Common Computer Literacy
Internet, Networking & Cyber Security
15 questions on internet concepts, networking, and cyber security basics.
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Internet, Networking & Cyber Security
15 questions · 10 minutes
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Q1.HTTP stands for:
Explanation: HTTP = HyperText Transfer Protocol. HTTPS = HTTP Secure (encrypted).
Q2.The full form of URL is:
Explanation: URL = Uniform Resource Locator — the address of a webpage (e.g., https://example.com/page).
Q3.A computer virus is:
Explanation: A virus is malicious software that attaches to files and spreads, potentially damaging data and systems.
Q4.Phishing is:
Explanation: Phishing = fraudulent emails/websites impersonating trusted entities to steal passwords, card numbers, etc.
Q5.LAN stands for:
Explanation: LAN = Local Area Network (within a building/campus). WAN = Wide Area Network. MAN = Metropolitan.
Q6.Which is NOT a web browser?
Explanation: Oracle is a database company, not a browser. Chrome, Firefox, Edge are web browsers.
Q7.DNS converts:
Explanation: DNS (Domain Name System) converts human-readable domain names (google.com) to IP addresses (142.250.x.x).
Q8.A firewall is used for:
Explanation: A firewall monitors and controls network traffic, blocking unauthorized access.
Q9.Wi-Fi stands for:
Explanation: Wi-Fi = Wireless Fidelity — technology for wireless networking.
Q10.The protocol used for secure web browsing is:
Explanation: HTTPS = HTTP Secure, encrypts data between browser and website using SSL/TLS.
Q11.An IP address is:
Explanation: IP (Internet Protocol) address uniquely identifies a device on a network. IPv4 = 32-bit, IPv6 = 128-bit.
Q12.ARPANET was the precursor of:
Explanation: ARPANET (1969, US Defense) was the precursor of the modern internet.
Q13.A Trojan Horse in computing is:
Explanation: A Trojan Horse = malicious program that disguises itself as useful software. Named after the Greek myth.
Q14.The first search engine was:
Explanation: Archie (1990) is considered the first search engine. Google (1998) became dominant later.
Q15.E-commerce means:
Explanation: E-commerce = buying and selling goods/services over the internet (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.).
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