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WorksheetsIT English Essentials: Unit 15 - Quiz 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was the precursor to the internet, developed by the US Department of Defense?
SARPANET
DARPANET
ARPANET
TARPANET
Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web?
Tim Berners-Lee
Steve Jobs
Elon Musk
Bill Gates
Which protocol is used for sending emails over the internet?
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
POP3
What were the 'Browser Wars' of the late 1990s and early 2000s?
Competition between Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator
Conflict between Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox
Battle between Google Chrome and Opera
Competition between Firefox and Safari
How has social media impacted communication and society?
Social media has only caused negative effects on communication and society
Social media has only positive effects on communication and society
Social media has had no impact on communication and society
Social media has revolutionized communication and society by enabling instant sharing of information, connecting people globally, shaping public opinion, promoting activism, and impacting mental health.
What are some common cybersecurity challenges faced by internet users?
phishing emails
virus attacks
phishing attacks, malware infections, data breaches, password theft, ransomware
firewall breaches
When was ARPANET, the first operational packet switching network, established?
October 29, 1969
October 29, 1979
September 29, 1969
November 29, 1969
What was the first web browser called?
NetscapeNavigator
InternetExplorer
GoogleChrome
WorldWideWeb
Which protocol is used for transferring web pages from servers to browsers?
SSH
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
What are some common methods used to protect against cyber attacks?
Posting passwords on public forums
Disabling all security measures
Clicking on suspicious links in emails
Implementing strong passwords, using multi-factor authentication, keeping software up to date, using firewalls, encrypting sensitive data, conducting regular security audits, and providing employee training on cybersecurity best practices.
