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Online Essentials

Total questions: 107

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the World Wide Web?

a)

An identifier used by all URLs

b)

A Web browsing application

c)

A popular service on the Internet

d)

A parameter that defines the Internet address

2.

What is a web browser

a)

An application that allows you to access websites and web pages on the World Wide Web.

b)

Software that provides an interface between you and the computer

c)

A collection of web pages stored on one or more computers

d)

A document on the Wb that displays information in the form of text, graphics, sound and animation

3.

Which of the following toolbars displays the refresh and stop buttons?

a)

Menu Bar

b)

Command Bar

c)

Address Bar

d)

Title Bar

4.

Is the following statement true or false?

A podcast is a media file that is distributed over the Internet using Feeds, for playback on personal computers and mobile devices.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What is the main advantage of Instant Messaging

a)

Multiple conversations can happen in real time

b)

Only voice communication is possible through Instant Messaging

c)

Only pictures can be shared

d)

None of the above

6.

Is the following statement true or false?

You can use a plus (+) sign between keywords to make your search more precise.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which of the following is a web tool used to translate content to and from more than 20 lanuages?

a)

Google iLanguages

b)

Google iChanges

c)

Google iTools

d)

Google iContents

8.

You need to search for information on a topic; however, you only want results from the past year. The scroll action will be completed for you. Where do you click?

a)

Advanced Search

b)

Tools

c)

Internet Options

d)

Help

9.

Is the following statement true or false?

Among printing options available, the 'Page Range:Selection' option allows you to specify a specific page or a range of pages to print.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

In Web terminology, what does the acronym URL stand for?

a)

Uniform Resource Link

b)

University Research Link

c)

Universal Resource Locator

11.

What is a Favourite?

a)

A user-defined shortcut to applications on your computer.

b)

A popular website on the Internet

c)

A user-defined shortcut to a web page on the Internet.

12.

Favourites can be created for multiple web pages. Is this statement true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which of the following is the quickest way to access a frequently visited web page?

a)

Type the Web site address in the web browser

b)

Navigate to the Webpage using hyperlinks

c)

Bookmark the page and follow the link

14.

Identify whether the statement is true or false. The Internet browser software automatically saves the addresses of previously visited websites.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Which of the following provisions are true about the UK Data Protection Act? (there is more than one answer)

a)

The Act gives individuals access to personal data held about them

b)

The Act gives individuals the right to have their personal data corrected or deleted, where appropriate

c)

The Act gives individuals the right to have their data corrected, but not deleted, where appropriate

16.

From the listed options, select the statment which would assure you that you are on a secure website.

a)

A lock symbol on the status bar

b)

A message saying 'This is a secure Website'

c)

Https as a prefix in the address bar

d)

Entering a username and password

17.

Which one of these can be a risk associated with online activity?

a)

Usage time limits

b)

Parental controls

c)

Typing in a password

d)

Unintentional disclosure of personal information

18.

What do I need to connect to the Internet?

a)

RAM

b)

Email Address

c)

Modem

d)

TFT

19.

Newsgroups allow you to

a)

watch the news on your computer

b)

go in groups to announce the news

c)

create a new website

d)

to take part in discussions

20.

What does FTP stand for?

a)

File Transfer Protocol

b)

Format Trade Price

c)

File Transfer Program

d)

File Trade Program

21.

FTP is a way

a)

of transferring files to and from the Internet

b)

of sending emails

c)

of connecting to the Internet

d)

of deleting viruses from your computer

22.

FTP sites are used to

a)

store emails

b)

store files that are downloaded

c)

store letters

d)

store the anti virus

23.

HTTP stands for

a)

Hyper Trade Transfer Program

b)

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

c)

Hyper Trade Transfer Protocol

d)

Hyper Text Transfer Program

24.

URL is

a)

a software

b)

a hardware

c)

another name for a web address

d)

another name of a web browser

25.

Some web sites can store hidden information about you on your hard disk using

a)

Cookies

b)

Biscuits

c)

Viruses

d)

Worms

26.

A protected site

a)

allows only restricted access

b)

protects your computer

c)

protects all your software

d)

protects all your hardware

27.

A digital certificate

a)

encrypts information for secure transmission

b)

translates from google

c)

can be taken with a digital camera

d)

must be given to you by the ISP

28.

Encryption is a means of

a)

connecting to the internet

b)

disconnecting from the internet

c)

scrambling of a message

d)

searching for particular words

29.

Firewall consists of

a)

software and hardware protection

b)

software and hardware purchase

c)

software and hardware copying

d)

software and hardware sharing

30.

