Whatsapp MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 21, 2025

MCQ Set 1: Introduction to WhatsApp

  1. What is WhatsApp?
    • A) A social media platform for sharing photos and videos
    • B) An instant messaging app for smartphones
    • C) A web browser
    • D) A video editing software
    • Answer: B) An instant messaging app for smartphones
  2. Which company acquired WhatsApp in 2014?
    • A) Google
    • B) Microsoft
    • C) Facebook (now Meta)
    • D) Apple
    • Answer: C) Facebook (now Meta)
  3. WhatsApp uses which protocol for messaging?
    • A) XMPP
    • B) HTTP
    • C) WebSocket
    • D) MTProto
    • Answer: A) XMPP
  4. Which of the following features is NOT available on WhatsApp?
    • A) Voice calling
    • B) Video calling
    • C) Email integration
    • D) Status updates
    • Answer: C) Email integration
  5. On which platforms is WhatsApp available?
    • A) iOS
    • B) Android
    • C) Web/Desktop
    • D) All of the above
    • Answer: D) All of the above

MCQ Set 2: Features and Functions

  1. What is WhatsApp Web?
    • A) A separate app for desktop
    • B) A browser-based version of WhatsApp that syncs with the mobile app
    • C) An online store for WhatsApp merchandise
    • D) A video conferencing tool
    • Answer: B) A browser-based version of WhatsApp that syncs with the mobile app
  2. How can you start a group chat on WhatsApp?
    • A) Tap on the “New Chat” icon and select “New Group”
    • B) Go to “Settings” and choose “Create Group”
    • C) Click on “New Contact” and then “New Group”
    • D) Long-press the chat icon and select “Group Chat”
    • Answer: A) Tap on the “New Chat” icon and select “New Group”
  3. What is the maximum file size you can send through WhatsApp?
    • A) 25 MB
    • B) 50 MB
    • C) 100 MB
    • D) 200 MB
    • Answer: C) 100 MB
  4. How can you back up your WhatsApp chats?
    • A) Through Google Drive or iCloud
    • B) By emailing the chat history to yourself
    • C) By saving the chat on your device’s memory
    • D) All of the above
    • Answer: D) All of the above
  5. What does the double blue tick indicate in WhatsApp?
    • A) Message sent
    • B) Message delivered
    • C) Message read
    • D) Message failed
    • Answer: C) Message read

MCQ Set 3: Privacy and Security

  1. What type of encryption does WhatsApp use for messages?
    • A) Symmetric encryption
    • B) End-to-end encryption
    • C) Hash encryption
    • D) Transport layer encryption
    • Answer: B) End-to-end encryption
  2. How can you block a contact on WhatsApp?
    • A) Open the chat with the contact, tap on their name, and select “Block”
    • B) Go to “Settings” and choose “Block Contacts”
    • C) Tap and hold the contact’s name and select “Block”
    • D) Send a block command through the chat
    • Answer: A) Open the chat with the contact, tap on their name, and select “Block”
  3. Which of the following can be used to enhance privacy on WhatsApp?
    • A) Two-step verification
    • B) Disabling last seen
    • C) Using fingerprint lock
    • D) All of the above
    • Answer: D) All of the above

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