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WorksheetsChapter 5 IGCSE
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is the main role of a server on the internet?
To browse web pages
To store and provide data
To route data packets
To display advertisements
Which device is responsible for directing data between networks?
Client
Router
Server
Browser
What does a web browser primarily do?
Stores data
Displays web pages
Routes internet traffic
Sends emails
What is a domain name used for?
To identify a computer’s hardware
To provide a human-readable address
To encrypt data
To store web pages
Which of the following is an example of an IP address?
www.example.com
192.168.1.1
http://example.com
index.html
What is the primary use of email on the internet?
To search for information
To send and receive messages
To host websites
To transfer files
Which internet service allows users to find information?
Search engine
FTP
DNS
What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?
A collection of email servers
A system of linked web pages
A type of router
A file transfer protocol
What is the purpose of the HTTP protocol?
To send emails
To transfer web pages
To resolve domain names
To upload files
What does SMTP stand for?
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Secure Mail Transfer Protocol
System Mail Transfer Protocol
Simple Message Transfer Protocol
Which protocol is used to retrieve emails from a server?
POP
FTP
HTTP
DNS
What is the main function of DNS?
To encrypt data
To translate domain names to IP addresses
To send emails
To display web pages
Which of the following is a client on the internet?
Web server
Router
Web browser
DNS server
What type of device is a router?
Client
Server
Network device
Storage device
Which part of a URL indicates the protocol?
www.example.com
/page.html
http://
.com
What is the purpose of a search engine?
To store web pages
To index and retrieve information
To send emails
To route data
Which protocol is used to resolve domain names?
HTTP
DNS
SMTP
POP
What is a common use of the internet for businesses?
To play games
To conduct online transactions
To store personal photos
To send physical letters
Which device serves web pages to clients?
Router
Web server
Client
Browser
What is the purpose of a hyperlink?
To format text
To link to another web page
To create a table
To insert an image
Which of the following is an example of a domain name?
192.168.0.1
www.google.com
index.html
http://
What does POP stand for?
Post Office Protocol
Packet Output Protocol
Public Operation Protocol
Post Online Protocol
What is the main advantage of using domain names?
They are faster than IP addresses
They are easier to remember
They encrypt data
They store web pages
What is the role of a client in the internet?
To store data
To request and receive data
To route data
To serve web pages
Which part of a URL identifies the specific resource?
http://
www.example.com
/page.html
.com
What is a common personal use of the internet?
To manage inventory
To send emails
To route network traffic
To host servers
Which device connects a local network to the internet?
Client
Server
Router
Browser
What does HTTPS indicate compared to HTTP?
It is faster
It is more secure
It is used for emails
It is for file transfers
What is the purpose of a web server?
To browse the internet
To host and deliver web pages
To send emails
To resolve IP addresses
Which protocol is associated with downloading web pages?
FTP
HTTP
SMTP
DNS
What is a key feature of the World Wide Web?
It uses email only
It links documents via hyperlinks
It routes network traffic
It stores files on clients
What is a brute force attack?
A method to encrypt data
Trying multiple password combinations to gain access
A way to speed up internet connections
A technique to create web pages
What is phishing?
A type of malware
Sending fraudulent emails to steal information
A method to resolve domain names
A protocol for file transfer
What is pharming?
Redirecting users to fake websites
A type of search engine
A way to send emails
A method to store data
What is a virus in the context of the internet?
A hardware device
A self-replicating program that harms systems
A type of web browser
A protocol for communication
What is a worm?
A type of router
A standalone malware that spreads without user action
A method to create hyperlinks
A file transfer protocol
What is a trojan?
A legitimate-looking program with hidden malicious code
A type of server
A protocol for email
A method to index web pages
What is blockchain?
A type of internet protocol
A decentralized ledger for recording transactions
A method to encrypt emails
A hardware device
What is a digital currency?
Physical money stored online
A virtual currency like Bitcoin using cryptography
A type of domain name
A protocol for web pages
How is a blockchain typically structured?
As a central database
As a chain of blocks containing transaction data
As a single file on a server
As a collection of IP addresses
What is a key feature of digital currency?
It requires physical banks
It uses cryptographic security
It is controlled by a single authority
It is stored on web servers
What is the primary purpose of a cookie on a website?
To encrypt user data
To store user preferences or login information
To route internet traffic
To create hyperlinks
Where are cookies typically stored?
On the web server
On the user’s device
In the DNS server
In the router
What is the main difference between session cookies and persistent cookies?
Session cookies are stored on the server, persistent cookies on the user’s device
Session cookies expire when the browser closes, persistent cookies have a set expiration date
Session cookies track activity, persistent cookies store preferences
Session cookies use HTTPS, persistent cookies use HTTP