Interlinked hypertext documents on the Internet are....

a)

Internet Explorer

b)

The World Wide Web

c)

The Internet

d)

The Intranet

31.

A hyperlink is

a)

A file on the internet which has other files on the Internet

b)

A Communication protocol including electronic devices

c)

A reference in a document which links to another place in the same or another document

d)

A distribution list of interlinked email addresses

32.

Top Level domain is the following part of the internet address

a)

.com

b)

http

c)

.searchmalta.

d)

http://www.searchmalta.com

33.

The following is a web browser

a)

Internet Explorer

b)

Google

c)

Altavista

d)

Searchmalta

34.

The search engines find

a)

viruses

b)

spelling mistakes

c)

spam

d)

information

35.

When one sees https, one knows that there is

a)

data that has been transacted

b)

data that has been encrypted

c)

data that is confidential

d)

data that is infected by a virus

36.

Which of the following is a search engine?

a)

Google

b)

Paint

c)

Microsoft Word

d)

RealPlayer

37.

When you want to include a word in a search you must include the following

a)

*

b)

<

c)

+

d)

=

38.

Which of the following applications would you open in order to receive e-mails?

a)

Microsoft Outlook

b)

Microsoft Access

c)

Microsoft Excel

d)

Microsoft Word

39.

Which of these are online community-based activities? (more than one)

a)

VoIP

b)

Chat Rooms

c)

Internet Forums

d)

Phishing

40.

In which group of the Review tab, can you find the spelling checker tool?

a)

Options

b)

Proofing

c)

Clipboard

d)

Include

41.

What is Outlook's signature feature also known as?

a)

Digital Signature

b)

Outlook Signature

c)

Auto-Signature

d)

My Signature

42.

When using the Help feature, if a 'No Results returned' message is displayed, you can click on the word 'Offline' at the bottom-right of the Help window, and select the option, 'Show content from Office.com'. Is this statement true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

43.

How is information in the Outlook Help Window grouped?

a)

Alphabetical order

b)

Interface Sections

c)

Topics

d)

Groups

44.

By default, where do you search for information?

a)

On the same computer

b)

On all computers on the network

c)

On the internet

d)

On Office.com

45.

Which statement related to sending an email with attachment using Outlook, is true?

a)

Only text can be sent as attachments

b)

Only images can be sent as attachments

c)

Both text and images can be sent as attachments

d)

Neither text nor images can be sent as attachments

46.

Which is the better option when you receive an e-mail with an attached file that you will use regularly?

a)

Refer to your e-mail each time you want to work with the attachment file

b)

Save the file on a hard disk or USB drive

47.

From where can you preview an e-mail before printing it?

a)

In the Print group on the ribbon

b)

In the Print panel located next to the reading pane

c)

Within an open e-mail message

d)

In the Print section of the Office Backstage view

48.

From the options provided,select ALL the tasks you would be able to perform from the Page Setup dialog box. (more than one answer)

a)

Make changes to margins

b)

Make changes to paper size

c)

Make changes to the message

d)

Insert an attachement

49.

Is it possible to view the Print Preview after changing the page orientation?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Make changes to the message

50.

Outlook's Address Book feature enables you to store details such as the name, e-mail address, business and home addresses and phone and fax numbers of a contact. Is this statement true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

51.

What is a contact group?

a)

A collection of images

b)

A collection of names

c)

A collection of e-mail addresses

d)

A collection of messages

52.

Which of the following is not good netiquette?

a)

Flame mails are best avoided.

b)

Write long emails for better understanding.

c)

Respect privacy and confidentiality

d)

Always write the subject in an email

53.

The following makes information impossible to read to people who do not have the permission to do so

a)

Spamming

b)

Verification

c)

Encryption

d)

Podcasting

54.

One can prevent viruses from entering the computer if

a)

one does not answer to the emails

b)

one uses an anti-virus

c)

one goes to safe web sites only

d)

one changes software frequently

55.

Spam mail

a)

is your email

b)

is the outgoing email

c)

is unwanted email

d)

are the emails found in the Drafts folder

56.

Which of the following is not an advantage of using the email?

a)

High Speed

b)

Low Cost

c)

Secure

d)

Can access from any computer who has internet

57.

A digital signature is a code that is attached to an email

a)

to uniquely identify the sender

b)

to uniquely identify the receiver

c)

to make a unique sign on the computer

d)

to close an email

58.

In an email you must use the following symbol

a)

%

b)

"

c)

*

d)

@

59.

SMS stands for

a)

Stream Media Service

b)

Short Message Service

c)

Short Memory Simulation

d)

Smart Media Solution

60.

