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Networking & Internet Quiz

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20 questions · Unlimited attempts · Free online practice

Networking connects computers and devices to enable communication and data sharing. The internet - a global network of networks - has become the backbone of modern life, supporting...

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All 20 questions in this Networking & Internet quiz
  1. Which programming language is known as the 'glue' of the internet?

    • A. Perl
    • B. PHP
    • C. Python
    • D. JavaScript
  2. What is 'Cookies' in web browsing?

    • A. Small food items
    • B. A browser
    • C. A virus
    • D. Small data files for tracking
  3. Which protocol is used for the management and monitoring of network-attached devices like routers, switches, and printers?

    • A. SNMP
    • B. HTTP
    • C. FTP
    • D. SMTP
  4. What is cloud computing?

    • A. Local storage
    • B. Remote servers
    • C. Offline computing
    • D. USB storage
  5. Which protocol is used for the real-time transfer of audio and video, often used in conjunction with SIP for VoIP calls?

    • A. RTP
    • B. FTP
    • C. SSH
    • D. DHCP
  6. Which protocol is used for real-time video calls?

    • A. UDP
    • B. FTP
    • C. HTTP
    • D. SSH
  7. In a URL like 'https://www.example.com/index.html', what is the 'Top-Level Domain' (TLD)?

    • A. https
    • B. www
    • C. example
    • D. .com
  8. What is the standard port for HTTPS?

    • A. 21
    • B. 443
    • C. 22
    • D. 80
  9. 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
  10. What does 'IP' stand for in 'IP Address'?

    • A. Internal Protocol
    • B. Internet Protocol
    • C. Instant Process
    • D. Integrated Path
  11. What is the term for a network that spans a whole city?

    • A. MAN
    • B. LAN
    • C. PAN
    • D. WAN
  12. Which protocol is used for email?

    • A. SMTP
    • B. TCP
    • C. HTTP
    • D. FTP
  13. 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
  14. Which protocol is used to send emails?

    • A. FTP
    • B. SMTP
    • C. HTTP
    • D. POP3
  15. Which protocol secures web traffic?

    • A. UDP
    • B. SMTP
    • C. SSL/TLS
    • D. FTP
  16. What does 'WPA' stand for in Wi-Fi security?

    • A. Web Path Area
    • B. Windows Power Area
    • C. Wireless Protected Access
    • D. Wide Protocol Access
  17. How many bits are used in an IPv6 address?

    • A. 32 bits
    • B. 64 bits
    • C. 128 bits
    • D. 256 bits
  18. What is the purpose of a 'Load Balancer' in a large-scale web architecture?

    • A. To increase the storage capacity of a database
    • B. To distribute incoming network traffic across multiple servers
    • C. To encrypt all outgoing emails
    • D. To prevent users from visiting certain websites
  19. 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
  20. What does 'DNS' stand for?

    • A. Domain Name System
    • B. Digital Network System
    • C. Direct Network Signal
    • D. Data Node Service