IT English Essentials: Unit 15 - Quiz 1

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.