Phishing is

a)

A file that tracks browsing behavior when accessing different Web sites

b)

An Application that collects different types of information

c)

Fraudulent e-mails that ask a holder of a bank account to login to a bank online on a false Web site.

d)

A method to play audio and video files directly from a server without downloading the files.

61.

The following minimises the risk of a virus infecting your computer

a)

Open the file and make a virus scan

b)

Save the file and open it

c)

Save the file to disk and then carry out a virus scan

d)

Open the file and save it to a memory stick

62.

You must behave correctly on the internet. A word that summerizes this is

a)

Internet dialect

b)

Jargon

c)

Etiquette

d)

Netiquette

63.

When sending an email, this causes a problem

a)

attaching an exe file

b)

attaching a 10 kb file

c)

attaching a pdf file

d)

attaching a docx file

64.

The flag in an email indicates

a)

The message has not been read

b)

The message has been forwarded

c)

The message has an attachment

d)

The message is to be followed up

65.

How do you empty the Deleted items folder?

a)

Select the Deleted Items icon and click on the Delete Button

b)

Right mouse click on the Deleted Items icon and choose Empty Deleted Items Folder

c)

Click the Move to folder button and choose Junk E-Mail.

d)

Click the Edit menu and choose the Delete command

66.

Which of the following is an advantage of email?

a)

Email is a low cost method of transmitted messages.

b)

Email is a secure method of sending messages.

c)

Email messages are always easy to locate.

d)

Email removes the requirements for the conventional surface mail system.

67.

What is a hyperlink?

a)

A distribution list of interlinked email addresses

b)

A reference in a document linking to another place in the same document or to another document

c)

A large file linking applications together on the Internet

d)

A communication protocol linking electronic devices

68.

Which of the following is a Web Browser:

a)

Internet Explorer

b)

Microsoft Outlook

c)

letter.docx

d)

project.pptx

69.

What is an example of e-commerce?

a)

Online voting

b)

Online tax collection

c)

Online ticket sales

d)

Online census

70.

Which one of the following is an online activity that should only be undertaken on a secure web page?

a)

Purchasing a gift

b)

Using a search engine

c)

Watching a TV show

d)

Playing a game

71.

The following is a method that makes information unreadable for people who do not have access to the information:

a)

Spoofing

b)

Phishing

c)

Podcasting

d)

Encryption

72.

What does the https indicate in a URL address?

a)

Virus checked data

b)

Confidential data

c)

Quick transaction of data

d)

Secure transaction of data

73.

What is the purpose of digital certificate?

a)

To establish credentials when doing business on the Web

b)

To protect against e-mails that are carrying computer viruses

c)

To encrypt digital files containing Web Browsing History

d)

To verify critical functions when developing software applications

74.

Which one of the following actions would help to prevent children having controlled access to the Internet?

a)

Always allow cookies to be stored on your computer

b)

Install an up-to-date antivirus program

c)

Set up the browser so that access is restricted to specific sites

d)

Us the latest web browser on your computer

75.

What is the purpose of a search engine?

a)

To find information on the World Wide Web

b)

To find viruses on the computer

c)

To find spelling mistakes in a document

d)

To find spyware in local computer networks

76.

Which one of the following searches should be used to find the exact phrase below?

Malta History Museum

a)

Malta -History -Museum

b)

"Malta History Museum"

c)

Malta?History?Museum

d)

<Malta History Museum>

77.

Which of the following is advisable when viewing online information?

a)

Only trust websites recommended by friends

b)

Use only the top search results since they are always the most valid

c)

Accept the information given without checking its validity

d)

Check the referencing to ensure the sources used are valid

78.

Which one of the following helps determine the credibility of a website?

a)

There are a large number of visitors

b)

There are no advertisement

c)

There are clear source references

d)

The topic of the website is popular

79.

Which audience is most likely targeted when a website uses bright colours and animated characters?

a)

Adults

b)

People with visual impairments

c)

Children

d)

Senior citizens

80.

What is copyright?

a)

A special consumption tax on software

b)

A programme initiated to raise the quality of software

c)

A right for the consumer to freely copy commercial software

d)

A term that covers the rights of the creator of music, books, software etc..

81.

Which one of the following is a main principle of data protection legislation?

a)

To protect personal data

b)

To protect technical data

c)

To protect statistical data

d)

To protect financial data

82.

Which of the following is an online discussion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages:

a)

Internet Forum

b)

Web dictionary

c)

Online computer games

d)

Online booking

83.

Which of the following is a Web-based audio broadcast, accessed by subscription over the Internet:

a)

Blog

b)

E-mail

c)

Instant Messaging

d)

Podcast

84.

