World Wide Web Quiz
This is a brief quiz on the basics of World Wide Web
- 1.
What does "w/" generally stand for?
- A.
Write
- B.
When
- C.
With
- D.
Width
Correct Answer
C. With -
- 2.
When IM'ing, what does "YW" mean?
- A.
You're Winning
- B.
You Went
- C.
You're Welcome
- D.
You Win
Correct Answer
C. You're Welcome -
- 3.
In a chat room on the Internet, what would "rofl" be understood to mean?
- A.
Race Off For Lunch
- B.
Rolling On Floor Laughing
- C.
Ran Out For Liquid
- D.
Read One From Library
Correct Answer
B. Rolling On Floor Laughing -
- 4.
What is the name of Microsoft Corporation's web browser?
- A.
Opera
- B.
Internet Explorer
- C.
Mozilla Firefox
- D.
Mosaic
Correct Answer
B. Internet Explorer -
- 5.
Which of the following Web sites is a popular Internet search engine portal?
- A.
Myspace.com
- B.
Hotmail.com
- C.
Google.com
- D.
Youtube.com
Correct Answer
C. Google.com -
- 6.
A website containing a chronological diary of personal thoughts is called what?
- A.
Newscast
- B.
Blog
- C.
Feed
- D.
Newsgroup
Correct Answer
B. Blog -
- 7.
What technical term is used to describe copying something from a web server to a computer?
- A.
Installing
- B.
Grabbing
- C.
Downloading
- D.
Web Copying
Correct Answer
C. Downloading -
- 8.
What is the name of Yahoo!'s instant messaging client?
- A.
Messenger
- B.
LiveTalk
- C.
IChat
- D.
ICQ
Correct Answer
A. Messenger -
- 9.
What term is given to a new window that opens automatically while browsing?
- A.
Cookie
- B.
Spam
- C.
Phishing
- D.
Pop-Up
Correct Answer
D. Pop-Up -
- 10.
What is an online community where users can read and post topics of common interest?
- A.
Dating
- B.
Youth Group
- C.
Web Forum
- D.
Web 2.0
Correct Answer
C. Web Forum -
- 11.
What type of application software do you need in order to view content on the World Wide Web?
- A.
A Boot Loader
- B.
A Hypertext Initiator
- C.
A Web Browser
- D.
A Media Player
Correct Answer
C. A Web Browser -
- 12.
In instant messaging (IM), "BEG" stands for?
- A.
Big Evil Grin
- B.
Big Evil Grunt
- C.
Best Evil Grin
- D.
Bet Even Girl
Correct Answer
A. Big Evil Grin -
- 13.
When IM'ing, if you type "CFN" what are you telling someone?
- A.
Chat For Now
- B.
Can't Find Nose
- C.
Ciao For Now
- D.
Can't Focus Now
Correct Answer
C. Ciao For Now -
- 14.
In instant messaging, what does "DYOH" usually mean?
- A.
Deal Your Own Hand
- B.
Do Your Own Homework
- C.
Dial Your Own Home
- D.
Dye Your Own Hair
Correct Answer
B. Do Your Own Homework -
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