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INTERNET BASICS

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Imagine you are in a global library where you can access, communicate and share information quickly and easily. What is this library called?

a)

Internet

b)

Network

c)

World Wide Web (WWW)

d)

Website

2.

two or more computers linked together which share and exchange information

a)

World Wide Web (WWW)

b)

Network

c)

Web page

d)

Internet

3.

portion of the Internet consisting of computer sites containing billions of documents called web pages

a)

Web Browser

b)

Social Media

c)

Server

d)

World Wide Web (WWW)

4.

single web document which opens in a browser

a)

Web Page

b)

Internet

c)

Web Address

d)

Home Page

5.

collection of web pages which have a common theme or focus

a)

Web Browser

b)

Website

c)

Server

d)

Network

6.

allows equipment such as fax machines, printers and files to be served to multiple computers

a)

Social media

b)

Web Address

c)

Domain Name

d)

Server

7.

companies which provide Internet connections for a fee

a)

Hacker

b)

Internet Service Providers (ISP)

c)

Web Address

d)

Fire Wall

8.

websites used to share, post and exchange information in an informal format through several differing channels

a)

Internet

b)

Website

c)

Social Media

d)

Home Page

9.

software program retrieving and presenting data using the Internet

a)

Firewall

b)

Web Browser

c)

Host Name

d)

Web Address

10.

web page which automatically opens when the web browser is opened

a)

Home Page

b)

Web Browser

c)

Top-level Domain

d)

Bookmarks

11.

first portion of a web name; often “www.”

a)

Domain Name

b)

Host Name

c)

Web Browser

d)

Server

12.

combination of words and symbols unique to each web page

a)

Web Address

b)

Host Name

c)

Domain Name

d)

Top-Level Domain

13.

middle portion of a web name; unique to the web name

a)

Domain Name

b)

Host Name

c)

Browsing History

d)

Server

14.

last portion of a web name; includes examples such as “.com”, “.org” or “.net”

a)

Alt tags

b)

Hyperlink

c)

Top-lever Domain

d)

Domain Name

15.

feature which can be used to store and organize a list of web pages which can be revisited easily

a)

Favorites/ Bookmark

b)

Browsing History

c)

Search Engine

d)

Secure Network

16.

list of websites visited

a)

Hyperlink

b)

Browsing History

c)

Search Engine

d)

Favorites/ Bookmark

17.

words, phrases or graphics in a web page which targets another location

a)

Hyperlink

b)

Search Engine

c)

Web Page

d)

Computer Virus

18.

software program which searches the Internet for words or phrases and returns a list as to where each is located

a)

Search Engine

b)

Hyperlink

c)

Alt tags

d)

Browsing History

19.

descriptive words or phrases which accompany photos to identify what the image is when the image will not open or load

a)

Browsing History

b)

Hyperlink

c)

Server

d)

Alt tags

20.

computer user who attempts to acquire unauthorized entry to servers and computer systems

a)

Hacker

b)

Firewall

c)

Alt Tags

d)

Computer Virus

21.

hardware which checks information coming from the Internet or a network and either turns it away or allows it to pass through to the computer

a)

Alt tags

b)

Firewall

c)

Online Predator

d)

Interent

22.

networks or websites which require a password or security code to gain access

a)

Computer Virus

b)

Firewall

c)

Secure Network

d)

Online Predator

23.

computer program which replicates and spreads itself from one computer to another

a)

Computer Virus

b)

Firewall

c)

Alt tags

d)

Secure Network

24.

adult Internet user who uses social networking sites, chat rooms or other cyberspace to approach and eventually hurt other people

a)

Online Predator

b)

Hacker

c)

Computer Virus

d)

Hyperlink

25.

IP stands for __________.

a)

Internet Protocol

b)

Identification Protocol

c)

Internet Address

d)

Internet Person

26.

Which one is NOT something to use in a password?

a)

upper & lower case letters

b)

symbols

c)

numbers

d)

dog's name

27.

What is NOT an advantage of storing information in the cloud?

a)

information can be accessed anywhere

b)

easily share files and projects

c)

data is backed up for you

d)

if internet issues, you cannot get to your files

28.

What is a web browser?

a)

an app that allows you access to the internet

b)

a way of looking at spider webs

29.

