Midterm Exam on Living in the IT Era A

What does HTTP stand for?

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol

• High Transfer Protocol

• Hyperlink Text Protocol

• Hypertext Transfer Procedure

Which of the following is NOT a part of a URL?

• Protocol

• Domain Name

• MAC Address

• Path

What is the purpose of a domain name in a URL?

• To store website content

• To uniquely identify a website

• To provide security for the internet

• To encrypt data

How does HTTP facilitate communication between web browsers and servers?

• By encrypting messages

• By defining the format of messages exchanged

• By compressing web pages

• By providing internet connection

Why is a secure version of HTTP (HTTPS) important?

• It allows faster browsing

• It encrypts communication for security

• It helps in reducing website size

• It provides internet speed

Identify the correct domain name from the following options:

• www.google.com

• C:\Users\Documents

• 192.168.1.1

• mailto:[e-mail]

Differentiate between HTTP and HTTPS in terms of security.

• HTTP is encrypted, HTTPS is not

• HTTPS uses SSL/TLS for encryption, HTTP does not

• HTTP loads faster than HTTPS

• Both are equally secure

Why should a website owner use HTTPS instead of HTTP?

• To improve SEO ranking and security

• To make websites load faster

• To block advertisements

• To remove cookies

What is a pixel?

• A type of computer virus

• The smallest unit of a digital image

• A storage unit for images

• A digital color enhancer

Which of the following is NOT a type of digital image?

• Raster

• Vector

• Holographic

• Bitmap