Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - IRC

What does IRC stand for?

• Internet Remote Connection

• Instant Relay Chat

• Internet Radio Chat

• Internet Relay Chat

Which operating system is mIRC client designed for?

• Windows

• Android

• Mac OS X

• Linux

What symbol is used to represent a channel in IRC?

• @

• &

• $

• #

What is required to join an IRC conversation?

• Email address

• Username and channel

• Phone number

• Home address

What happens in moderated IRC channels?

• Users can only send files

• Users are kicked out for posting offensive remarks

• Users can post anything

• Users are banned for posting

What feature of IRC allows private messaging?

• Moderated channels

• Public chat rooms

• Private chat sessions

• File transfers

What was IRC used for before social media became popular?

• Online gaming

• Video streaming

• Connecting online

• Online shopping

Which IRC client is popular for OS X?

• Mibbit

• Textual

• KiwiIRC

• mIRC

What is the purpose of a channel in IRC?

• To send files

• To join a chat group

• To create a username

• To connect to the server

What is the format of an IRC command?

• Starts with a dollar sign

• Starts with a hashtag

• Starts with an asterisk

• Starts with a forward slash