ICDL - COMPUTER & ONLINE ESSENTIALS - QUIZ # 7

URL stands for:

• Universal Relocation

• Uniform Resource Locator

• Unified Resource Laypit

• Universal Repeating Layout

Answer explanation

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is essentially a web address that identifies the location of a specific resource on the internet. It's like a unique address for a webpage, image, or any other online file. 

What is a Hyperlink?

• A page containing information searched for on Google.

• An application for browsing the web and different websites online.

• An address of a specific location on the website.

• An image or text on a webpage or document that can connect to another location on the website or document

Answer explanation

A hyperlink, also known as a link, is an element in a webpage or document that, when clicked, takes you to another webpage, document, or specific location within the same page. It's a fundamental part of how the web works, allowing users to navigate between different resources with a single click. Hyperlinks can be displayed as underlined text, images, or other elements. 

Which one of the following is NOT an option for connecting to the Internet?

• Satellite

• Cable

• Mobile Phone

• RAM – Random Access Memory

Which one of the following is an example of a social networking site?

• LinkedIn

• Google

• FireFox

• Apple iPhone

Which one of the following is good environmental practice?

• Increasing the Screen/VDU brightness.

• Lowering the Screen/VDU contrast.

• Recycling Computers & Devices.

• Backing up files.

What is the purpose of a Search Engine?

• To find correct spelling mistakes in a Word documents

• To search for viruses on the laptop

• To find information on the WWW

• To check for spyware on the computer.

Which one of the following is a type of communication application?

• Web Browser

• Email Account

• Spreadsheet Application

• Photo Editing Software

Which key should be used in combination with the mouse to select all files in a window?

Click on the image to the left.

• Alt

• Shift

• Enter

• End

Which one of the following is a good practice when using electronic communication?

Examples: Text, Emails.

• Use all caps when typing

• Spell check the contents.

• Check the spam folder

• Leave the subject line empty.

Which 1 of the following characterises an Open Network?

• Only accessible from personal computers

• It is a wired network

• It is a company network

• it is not secured with a password