The Basics Of The Internet Quiz

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    The internet is a technology meant for rich people only.

    • True
    • False
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Do you use the internet every day? Of course, you do. Who doesn't use the internet these days? Here is the "basics of the internet quiz" for you that we have designed. Using the internet is one thing, but there are some basic things that people are still unaware of. With the help of this quiz, you can get to learn some basic things about the internet in just a few minutes. Wanna try? Let's go then!

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  • 2. 

    There is nothing illegal on the internet.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "There is nothing illegal on the internet" is false. The internet is filled with various illegal activities such as hacking, piracy, fraud, cyberbullying, and distribution of illegal content. These activities are against the law and can lead to severe consequences for the individuals involved. Therefore, it is incorrect to claim that there is nothing illegal on the internet.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these is a search engine?

    • Macromedia Flash

    • Internet Explorer

    • Instagram

    • Google

    Correct Answer
    A. Google
    Explanation
    Google is a search engine because it is a web-based tool that allows users to search for information on the internet. It indexes billions of web pages and provides relevant search results based on the user's query. Unlike Macromedia Flash, Internet Explorer, and Instagram, which are not search engines, Google's primary function is to help users find and access information online.

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  • 4. 

    The internet is 100 percent secure.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement that "the internet is 100 percent secure" is false. The internet is not completely secure because there are various vulnerabilities and risks associated with using it. Cybercriminals can exploit these vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access, steal personal information, launch cyber-attacks, and commit other malicious activities. It is important for users to take precautions such as using strong passwords, keeping software up to date, and being cautious of phishing attempts to enhance their online security.

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  • 5. 

    The older the website, the faster it opens.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "The older the website, the faster it opens" is false. The age of a website has no direct impact on its loading speed. The speed at which a website opens depends on various factors such as the quality of the hosting server, the website's design and coding, the size of the webpage and its content, and the internet connection of the user. Therefore, it is incorrect to assume that older websites open faster.

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  • 6. 

    The purpose of navigation buttons on the browser is to:

    • Tell me my location in the world.

    • Tell me how to navigate to a particular place in the world.

    • To help navigate to different websites.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. To help navigate to different websites.
    Explanation
    The purpose of navigation buttons on the browser is to help users navigate to different websites. These buttons typically include options such as back, forward, refresh, and home, allowing users to easily move between web pages and access different online content. They do not provide information about the user's location in the world or specific directions to a particular place.

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  • 7. 

    Which of these descriptions does not apply to the Internet?

    • An interconnected system of networks that allows for communication through e-mail, LISTSERVS, and the World Wide Web

    • A vast network that connects millions of computers around the world

    • A catalog of information organized and fact-checked by a governing body

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. A catalog of information organized and fact-checked by a governing body
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "A catalog of information organized and fact-checked by a governing body." This description does not apply to the Internet because the Internet is not a catalog of information organized and fact-checked by a governing body. The Internet is a network of interconnected systems that allows for communication through various means such as email, LISTSERVS, and the World Wide Web. It is a vast network that connects millions of computers around the world.

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  • 8. 

    What is a URL?

    • A computer software program

    • The address of a document or "page" on the World Wide Web

    • Both A & B

    • Filters that are used on social media platforms

    Correct Answer
    A. The address of a document or "page" on the World Wide Web
    Explanation
    A URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator and it is the address of a document or "page" on the World Wide Web. It is used to locate and access specific resources, such as web pages, images, videos, or files, on the internet. URLs consist of different components, including the protocol (such as HTTP or HTTPS), the domain name, and the specific path to the resource. It is an essential part of web browsing as it helps users navigate and access information on the internet.

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  • 9. 

    Find the true statement out of these.

    • You can copy any information from any website.

    • Any person can access your social media accounts.

    • Copying someone else's work is unethical.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Copying someone else's work is unethical.
    Explanation
    The statement "Copying someone else's work is unethical" is the true statement out of the given options. This is because copying someone else's work without permission or proper attribution is considered plagiarism, which is widely regarded as unethical in academic and professional settings. Plagiarism undermines the original creator's efforts and can lead to legal consequences. It is important to give credit to the original source and properly cite any borrowed information or ideas.

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  • 10. 

    What are the three main search expressions, or operators, recognized by Boolean logic?

    • From, To, Whom

    • And, Or, Not

    • Search, Keyword, Text

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. And, Or, Not
    Explanation
    The three main search expressions, or operators, recognized by Boolean logic are "And," "Or," and "Not." These operators are used to combine or exclude search terms in order to refine and narrow down search results. "And" is used to retrieve results that contain all of the specified terms, "Or" is used to retrieve results that contain any of the specified terms, and "Not" is used to exclude specific terms from the search results. These operators help users to perform more advanced and precise searches.

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