyright?

<p>Control the use and distribution of original works (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of internet searching?

<p>Using search engines to find interests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What is the main function of Internet Forums?

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

What defines a Virtual Community?

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

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

<p>Low-speed internet requirement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of BCC in email communication?

<p>To list optional recipients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Shorter updates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a podcast?

<p>Sharing digital audio files (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of unsolicited emails or spam?

<p>To obtain information by fraudulent means (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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