Internet and Web (Test)

What is the Internet?

• A local network of computers

• A global network of billions of computers and other electronic devices

• A type of web browser

• A collection of websites

Which of the following is NOT a physical component of the Internet?

• Copper telephone wires

• Fiber optic cables

• Wi-Fi

• TV cables

What is the primary function of a web browser?

• To store websites

• To display websites stored on the Internet

• To connect computers to the Internet

• To create websites

How does a computer retrieve a website from the Internet?

• By sending a request to a server over physical cables

• By directly accessing the website stored on its hard drive

• By using a web browser to create the website

• By connecting to a local network

What is the World Wide Web?

• A type of web browser

• A collection of different websites accessible through the Internet

• A global network of computers

• A type of email service

Which of the following activities can you NOT do on the Internet?

• Pay your bills

• Manage your bank accounts

• Travel physically to another country

• Watch TV

Why is email considered one of the oldest and most universal ways to communicate on the Internet?

• Because it is the only way to communicate online

• Because it allows instant communication and sharing of information

• Because it is a type of social media

• Because it is used only for business purposes

What role do servers play in the functioning of the Internet?

• They create websites

• They store websites and send data to computers upon request

• They connect computers to the Internet

• They display websites

Which of the following is a correct statement about the Internet and the Web?

• The Internet and the Web are the same thing

• The Web is a collection of websites accessible through the Internet

• The Internet is a type of web browser

• The Web is a global network of computers

What is one of the main benefits of using social media on the Internet?

• It allows you to create websites

• It helps you connect and build communities online

• It is the only way to send emails

• It provides a way to physically meet people