Internet Basic

What is the Internet?

• A folder on your computer that stores important files

• A global collection of different websites

• A type of web browser

• A global network of computers and electronic devices

Which of the following can you do online? Select all that apply.

• Send and receive email and instant messages

• Use search engines to find information

• Watch movies and TV shows

• Pay bills and manage bank accounts

Which of the following is NOT a web browser?

• Firefox

• Chrome

• Edge

• Windows

When talking about the Web, "link" is an abbreviation for ________.

• chain-link

• superlink

• hyperlink

• blink

What are browser tabs mainly used for?

• Ensuring that your personal information cannot be seen by hackers

• Opening multiple webpages in the same browser window

• Viewing two webpages side-by-side

• Viewing two webpages side-by-side

What is a router used for?

• Providing power to the computer

• Ensuring that your personal information is secure

• Connecting several devices to a single Internet connection

• Creating driving directions

If a file is stored in the cloud but you want to copy it to your computer, you'll need to ________ it.

• upload

• bookmark

• print

• download

What is Wi-Fi?

• An extra-wide computer case used by servers

• A wireless network connection

• A type of sound card

• A type of software that scans for viruses

This example shows an image editing tool that runs in the browser. This type of tool is called a(n) ________.

• search engine

• operating system

• desktop app

• web app

True or False: You can usually leave out www. when typing a URL into your web browser.

• True

• False