What are web apps?

a)

apps that show spider webs

b)

an app that runs 'in the cloud'

c)

apps that are stored only on your computer

30.

Where are the things on the internet you can access remotely (from anywhere)?

a)

the shop

b)

the file room

c)

the cloud

d)

the sky

31.

When something is stored "in the cloud", where is it?

a)

On a platter being served someplace else

b)

On a server someplace else

c)

Floating in the sky

d)

Raining someplace else

32.

What is uploading?

a)

receiving information from the cloud to your computer

b)

sending information from your computer up to the cloud

c)

throwing a ball up into the air over your computer

d)

turning up the volume

33.

What is the internet?

a)

a computer that saves data

b)

a net used to catch things

c)

global network of connected devices

d)

a system called SkyNet and is taking over the world

34.

Which one is NOT a computer threat

a)

viruses

b)

malware

c)

phishing scams

d)

fishing

35.

What is downloading?

a)

receiving data from the cloud to your computer

b)

sending data from your computer up to the clode

c)

bouncing a ball on your computer

d)

shutting down your computer

36.

What is the area at the top of the browser window called?

a)

address bar

b)

address link

c)

address & phone number

37.

What does the address bar show?

a)

URL

b)

ISP

c)

RGB

d)

ATM

38.

What type of passwords are the strongest?

a)

easy to remember

b)

common words found in the dictionary

c)

random

d)

using personal information

39.

The address bar contains the website's ___.

a)

URL

b)

HTML

c)

ISP

d)

RGB

40.

Who provides connectivity to the internet?

a)

ISP (Interconnect Supply of Pizza)

b)

ISP (Internet Service Provider)

c)

ISP (Internet Source Product)

d)

ISP (incoming special phonecall)

41.

What is one of the best defenses against a hacker?

a)

easy to figure out passwords

b)

weak password

c)

strong passwords

d)

giving out your passwords

42.

What is a hyperlink?

a)

a link that does nothing

b)

a link that is hyper (very energetic)

c)

a link that redirects you to another file or webpage

d)

a link that shuts down your computer

43.

What is the URL?

a)

unusual resource locator

b)

unifying resource location

c)

uniform resource locater

44.

What is the equipment that allows a wireless connection to the internet?

a)

modem

b)

cell phone

c)

printer

d)

WiFi

45.

Which one is something you would usually NOT see in a phishing e-mail?

a)

spelling and grammar errors

(Bank of Amerika)

b)

too generic

(Dear member)

c)

quick deadlines (must respond in 24 hours)

d)

Specific account numbers

46.

What is the primary piece of equipment you need to connect to the internet?

a)

cell phone

b)

modem

c)

WiFi

d)

printer

47.

What is a hyperlink?

a)

A link from a document to another location or document on the Internet

b)

A Spaceship propulsion system.

c)

A region immediately beneath the skin.

d)

An exaggerated statements or claim

48.

Where would you go to check which websites have been visited?

a)

History

b)

Bookmarks/Favourites

c)

Home

d)

Downloads

49.

Which button would you press to return to your Browser Home Page?

a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

Which button would you press to add a web site to your Favourites/bookmarks?

a)
b)
c)
d)
51.

Which button would you press to refresh or reload a web page?

a)
b)
c)
d)
52.

Which button would you press to close down your web browser?

a)
b)
c)
d)
53.

Which Symbol along with HTTPS:// is sign that an internet page may be secure?

a)
b)
c)
d)
54.

Which button would I press to change my browser settings?

a)
b)
c)
d)
55.

Which button moves me forward to a previously viewed web page?

a)
b)
c)
d)
56.

Which button moves me backward to a previously viewed web page?

a)
b)
c)
d)
57.

An application for accessing information on the World Wide Web

a)

Web Browser

b)

Web Search

c)

Cookie

d)

Browser Extension

58.

A search of the World Wide Web using a web browser, often done by visiting a web search engine site such as Google, Bing, or Yahoo.

a)

Web Search

b)

Cookie

c)

Browser Extension

d)

Client-Side Scripting

59.

A small piece of data sent from a website and stored on a user's computer by the web browser while the user is browsing

a)

Cookie

b)

Browser Extension

c)

Client-Side Scripting

d)

Certificate

60.

