Internet and Its Uses

Which of the following best describes the Internet?

• A collection of linked web pages stored on servers

• A global network of interconnected computer networks

• Software used to access websites

• A system for securing online payments

Which part of the URL `https://www.example.com/page.html` represents the domain name?

• https

• www

• example.com

• page.html

What is the main purpose of HTTP?

• To encrypt emails

• To transfer web pages between server and browser

• To provide hardware addressing on a LAN

• To compress multimedia files

What does HTTPS provide that HTTP does not?

• Faster loading speed

• Secure communication using encryption

• Server-side caching

• Automatic domain resolution

When a user enters a URL, what is the FIRST step in retrieving the web page?

• The browser requests the HTML file from the server

• The DNS translates the domain name to an IP address

• The server sends back images and CSS files

• Cookies are stored on the client machine

Which of the following is the role of a web browser?

• Translate domain names into IP addresses

• Store webpages permanently on the server

• Interpret HTML and display it to the user

• Assign IP addresses on the network

What is a session cookie used for?

• To track users’ browsing history permanently

• To store information only until the browser is closed

• To identify the user across multiple websites

• To store files downloaded from the Internet

Which of the following is TRUE about persistent cookies?

• They are deleted when the tab is closed

• They remain stored on the device until expiration

• They cannot be used for targeted advertising

• They are only used for online banking

Which of the following is the strongest password?

• Password123

• John2008

• Qw!7r$9Lp#2

• 12345678

Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication (2FA)?

• Entering only a username and password

• Using a fingerprint scan plus a password

• Connecting to Wi-Fi without a password

• Downloading a software update