Internet and Cybersecurity Quiz

What is the main function of the Internet?

• To create software

• To provide a global network for communication and data transfer

• To store all websites permanently

• To protect computers from viruses

Hannah is trying to access her favorite website to read about the latest technology trends. Which protocol is used to transfer web pages over the Internet?

• FTP

• SMTP

• HTTP

• IMAP

What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW)?

• The Internet is smaller than the WWW

• The WWW is used only for emails, while the Internet is used for websites

• The Internet is the global network, while the WWW is a collection of websites stored on it

• They are the same thing

What does DNS (Domain Name System) do?

• It converts IP addresses into domain names

• It encrypts online transactions

• It scans websites for security threats

• It provides storage for online data

What does a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) do?

• Identifies the address of a webpage

• Encrypts data on a website

• Connects a computer directly to another device

• Blocks access to unsafe websites

What does HTTPS stand for?

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

• High-Tech Processing Server

• Hyperlink Testing Protocol System

• Host Transfer Public System

What part of a URL tells you the website's domain?

• https://

• www.

• example.com

• /index.html

Why is HTTPS more secure than HTTP?

• It makes websites load faster

• It requires a password to access

• It encrypts data transferred between the user and the website

• It blocks ads on web pages

What is the main purpose of a web browser?

• To access and display websites

• To store data permanently

• To send emails

• To block hackers

Which of the following is NOT a web browser?

• Google

• Chrome

• Firefox

• Safari