Computer Awareness MCQ,s Internet Basics Very Important Questions
1. What is the internet?
a) A single computer connected to a network.
b) A global network of interconnected computers.
c) A device used to access the internet.
d) A software program used to browse the internet.
b) A global network of interconnected computers.
2. What is the primary function of a web browser?
a) To create websites.
b) To send emails.
c) To view web pages.
d) To store files on a computer.
c) To view web pages.
3. Which of the following is NOT a common web browser?
a) Google Chrome
b) Microsoft Edge
c) Mozilla Firefox
d) Microsoft Word
d) Microsoft Word
4. What is a URL?
a) A type of computer virus.
b) A unique address for a website.
c) A search engine.
d) An email attachment.
b) A unique address for a website.
5. What does HTTP stand for?
a) Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
b) High-Speed Telecommunication Protocol
c) Home Telecommunication Protocol
d) Hyper Text Transmission Protocol
a) Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
6. What is the purpose of a search engine?
a) To create websites.
b) To send emails.
c) To find information on the internet.
d) To protect computers from viruses.
c) To find information on the internet.
7. Which of the following is NOT a major search engine?
a) Google
b) Bing
c) Yahoo
d) Microsoft Word
d) Microsoft Word
8. What is phishing?
a) A type of online scam.
b) A method of securing a computer.
c) A way to speed up internet browsing.
d) A social media platform.
a) A type of online scam.
9. What is a firewall?
a) A type of computer virus.
b) A security system that monitors network traffic.
c) A device used to connect to the internet.
d) A program used to create websites.
b) A security system that monitors network traffic.
10. What is the purpose of antivirus software?
a) To speed up internet browsing.
b) To protect computers from malware.
c) To create websites.
d) To send emails.
b) To protect computers from malware.
11. What is a cookie?
a) A type of malware.
b) A small piece of data stored on a user's computer.
c) A search engine.
d) A type of internet connection.
b) A small piece of data stored on a user's computer.
12. What is online shopping?
a) Buying goods and services over the internet.
b) Selling goods and services online.
c) Browsing websites for entertainment.
d) Sending emails to friends and family.
a) Buying goods and services over the internet.
13. What is social media?
a) A type of computer hardware.
b) A network of websites for social interaction.
c) A type of internet connection.
d) A search engine for images.
b) A network of websites for social interaction.
14. What is online banking?
a) Managing bank accounts through the internet.
b) Applying for a bank loan in person.
c) Visiting a bank branch.
d) Using a physical check to pay bills.
a) Managing bank accounts through the internet.
15. What is online learning?
a) Learning in a traditional classroom setting.
b) Learning through online courses and platforms.
c) Learning by reading books.
d) Learning by watching television.
b) Learning through online courses and platforms.
16. What is cyberbullying?
a) Bullying that takes place online.
b) Bullying that takes place in person.
c) A type of computer virus.
d) A method of securing a computer.
a) Bullying that takes place online.
17. What is identity theft?
a) Stealing someone's personal information.
b) Using someone else's computer without permission.
c) Sending spam emails.
d) Downloading illegal files.
a) Stealing someone's personal information.
18. What is the purpose of a spam filter?
a) To block unwanted emails.
b) To speed up internet browsing.
c) To protect computers from viruses.
d) To create websites.
a) To block unwanted emails.
19. What is a domain name?
a) The unique address of a website.
b) The name of a computer.
c) A type of internet connection.
d) A search engine.
a) The unique address of a website.
20. What is the purpose of a web server?
a) To store and deliver web pages.
b) To protect computers from viruses.
c) To create websites.
d) To send emails.
a) To store and deliver web pages.
21. What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
a) HTTPS is more secure than HTTP.
b) HTTP is more secure than HTTPS.
c) There is no difference between HTTP and HTTPS.
d) HTTP is used for email, while HTTPS is used for web browsing.
a) HTTPS is more secure than HTTP.
22. What is a search engine query?
a) The words or phrases entered into a search engine to find information.
b) A type of computer virus.
c) A website address.
d) An email address.
a) The words or phrases entered into a search engine to find information.
23. What are cookies used for?
a) To track user activity on websites.
b) To protect computers from viruses.
c) To create websites.
d) To send emails.
a) To track user activity on websites.
24. What is the purpose of a browser history?
a) To store information about websites visited.
b) To protect computers from viruses.
c) To create websites.
d) To send emails.
a) To store information about websites visited.
25. What is a bookmark?
a) A saved link to a website.
b) A type of computer virus.
c) A search engine.
d) An email attachment.
a) A saved link to a website.
26. What is online privacy?
a) The right to control how personal information is collected and used online.
b) The ability to access any website without restrictions.
c) The ability to download any file from the internet.
d) The right to send and receive emails without any restrictions.
a) The right to control how personal information is collected and used online.
