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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 does 'VPN' stand for, and what is its primary use?
- A. Virtual Private Network; to create a secure, encrypted tunnel over a public network
- B. Very Private Node; to store passwords locally
- C. Visual Process Notation; to map out network diagrams
- D. Verified Public Name; to identify social media users
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What is used to browse internet?
- A. Browser
- B. Editor
- C. Server
- D. Compiler
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What symbol is used in email?
- A. %
- B. %
- C. @
- D. #
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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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What is 'Wi-Fi'?
- A. A power source
- B. Wireless Fidelity
- C. A screen brand
- D. A type of cable
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What is 'Phishing'?
- A. A method for catching fish using electric shocks
- B. A type of social engineering where attackers trick users into revealing sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy entity
- C. A technique for speeding up a Wi-Fi connection
- D. A protocol for sharing photos on the internet
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Which company created the 'Chrome' web browser?
- A. Mozilla
- B. Google
- C. Apple
- D. Microsoft
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What is the unique 48-bit identifier assigned to a Network Interface Controller (NIC) for communication on a physical network segment?
- A. IP Address
- B. MAC Address
- C. Subnet Mask
- D. Port Number
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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 does 'IP' stand for in 'IP Address'?
- A. Internal Protocol
- B. Internet Protocol
- C. Instant Process
- D. Integrated Path
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Which browser is developed by Apple?
- A. Edge
- B. Chrome
- C. Safari
- D. Firefox
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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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In networking, what does 'Bandwidth' represent?
- A. The distance between two routers
- B. The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path
- C. The number of years an ISP has been in business
- D. The weight of a fiber optic cable
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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
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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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Which protocol is used by a router to automatically assign IP addresses to devices when they connect to a network?
- A. DNS
- B. DHCP
- C. SMTP
- D. ICMP
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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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In the context of the World Wide Web, what is a '404' error?
- A. The server is too busy to handle the request
- B. The requested resource (page) could not be found on the server
- C. The user's internet connection has failed
- D. The server requires a password to view the page
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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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Which device is used to connect different networks?
- A. Mouse
- B. Keyboard
- C. Monitor
- D. Router