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2.1 The Internet and Digital Devices

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 36mins

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Class
Date
1.

Digital devices connect to each other and the Internet through:

a)

wireless networks and cables

b)

only through Bluetooth

c)

manual data transfer only

d)

satellite phones only

2.

The main components of the Internet’s infrastructure are:

a)

Routers, servers, cables, and data centers

b)

Smartphones, tablets, and laptops

c)

Printers, scanners, and copiers

d)

Television, radio, and newspapers

3.

The Internet and the World Wide Web are:

a)

The Internet is the global network of computers, while the World Wide Web is a collection of information accessed via the Internet.

b)

The Internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing.

c)

The World Wide Web is the hardware, and the Internet is the software.

d)

The Internet is only used for email, while the World Wide Web is for websites.

4.

Web browsers, websites, and URLs work together to allow users to access and interact with information on the internet. Which of the following best describes how they function?

a)

Web browsers use URLs to locate and display websites for users.

b)

Websites use browsers to create URLs for users.

c)

URLs are used to create web browsers for websites.

d)

Web browsers and websites do not interact with URLs.

5.

Search engines help us access information online by:

a)

organizing and retrieving relevant information from the internet

b)

creating new websites for users

c)

restricting access to online content

d)

removing outdated information from the internet

6.

What is the term for the following definition? Global computer network sharing information.

a)

Internet

b)

Intranet

c)

Bluetooth

d)

Ethernet

7.

What is the term for the following definition? A group of two or more computers linked together to share resources and information.

a)

Network

b)

Database

c)

Processor

d)

Algorithm

8.

What is the term for the following definition? Powerful computer providing services/resources to clients over a network.

a)

Server

b)

Router

c)

Modem

d)

Workstation

9.

What is the term for the following definition? A software application used to access and view websites on the World Wide Web.

a)

Browser

b)

Compiler

c)

Spreadsheet

d)

Database

10.

Two common methods of inputting text into a digital device are:

a)

Keyboard and touchscreen

b)

Monitor and printer

c)

Speaker and microphone

d)

Scanner and projector

11.

Gesture controls differ from touch input when interacting with a device in the following way:

a)

Gesture controls use motion or movement, while touch input requires direct contact with the screen.

b)

Gesture controls require physical buttons, while touch input does not.

c)

Touch input uses voice commands, while gesture controls do not.

d)

Gesture controls are only used for typing, while touch input is used for navigation.

12.

One scenario where biometrics would be a more secure method of accessing a device compared to a traditional password is:

a)

When preventing unauthorized access if a password is stolen or guessed

b)

When sharing access with multiple users

c)

When accessing a device in a public place where privacy is not a concern

d)

When using a device that does not support biometric sensors

13.

What is the Internet? Fill in the blank: The Internet is a giant _______ that connects millions of computers and devices worldwide.

a)

network

b)

book

c)

island

d)

machine

14.

According to the passage, what does the Internet allow people to do?

a)

Travel the world

b)

Communicate, share information, and access resources

c)

Build houses

d)

Grow food

15.

According to the passage, what is the Internet compared to?

a)

A digital motorway system

b)

A giant library

c)

A television network

d)

A shopping mall

16.

The Internet connects people and devices around the world by:

a)

Allowing communication and data sharing globally

b)

Restricting access to local networks only

c)

Connecting only computers within a single building

d)

Providing access only to government organizations

17.

What is a wired connection?

a)

A connection using signals like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

b)

A connection using cables (like Ethernet) to link devices directly for fast, stable connections

c)

A connection that gives more freedom to move

d)

A connection that uses mobile data

18.

What is a wireless connection?

a)

A connection using cables (like Ethernet)

b)

A connection using signals (Wi-Fi, mobile data, Bluetooth) to connect devices without cables, giving more freedom to move

c)

A connection that is always faster

d)

A connection that is always more stable

19.

Fill in the blank: Wired connections use ______ (like Ethernet) to link devices directly for fast, stable connections.

a)

cables

b)

satellites

c)

antennas

d)

routers

20.

Fill in the blank: Wireless connections use signals (Wi-Fi, mobile data, ______) to connect devices without cables.

a)

Bluetooth

b)

Ethernet

c)

HDMI

d)

USB

21.

Which key player in Internet infrastructure is described as: 'Laptops, tablets, & smartphones request info from servers.'?

a)

Clients

b)

Routers

c)

Servers

d)

Switches

22.