27. What is online safety?
a) Protecting your computer from viruses and malware.
b) Protecting your personal information and privacy online.
c) Using the internet responsibly and ethically.
d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
28. What is cyberbullying?
a) Bullying that takes place online.
b) Bullying that takes place in person.
c) A type of computer virus.
d) A method of securing a computer.
a) Bullying that takes place online.
29. What is phishing?
a) A type of online scam that attempts to steal personal information.
b) A method of securing a computer.
c) A type of internet connection.
d) A search engine.
a) A type of online scam that attempts to steal personal information.
30. What is identity theft?
a) Stealing someone's personal information.
b) Using someone else's computer without permission.
c) Sending spam emails.
d) Downloading illegal files.
a) Stealing someone's personal information.
31. What is the purpose of a firewall?
a) To block unwanted network traffic.
b) To speed up internet browsing.
c) To create websites.
d) To send emails.
a) To block unwanted network traffic.
32. What is antivirus software?
a) Software that protects computers from malware.
b) Software used to create websites.
c) Software used to send emails.
d) Software used to speed up internet browsing.
a) Software that protects computers from malware.
33. What is a spam email?
a) An email that is sent to a large number of recipients.
b) An email that is sent from a known sender.
c) An email that contains important information.
d) An email that is sent to a single recipient.
a) An email that is sent to a large number of recipients.
34. What is a virus?
a) A type of malware that can replicate itself.
b) A type of computer hardware.
c) A type of internet connection.
d) A search engine.
a) A type of malware that can replicate itself.
35. What is a worm?
a) A type of malware that replicates itself.
b) A type of computer hardware.
c) A type of internet connection.
d) A search engine.
a) A type of malware that replicates itself.
36. What is a Trojan horse?
a) A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software.
b) A type of computer hardware.
c) A type of internet connection.
d) A search engine.
a) A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software.
37. What is spyware?
a) Software that secretly monitors user activity.
b) Software used to create websites.
c) Software used to send emails.
d) Software used to speed up internet browsing.
a) Software that secretly monitors user activity.
38. What is ransomware?
a) Malware that encrypts a user's files and demands a ransom for their release.
b) Software used to create websites.
c) Software used to send emails.
d) Software used to speed up internet browsing.
a) Malware that encrypts a user's files and demands a ransom for their release.
39. What is phishing?
a) A type of online scam that attempts to steal personal information.
b) A method of securing a computer.
c) A type of internet connection.
d) A search engine.
a) A type of online scam that attempts to steal personal information.
40. What is a social engineering attack?
a) A type of attack that exploits human psychology to gain access to sensitive information.
b) An attack on a computer network.
c) An attack on a website.
d) An attack on a mobile device.
a) A type of attack that exploits human psychology to gain access to sensitive information.
41. What is two-factor authentication?
a) A security method that requires two forms of identification.
b) A type of computer virus.
c) A type of internet connection.
d) A search engine.
a) A security method that requires two forms of identification.
42. What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
a) A secure encrypted connection over a less secure network.
b) A type of computer virus.
c) A type of internet connection.
d) A search engine.
a) A secure encrypted connection over a less secure network.
43. What is the purpose of a web server?
a) To store and deliver web pages.
b) To protect computers from viruses.
c) To create websites.
d) To send emails.
a) To store and deliver web pages.
44. What is a domain name?
a) The unique address of a website.
b) The name of a computer.
c) A type of internet connection.
d) A search engine.
a) The unique address of a website.
45. What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
a) HTTPS is more secure than HTTP.
b) HTTP is more secure than HTTPS.
c) There is no difference between HTTP and HTTPS.
d) HTTP is used for email, while HTTPS is used for web browsing.
a) HTTPS is more secure than HTTP.
46. What is a browser cookie?
a) A small piece of data stored on a user's computer by a website.
b) A type of malware.
c) A search engine.
d) A type of internet connection.
a) A small piece of data stored on a user's computer by a website.
47. What is online privacy?
a) The right to control how personal information is collected and used online.
b) The ability to access any website without restrictions.
c) The ability to download any file from the internet.
d) The right to send and receive emails without any restrictions.
a) The right to control how personal information is collected and used online.
48. What is online safety?
a) Protecting your computer from viruses and malware.
b) Protecting your personal information and privacy online.
c) Using the internet responsibly and ethically.
d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
49. What is cyberbullying?
a) Bullying that takes place online.
b) Bullying that takes place in person.
c) A type of computer virus.
d) A method of securing a computer.
a) Bullying that takes place online.
50. What is the importance of digital literacy?
a) To understand and effectively use technology.
b) To protect yourself from online threats.
c) To access and evaluate information critically.
d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.