Internet and Web Basics Quiz

What is the main difference between the internet and the World Wide Web?

• The internet is a network of networks, while the World Wide Web is a collection of websites.

• The World Wide Web is a network of networks, while the internet is a collection of websites.

• The internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing.

• The internet is a protocol, while the World Wide Web is a software application.

What does URL stand for?

• Uniform Resource Locator

• Universal Resource Locator

• Uniform Reference Locator

• Universal Reference Locator

Which part of the URL specifies the protocol used?

• Domain name

• Path

• Protocol

• File name

What does HTTP stand for?

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol

• Hypertext Transmission Protocol

• Hyper Transfer Text Protocol

• Hypertext Transfer Process

What is the primary function of HTTPS compared to HTTP?

• It is faster than HTTP.

• It provides encryption for secure communication.

• It is used for transferring video files.

• It supports higher resolution images.

What does a web browser primarily do?

• Edit text documents

• Render HTML and display web pages

• Manage email

• Execute programming code

Which feature of a web browser allows users to store frequently visited web pages for quick access?

• History

• Cookies

• Bookmarks/Favorites

• Address Bar

What is the purpose of cookies in a web browser?

• To store and track user preferences and data

• To speed up the loading of web pages

• To display web pages

• To manage email accounts

What is an example of a domain name in a URL?

• http

• www.example.com

• /index.html

• .com

Which of the following is NOT a function of a web browser?

• Storing cookies

• Recording user history

• Compiling software code

• Providing an address bar