Which key player in Internet infrastructure is described as: 'Powerful computers that store and provide information or services to clients.'?

a)

Servers

b)

Browsers

c)

Routers

d)

Firewalls

23.

Which key player in Internet infrastructure is described as: 'Network traffic directors, guiding digital information like signposts.'?

a)

Routers

b)

Firewalls

c)

Web Servers

d)

Modems

24.

Which key player in Internet infrastructure is described as: 'Companies that provide Internet access to homes and businesses.'?

a)

ISPs

b)

Web Browsers

c)

Search Engines

d)

Cloud Storage Providers

25.

Which connection method is described as a fast, reliable home or school connection using cables or fibre optics?

a)

Broadband

b)

Mobile Data (4G/5G)

c)

Wi-Fi

d)

Satellite

26.

Which connection method provides internet access on the go using mobile phone networks?

a)

Broadband

b)

Mobile Data (4G/5G)

c)

Wi-Fi

d)

Satellite

27.

Which connection method is a wireless network for local access in homes, schools, and cafes?

a)

Broadband

b)

Mobile Data (4G/5G)

c)

Wi-Fi

d)

Satellite

28.

Which connection method is used in remote areas where cables can’t reach?

a)

Broadband

b)

Mobile Data (4G/5G)

c)

Wi-Fi

d)

Satellite

29.

Which Internet connection method is most commonly used at home or school, and why is it typically chosen for these environments?

a)

Broadband (such as DSL or cable) because it offers high speed and reliability

b)

Dial-up because it is the fastest option

c)

Satellite because it is the cheapest and most reliable

d)

Mobile hotspot because it is always faster than wired connections

30.

What does WWW stand for?

a)

World Wide Web

b)

World Web Wide

c)

Wide World Web

d)

Web World Wide

31.

Which of the following is true about the World Wide Web (WWW)?

a)

It is the same as the Internet

b)

It is a collection of websites and web pages stored on the Internet

c)

It is used only for sending emails

d)

It is only for playing online games

32.

True or False: The Web is the same as the Internet.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Name two things you can do with the Internet besides using the World Wide Web.

a)

Sending emails, playing online games

b)

Reading printed books, watching TV offline

c)

Writing with a pencil, drawing on paper

d)

Cooking food, gardening

34.

What do you type into your browser to start accessing a website?

a)

You type a website address (URL) into your browser.

b)

You type your name into your browser.

c)

You type the computer password into your browser.

d)

You type the browser version into your browser.

35.

What does the browser do after you enter the URL?

a)

The browser sends a request through the Internet to the website’s server.

b)

The browser immediately displays a random website.

c)

The browser shuts down automatically.

d)

The browser deletes all browsing history.

36.

What happens after the browser sends a request to the server?

a)

The server finds the web page and sends it back to your browser.

b)

The browser immediately displays a random page.

c)

The server shuts down.

d)

The browser deletes all cookies.

37.

What does your browser do after receiving the web page from the server?

a)

Your browser displays the website for you to read or interact with.

b)

Your browser deletes the web page immediately.

c)

Your browser sends the web page to another server.

d)

Your browser shuts down automatically.

38.

What does URL stand for?

a)

Universal Resource Locator

b)

Uniform Resource Locator

c)

Unique Resource Locator

d)

United Resource Locator

39.

Fill in the blank: A URL is the unique address for a _________

a)

web page

b)

computer

c)

printer

d)

network cable

40.

What is the purpose of a URL?

a)

To help browsers find and display the right web pages quickly and accurately

b)

To store images

c)

To create email addresses

d)

To download files

41.

Look at the image of the browser. What is the URL shown in the address bar?

a)

https://www.google.co.jp

b)

https://www.yahoo.co.jp

c)

https://www.bing.com

d)

https://www.amazon.co.jp

42.

How do search engines like Google and Bing help you find information?

a)

By scanning billions of web pages and showing a list of relevant websites when you type in keywords

b)

By creating new web pages

c)

By sending emails

d)

By making phone calls

43.

Fill in the blank: Search engines make it much easier to find answers, do research, and explore new ______ online.

a)

topics

b)

recipes

c)

vehicles

d)

shoes

44.

Which of the following is an example of a search engine mentioned in the passage?

a)

Facebook

b)

Google

c)

Instagram

d)

Twitter

45.

Look at the diagram of the search engine results page. What do you type into the search engine to find information?

a)

Pictures

b)

Keywords

c)

Videos

d)

Emails

46.

