Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Usenet

What is Usenet?

• A search engine

• An e-commerce website

• A collection of online discussions

• A social media platform

When did Usenet start?

• 1980

• 2000

• 1990

• 1970

What protocol is used to transmit Usenet data?

• FTP

• HTTP

• SMTP

• NNTP

What type of files are commonly shared on Usenet?

• Executable files

• PDF files

• Text files

• Image files

How much does access to Usenet typically cost per month?

• $10 USD

• $20 USD

• $5 USD

• $15 USD

What is an .NZB file?

• An image file

• A text file

• An audio file

• An XML file

Which of the following is NOT a Usenet provider mentioned in the text?

What is the primary purpose of Usenet?

• Social networking

• Online shopping

• Web browsing

• File sharing

What is a newsreader used for in Usenet?

• To read news articles

• To send emails

• To access newsgroups

• To watch videos

What is the main difference between Usenet and a bulletin board system (BBS)?

• Usenet is organized into newsgroups

• BBS is used for file sharing

• BBS started in 1980

• Usenet is hosted on a single server