Which one of the following is the default folder for storing mail until it is successfully sent to the recipient?

a)

Deleted Items

b)

Inbox

c)

Sent Items

d)

Outbox

85.

Which one of the following best describes why you should NOT disclose personal confidential information on social networking sites?

a)

The information may violate the terms and conditions of the website

b)

The information may be difficult to remove from your user page

c)

The information may be used by other users to steal your identity

d)

The information may affect the graphical appearance of the website

86.

Which one of the following is a key feature of Instant Messaging (IM)?

a)

It happens in real-time

b)

It requires no network access

c)

It is limited to 40 characters per message

d)

It has no security risks associated with its use

87.

Which one of the following best describes VoIP (Voice over the internet Protocol)?

a)

Controlling a computer using your voice

b)

Recording technique for audio books

c)

Phone service delivered through an Internet connection

d)

Text messages sent via social networking sites

88.

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

a)

Leave the subject field blank

b)

Spell check the content

c)

Use all capital letters in the message

d)

Write long and complex messages

89.

Which one of the following is an inexpensive way for two or more people to exchange information?

a)

Phishing

b)

E-learning

c)

Netiquette

d)

E-mail

90.

Which one of the following is the account name of the e-mail address john.borg@gmail.com

a)

.com

b)

john.borg

c)

gmail

d)

@

91.

What could cause a problem when sending an e-mail?

a)

Attaching a 27 KB file

b)

Attaching an executable file

c)

Attaching a file in PDF format

d)

Attaching a text signature

92.

Which one of the following best describes when Bcc field should be used?

a)

When not expecting a reply

b)

When directing a query to someone

c)

When copying the recipient just for information purposes

d)

When a copy is to be sent to another recipient without the primary recipient's knowledge

93.

What is spam?

a)

An e-mail server that is overloaded

b)

E-mail messages that are infected with viruses

c)

A large quantity of messages that do not reach the recipient

d)

Unsolicited e-mails that are sent to a large number of recipients

94.

Which one of the following is an example of phishing?

a)

A file that tracks browsing behaviour when accessing different Web sites

b)

A fraudulent e-mail that ask a holder of a bank account to login to a false online bank Web site

c)

An application that secretly collects different types of personal information from a computer

d)

A method to play audio and video files directly from a server without downloading the files

95.

If you need Assistance where do you click?

a)

View

b)

Help

c)

Tools

d)

Favourites

96.

If you want to insert or remove a toolbar, where do you click?

a)

View

b)

Help

c)

Tools

d)

Favourites

97.

If you want to set a webpage as your homepage, where do you click?

a)

View

b)

Help

c)

Tools

d)

Favourites

98.

To pin your frequently used websites you need to click which of the following?

a)

View

b)

Help

c)

Tools

d)

Favourites

99.

If you want to clear a list of previously visited website where do you click?

a)

Pop-up Blocker

b)

Internet Options

c)

Connections

d)

Turn on Tracking Protection

100.

If you want to download a file you need to click on

a)

Run/Install

b)

Open Link in New Window

c)

Copy Link Address

d)

Send Link to phone

101.

What is a podcast?

a)

Unsolicited e-mails

b)

A digital audio file made available on the internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device

c)

allows you to subscribe to a "news feed" from your favorite Web site and receive automatic updates from that site as they become available

d)

a regularly updated website, run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style

102.

What is RSS?

a)

Unsolicited e-mails

b)

A digital audio file made available on the internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device

c)

allows you to subscribe to a "news feed" from your favorite Web site and receive automatic updates from that site as they become available

d)

a regularly updated website, run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style

103.

What is spam?

a)

Unsolicited e-mails

b)

A digital audio file made available on the internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device

c)

allows you to subscribe to a "news feed" from your favorite Web site and receive automatic updates from that site as they become available

d)

a regularly updated website, run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style

104.

What is a blog?

a)

Unsolicited e-mails

b)

A digital audio file made available on the internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device

c)

allows you to subscribe to a "news feed" from your favorite Web site and receive automatic updates from that site as they become available

d)

a regularly updated website, run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style

105.

Where in the ribbon do you click to receive e-mails from the mail server?

a)

Send/Receive Tab

b)

View Tab

c)

Tools Tab

d)

Help Tab

106.

If you want to respond to an email, where do you click?

a)

Forward

b)

Send

c)

Clear

d)

Reply

107.

If you want to send an email you received to someone other than the sender, where do you click?

a)

Forward

b)

Send

c)

Clear

d)

Reply

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