Basic Internet and Web Technologies MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: September 28, 2024

What does URL stand for? A) Uniform Resource Locator B) Universal Resource Link C) Unique Resource Locator D) Uniform Resource Link Answer: A Which protocol is commonly used for secure communication over the internet? A) HTTP B) FTP C) HTTPS D) SMTP Answer: C What is the primary function of a web browser? A) To send emails B) To create websites C) To retrieve and display web pages D) To store files Answer: C Which of the following is an example of a web browser? A) Microsoft Word B) Adobe Photoshop C) Google Chrome D) Windows Media Player Answer: C What does HTML stand for? A) Hypertext Markup Language B) Hightext Markup Language C) Hyperlink and Text Markup Language D) Hypertext Multi Language Answer: A Which tag is used to create a hyperlink in HTML? A) <link> B) <a> C) <href> D) <url> Answer: B What is the primary purpose of a search engine? A) To store data B) To retrieve information from the internet C) To create web pages D) To manage databases Answer: B Which of the following is a popular search engine? A) Google B) WordPress C) Facebook D) Microsoft Office Answer: A What is the main function of DNS? A) To encrypt data B) To translate domain names into IP addresses C) To store web content D) To send emails Answer: B What does IP stand for in networking? A) Internet Provider B) Internet Protocol C) Integrated Protocol D) Internal Protocol Answer: B What is the purpose of cookies in web technology? A) To speed up internet connections B) To store user preferences and session information C) To enhance security D) To monitor internet usage Answer: B Which of the following is a component of a URL? A) Domain name B) Path C) Query string D) All of the above Answer: D What does FTP stand for? A) File Transfer Protocol B) File Transmission Protocol C) Fast Transfer Protocol D) Free Transfer Protocol Answer: A What is the primary purpose of a firewall? A) To boost internet speed B) To protect networks from unauthorized access C) To store data securely D) To create web applications Answer: B Which of the following is a server-side scripting language? A) HTML B) CSS C) JavaScript D) PHP Answer: D What is the main role of a web server? A) To provide internet access B) To host websites and serve web pages to clients C) To manage network traffic D) To store user data Answer: B What does SSL stand for? A) Secure Sockets Layer B) Secure Socket Link C) Safety Sockets Layer D) Secure Service Layer Answer: A Which of the following file extensions is commonly associated with HTML documents? A) .htm B) .html C) .xml D) Both A and B Answer: D What is the purpose of web hosting? A) To develop web applications B) To store and serve websites on the internet C) To design web pages D) To enhance website security Answer: B Which HTML element is used to define the main heading of a web page? A) <h1> B) <heading> C) <title> D) <header> Answer: A What does the term ‘bandwidth’ refer to in internet technology? A) The speed of data transfer B) The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time C) The physical distance data can travel D) The size of a file Answer: B Which of the following is a characteristic of a dynamic website? A) The content is static and unchanging B) The content is generated in real-time C) It does not require a database D) It is built only with HTML Answer: B What does CMS stand for in web development? A) Content Management System B) Central Management System C) Custom Management System D) Continuous Management System Answer: A Which of the following is a type of web application? A) E-commerce site B) Social media platform C) Online banking D) All of the above Answer: D What is the function of JavaScript in web development? A) To style web pages B) To add interactivity and dynamic features C) To manage databases D) To create server-side applications Answer: B Which markup language is used to style web pages? A) HTML B) XML C) CSS D) PHP Answer: C What does the term ‘responsive design’ refer to? A) A design that responds to user input B) A design that adjusts to different screen sizes and devices C) A design that improves loading speed D) A design that requires less coding Answer: B What is the purpose of a landing page in digital marketing? A) To provide information about a company B) To promote a specific product or service and encourage conversions C) To host blog posts D) To serve as a homepage Answer: B Which protocol is used to send emails? A) HTTP B) FTP C) SMTP D) DNS Answer: C What is a domain name? A) An address for a website B) A type of file extension C) A security protocol D) A search engine Answer: A What is the main purpose of metadata in web pages? A) To enhance visual design B) To provide information about the content of the page C) To store user data D) To improve loading speed Answer: B Which of the following is a popular content management system? A) WordPress B) Photoshop C) Notepad D) Excel Answer: A What does the term ‘latency’ refer to in networking? A) The amount of data transferred B) The delay before a transfer of data begins C) The speed of the internet connection D) The distance between two points Answer: B What is the purpose of using alt attributes in images? A) To improve image quality B) To provide a text description for accessibility C) To reduce file size D) To enhance search engine optimization Answer: B What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS? A) HTTP is secure, while HTTPS is not B) HTTPS encrypts data for secure transmission, while HTTP does not C) There is no difference D) HTTP is faster than HTTPS Answer: B Which of the following is a form of digital marketing? A) SEO B) Content marketing C) Social media marketing D) All of the above Answer: D What does the term ‘cloud computing’ refer to? A) Storing data on local servers B) Hosting applications and data on remote servers accessed via the internet C) A type of networking D) A backup solution Answer: B What is the role of an API in web development? A) To style web pages B) To facilitate communication between different software applications C) To store data D) To encrypt information Answer: B What is a web crawler? A) A tool for creating web pages B) A program that automatically browses the internet to index content C) A security software D) A type of web hosting service Answer: B What is the purpose of a sitemap? A) To improve website design B) To help search engines navigate and index a website’s content C) To store user information D) To provide contact information Answer: B Which of the following is an example of a web service? A) Email B) Online banking C) Social networking D) All of the above Answer: D What is a backlink in SEO? A) A link from one page to another on the same site B) A link from another website to your website C) A link that directs users to an external site D) A link that enhances web page speed Answer: B Which of the following is NOT a web hosting type? A) Shared hosting B) VPS hosting C) Dedicated hosting D) File hosting Answer: D What does the term ‘bandwidth throttling’ refer to? A) Increasing internet speed B) Deliberately slowing down internet speed by an ISP C) Improving network capacity D) Boosting server performance Answer: B What does a VPN do? A) Enhances internet speed B) Encrypts internet traffic and masks the user’s IP address C) Stores data in the cloud D) Provides website hosting Answer: B What is the main purpose of a browser’s cache? A) To store user data permanently B) To speed up the loading of frequently visited web pages C) To protect against viruses D) To improve internet speed Answer: B What is the difference between a static and dynamic IP address? A) A static IP address changes periodically, while a dynamic IP address does not B) A dynamic IP address is assigned temporarily, while a static IP address remains constant C) There is no difference D) A static IP address is faster than a dynamic IP address Answer: B What is a digital certificate used for? A) To speed up data transfer B) To verify the identity of a website or user C) To store encryption keys D) To enhance website design Answer: B What does the term ‘web accessibility’ refer to? A) The ability of websites to be accessed by anyone, including individuals with disabilities B) The speed at which a website loads C) The security of a website D) The ease of navigating a website Answer: A Which of the following is a characteristic of an e-commerce website? A) It allows users to buy and sell products online B) It provides news articles C) It is used solely for blogging D) It does not require payment processing Answer: A  
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