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Internet and computer security - Test Set 5

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20 questions

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  1. Question 1

    A computer that is used to store data or information for users on the internet is called
    1. web server
    2. web database
    3. web client
    4. web application
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  2. Question 2

    What is the protocol in the given URL "http://www.mypage.com"?
    1. www
    2. http
    3. mypage
    4. .com
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  3. Question 3

    Which of the following is not an open-source, cross-platform web server software?
    1. Apache
    2. Tomcat
    3. IIS
    4. Nginx
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  4. Question 4

    Which of the following is the most commonly used web browser?
    1. Google Chrome
    2. Safari
    3. Internet Explorer
    4. Mozilla Firefox
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  5. Question 5

    Which of the following is used to assign unique identifiers to devices on a network?
    1. IP Address
    2. DNS
    3. MAC Address
    4. HTTP
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  6. Question 6

    What is the function of an IP Address?
    1. To store data on a network
    2. To provide security to network data
    3. To identify and locate a device on a network
    4. To transfer files between computers
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  7. Question 7

    What is the maximum character length for a domain name?
    1. 60 characters
    2. 120 characters
    3. 100 characters
    4. 253 characters
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  8. Question 8

    Which of the following is the correct description of the World Wide Web (WWW)?
    1. A protocol used to transfer files over the internet
    2. A network that connects all computers worldwide
    3. A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via internet
    4. A type of internet security system
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  9. Question 9

    Which of these is a popular blogging platform?
    1. WordPress
    2. Tumblr
    3. Blogger
    4. All of these
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  10. Question 10

    Which technology is commonly used for video conferencing?
    1. FTP
    2. Skype
    3. LAN
    4. Bluetooth
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  11. Question 11

    Which of the following is the maximum file size that can be attached to an email message in Gmail?
    1. 25 MB
    2. 50 MB
    3. 200 MB
    4. 100 MB
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  12. Question 12

    Which among the following is an area of e-mail that is a short description of the message?
    1. Subject
    2. Bcc
    3. Cc
    4. Attachment
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  13. Question 13

    Which of the following is always a part of an e-mail address?
    1. Space ( )
    2. Period (.)
    3. At sign (@)
    4. Underscore (_)
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  14. Question 14

    An e-mail attachment is referred to as
    1. The body of the e-mail
    2. A document that is sent with an e-mail
    3. The address of the sender
    4. Any document that can be attached and sent with an e-mail
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  15. Question 15

    Which of the following is a communication service provided by the internet?
    1. Email
    2. Utility computing
    3. Gopher
    4. FTP
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  16. Question 16

    Which of the following fields of an e-mail hides the identity of the recipients?
    1. From
    2. To
    3. Cc
    4. Bcc
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  17. Question 17

    Sending an e-mail is similar to
    1. writing a letter
    2. talking on the phone
    3. drawing a picture
    4. sending a package
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  18. Question 18

    Junk e-mail is also known as
    1. spoof
    2. crap
    3. sniffer script
    4. spam
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  19. Question 19

    If you receive an e-mail from someone you don’t know, what should you do?
    1. Forward it to the police immediately
    2. Delete it without opening it
    3. Reply and ask them for their personal information
    4. Open it and respond to them saying you don’t know them
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  20. Question 20

    Which of the following cannot be part of an e-mail address?
    1. Period (.)
    2. At Sign (@)
    3. Space ( )
    4. Underscore (_)
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