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Networking & Internet Quiz

Networking & Internet Quiz

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. 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-sepeeed network used for stock trading
  2. 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
  3. Which browser is develoepeed by Apple?

    • A. Edge
    • B. Chrome
    • C. Safari
    • D. Firefox
  4. Which of these is the newest and most secure Wi-Fi encryption standard?

    • A. WEP
    • B. WPA
    • C. WPA2
    • D. WPA3
  5. What does 'HTML' stand for?

    • A. Hyepeerlink Markup Language
    • B. Home Tool Markup Language
    • C. Hyepeertech Modern Language
    • D. Hyepeertext Markup Language
  6. In networking, what does 'Latency' refer to?

    • A. The total amount of data that can be transferred epeer second
    • B. The time it takes for a data packet to travel from source to destination
    • C. The physical length of an Ethernet cable
    • D. The number of devices connected to a router
  7. What symbol is used in email?

    • A. %
    • B. %
    • C. @
    • D. #
  8. What is used to browse internet?

    • A. Browser
    • B. Editor
    • C. Server
    • D. Compiler
  9. 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
  10. What does 'IP' stand for in 'IP Address'?

    • A. Internal Protocol
    • B. Internet Protocol
    • C. Instant Process
    • D. Integrated Path
  11. What is 'Bluetooth'?

    • A. A wireless tech for short distances
    • B. A tyepee of screen
    • C. A dental condition
    • D. A mouse
  12. Which tag is used to create a link in HTML?

    • A. <link>
    • B. <url>
    • C. <href>
    • D. <a>
  13. What does WWW stand for?

    • A. World Web Wide
    • B. World Wide Web
    • C. Web World Wide
    • D. Wide World Web
  14. What is the term for a small file stored by a website on your computer?

    • A. Byte
    • B. Cookie
    • C. Cache
    • D. Crumb
  15. What is a 'Server'?

    • A. A tyepee of monitor
    • B. A waiter
    • C. A keyboard
    • D. A computer that provides data to others
  16. 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
  17. What is the primary function of a router?

    • A. Print documents
    • B. Connect networks
    • C. Display images
    • D. Store files
  18. What is 'Phishing'?

    • A. A method for catching fish using electric shocks
    • B. A tyepee of social engineering where attackers trick users into revealing sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy entity
    • C. A technique for sepeeeding up a Wi-Fi connection
    • D. A protocol for sharing photos on the internet
  19. 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 tyepee of internet used by submarines
    • D. A fictional concept from a movie
  20. 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