Internet Technology Quiz

What was the primary focus of ARPANET when it was founded?

• Establishing a video conferencing system

• Developing information technologies that could survive a nuclear attack

• Creating a global social network

• Developing commercial software

Which protocol was developed in 1977 to standardize internet communication?

• HTTP

• SMTP

• FTP

• TCP/IP

What does the acronym ISP stand for?

• Internal Service Provider

• Internet Security Provider

• International Security Protocol

• Internet Service Provider

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

• The Internet is a type of social media

• The Internet is a network of networks, while the Web is a way to access information over the Internet

• The Internet is only for email, while the Web is for browsing

• The Internet is a software, while the Web is hardware

What is an Intranet?

• A global network of computers

• A public network for all users

• A type of internet service provider

• A private network used by a company

What does a URL stand for?

• Unique Resource Locator

• Universal Resource Locator

• Uniform Resource Locator

• Universal Resource Link

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To manage email accounts

• To enhance internet speed

• To prevent unauthorized access to a computer system

• To store web pages

What is phishing?

• A method of securing data

• A type of malware

• A scam to obtain personal information

• A way to enhance internet speed

What is a podcast?

• A type of internet browser

• An audio or video file available on the Internet

• A type of email service

• A social media platform

What does HTTPS indicate?

• The site is a government site

• The site is a commercial site

• The site is a social media platform

• The site is secure