Networking & Internet Quiz
Networking & Internet · Easy
20 questions · Unlimited attempts · Free online practice
Networking and the Internet have transformed the way people communicate, work, learn, and share information. From sending emails and streaming videos to cloud computing and artific...
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All 20 questions in this Networking & Internet quiz
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What is the term for a small file stored by a website on your computer?
- A. Byte
- B. Cookie
- C. Cache
- D. Crumb
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Which protocol is commonly used to transfer files between a client and a server on a computer network?
- A. HTTP
- B. FTP
- C. SMTP
- D. ICMP
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What is 'DDoS' (Distributed Denial of Service)?
- A. A method for improving server performance
- B. A malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a server by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic
- C. A way to share files across multiple computers
- D. A type of high-speed internet connection
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Which company created the 'Chrome' web browser?
- A. Mozilla
- B. Google
- C. Apple
- D. Microsoft
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Which device is used to connect different networks?
- A. Mouse
- B. Keyboard
- C. Monitor
- D. Router
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What is 'Bluetooth'?
- A. A wireless tech for short distances
- B. A type of screen
- C. A dental condition
- D. A mouse
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What does WWW stand for?
- A. World Web Wide
- B. World Wide Web
- C. Web World Wide
- D. Wide World Web
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Which type of cable is used for high-speed fiber-optic internet?
- A. Glass/Plastic fibers
- B. Twisted Pair
- C. Copper
- D. Coaxial
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What is 'Starlink'?
- A. A new type of fiber optic cable
- B. A satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX
- C. A social media platform for astronomers
- D. A high-speed router used by NASA
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What is the primary function of a router?
- A. Print documents
- B. Connect networks
- C. Display images
- D. Store files
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Which key is used to refresh a webpage in Windows?
- A. F5
- B. F10
- C. F12
- D. F1
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Which of these is the default port used for unsecured web traffic (HTTP)?
- A. Port 21
- B. Port 80
- C. Port 443
- D. Port 25
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What is a 'Botnet'?
- A. A group of robots that build servers
- B. A network of compromised computers under the control of a single malicious actor
- C. A social network for AI bots
- D. A high-speed network used for stock trading
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Which system is often referred to as the 'phonebook of the internet' because it translates domain names into IP addresses?
- A. DHCP
- B. FTP
- C. DNS
- D. SNMP
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What type of network cable uses light pulses instead of electrical signals to transmit data over long distances?
- A. Coaxial Cable
- B. Cat5e Ethernet
- C. Fiber Optic Cable
- D. Twisted Pair
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What does 'IP' stand for in 'IP Address'?
- A. Internal Protocol
- B. Internet Protocol
- C. Instant Process
- D. Integrated Path
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What does 'IoT' stand for, and what does it refer to?
- A. Internet of Tools; specialized software for developers
- B. Internet of Things; a network of physical objects embedded with sensors and connectivity
- C. Internal Office Technology; systems used only within a company
- D. Interconnected Online Tasks; a way to manage schedules
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What symbol is used in email?
- A. %
- B. *
- C. @
- D. #
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What is the 'Internet of Undersea Cables'?
- A. A project to build a city under the ocean
- B. The network of fiber optic cables laid on the ocean floor that carry over 95% of international data
- C. A type of internet used by submarines
- D. A fictional concept from a movie
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What is a 'Default Gateway'?
- A. The first page you see when you open a browser
- B. The IP address of the router that connects a local network to the rest of the internet
- C. A security system that blocks all traffic by default
- D. The physical entrance to a data center