Fill in the blanks: When you type a website address into a ____ , it sends a request through your ____ to a ____ , which then sends the website back.

a)

browser, ISP, server

b)

server, browser, ISP

c)

ISP, server, browser

d)

browser, server, ISP

47.

A wireless technology for connecting devices to a local network without cables. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

Wi-Fi

b)

Bluetooth

c)

Ethernet

d)

NFC

48.

Internet access provided by mobile phone networks like 4G or 5G. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

mobile data

b)

Wi-Fi

c)

Ethernet

d)

Bluetooth

49.

Devices or software that request services or data from a server. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

clients

b)

servers

c)

routers

d)

switches

50.

Powerful computers that provide data or services to clients on a network. ________

a)

servers

b)

routers

c)

printers

d)

switches

51.

Devices that direct data packets between networks, helping information reach its destination. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

routers

b)

switches

c)

modems

d)

hubs

52.

The specific name or address used to find a web page, also known as a URL. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

web address

b)

browser

c)

search engine

d)

homepage

53.

A software application used to access and view websites. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

browser

b)

editor

c)

compiler

d)

calculator

54.

Uniform Resource Locator, the unique address to identify a web page. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

URL

b)

HTML

c)

HTTP

d)

IP Address

55.

The global network that connects millions of computers and devices. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

Internet

b)

Intranet

c)

Bluetooth

d)

Ethernet

56.

A collection of interlinked web pages that can be accessed through the Internet. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

World Wide Web

b)

Intranet

c)

Spreadsheet

d)

Database

57.

In today’s connected world, digital devices use a variety of methods to communicate. Most homes and schools rely on _____ to provide Internet access, often through fast and reliable broadband connections.

a)

Wi-Fi (or wired connections, but Wi-Fi is most common in homes and schools)

b)

Bluetooth

c)

Infrared

d)

Satellite radio

58.

Alternatively, _____ can offer access on the move, allowing smartphones to connect wherever there is network coverage.

a)

mobile networks (or cellular networks)

b)

wired connections

c)

Bluetooth devices

d)

Wi-Fi hotspots

59.

Devices such as laptops and tablets act as _____, requesting information from remote _____, which are powerful computers designed to store or serve data.

a)

clients, servers

b)

servers, clients

c)

routers, switches

d)

hosts, networks

60.

Devices such as laptops and tablets act as clients, requesting information from remote _____, which are powerful computers designed to store or serve data.

a)

servers

b)

routers

c)

printers

d)

monitors

61.

These requests travel through devices known as _____, which direct the digital traffic much like signposts on a motorway.

a)

routers

b)

switches

c)

servers

d)

modems

62.

To access a specific web page, users enter a _____ into their _____, a special program designed for browsing the World Wide Web.

a)

URL, browser

b)

IP address, modem

c)

Username, server

d)

Password, firewall

63.

To access a specific web page, users enter a URL into their _____, a special program designed for browsing the World Wide Web.

a)

browser

b)

keyboard

c)

printer

d)

monitor

64.

Each website has its own unique address, known as a _____, which helps the browser locate the correct information.

a)

URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

b)

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

c)

RAM (Random Access Memory)

d)

HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

65.

It is important to note that the _____ and the _____ are not the same—the former is the global network, while the latter is a collection of web pages accessed using browsers.

a)

Internet, World Wide Web

b)

World Wide Web, Internet

c)

Browser, Internet

d)

Internet, Browser

66.

It is important to note that the Internet and the _____ are not the same—the former is the global network, while the latter is a collection of web pages accessed using browsers.

a)

World Wide Web

b)

Intranet

c)

Ethernet

d)

LAN

67.

Fill in the blank: Digital devices connect and ________ with each other.

a)

communicate

b)

compete

c)

collide

d)

calculate

68.

Which of the following are key roles in digital connections?

a)

Clients, servers, routers, and ISPs

b)

Teachers, students, and parents

c)

Books, pens, and paper

d)

Cars, buses, and trains

69.

Fill in the blank: The difference between the ________ and the World Wide Web is important to understand.

a)

Internet

b)

Browser

c)

Search Engine

d)

Email

70.

Browsers and URLs help us access websites.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Search engines are important for finding information online because they:

a)

help users quickly locate relevant information on the internet.

b)

create new websites for users to visit.

c)

store all the information available online themselves.

d)

limit access to only a few selected websites.