Software that adds functionality to a web browser.

a)

Cookie

b)

Browser Extension

c)

Client-Side Scripting

d)

Caching

61.

The process of transferring source code from a web server to a web browser and running that code directly in the browser.

a)

Proxy Server

b)

Client-Side Scripting

c)

Certificate

d)

Caching

62.

A digital document that contains encryption keys and is used for encryption and identification.

a)

Proxy Server

b)

Pop-up Blocker

c)

IP Address

d)

Certificate

63.

The storing of images, sounds, web pages, and other information associated with particular websites that allows a browser to redisplay data without having to reload it from the website.

a)

Caching

b)

Pop-up Blocker

c)

IP Address

d)

Browser Extension

64.

A device that stands as an intermediary between an application such as a web browser and the Internet

a)

Caching

b)

Proxy Server

c)

Pop-up Blocker

d)

IP Address

65.

A feature of most web browsers that prevents windows such as advertisements from being displayed.

a)

Certificate

b)

Caching

c)

Pop-up Blocker

d)

IP Address

66.

A numerical label that is assigned to devices so they can connect and communicate on a network

a)

Caching

b)

Proxy Server

c)

Pop-up Blocker

d)

IP Address

67.

What is the art of determining what is right and wrong and then doing the right thing

a)

Morals

b)

Ethics

c)

Laws

d)

Cyber law

68.

Refers to the standards of right conduct and the judgement of a particular action as right or wrong by those standards.

a)

Morals

b)

Ethics

c)

Laws

d)

Cyber law

69.

What refers to all the legal and regulatory aspects of the Internet and WWW.

a)

Morals

b)

World Wide Web

c)

Laws

d)

Cyber law

70.

What is information technology?

a)

the study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.

b)

talking on the phone and getting information.

c)

a robot talks to you

d)

the skills and knowledge to effectively use the internet and digital technologies.

71.

____________________indicates rules and regulations to be obeyed in the organization.

a)

Morals

b)

World Wide Web

c)

Laws

d)

Cyber monitoring

72.

 What is the Internet?

a)

is a worldwide system of computer networks

b)

describes the visual dimensions of any given display

c)

tv broadcasting

d)

connecting wires

73.

 What does monitor resolution mean?

a)

the monitor fixes the problem

b)

describes the visual dimensions of any given display

c)

the color on the screen

d)

a wavering between two or more possible courses of action

74.

Choose Best example of - User interface

a)

A song is played

b)

The user selects a button

c)

A screen with buttons, images, and text

75.

Choose Best example of - Input

a)

A song is played

b)

The user selects a button

c)

A screen with buttons, images, and text

76.

Choose Best example of - Output

a)

A song is played

b)

The user selects a button

c)

A screen with buttons, images, and text

77.

What is the difference between hardware and software?

a)

software is the physical and tangible part, like the monitor, keyboard, and speakers. Hardware is the programs and operating systems that need to be installed.

b)

the hardware is the physical and tangible part, like the monitor, keyboard, and speakers. Software is the programs and operating systems that need to be installed.

78.

A storage device that is portable, small, newer technology, that holds a great amount of data?

a)

Motherboard

b)

flash drive

c)

printer

79.

The hardware where the CPU and all other parts of the computer plug into so they may communicate with each other is what?

a)

Motherboard

b)

flash drive

c)

printer

d)

output device

80.

Input device that works like a copy machine, only puts copy into the computer instead of on paper?

a)

scanner

b)

monitor

c)

printer

d)

keyboard

81.

Output device that will make a hard copy?

a)

mouse

b)

monitor

c)

printer

d)

scanner

82.

Means copying of limited amount of material without permission.

a)

Intellectual Property

b)

Encryption

c)

Fairuse

d)

copyright

83.

What right is a discipline which protects the copyrights, trademarks of the inventors.

a)

Digital Signature

b)

Encryption

c)

Intellectual Property

d)

Fair use

84.

What is non-copyrighted software without restriction.

a)

Digital Signature

b)

Encryption

c)

Public Domain software

85.

Conversion of data into secured format is known as

a)

Digital Signature

b)

Encryption

c)

Controls

d)

copyright

86.

Software is use to protect the company's information from external and internal threats?

a)

Cyber Cafe

b)

Bug

c)

Firewall