Networks and the Internet: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 6

Question 1

Which device is NOT used to connect a computer to the Internet?

Accepted Answer

Printer

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Modem

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Router

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Network interface card (NIC)

Question 2

How does the Internet allow devices to connect across the globe?

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Using a vast network of smaller, interconnected networks

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Through direct physical cables connecting devices

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Via wireless signals transmitted by satellites

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Through a virtual network existing solely in the cloud

Question 3

Explain how the Domain Name System (DNS) helps translate website addresses into numbers that computers can understand.

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DNS is a collection of computers that store the website addresses and their corresponding numbers.

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DNS only works for certain websites, not for all websites.

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DNS is not important because computers can understand website addresses.

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DNS is a new technology that is still being developed.

Question 4

What ethical concern is associated with network technologies?

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Data privacy and security worries

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More access to information

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Better communication

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Less face-to-face contact

Question 5

When using the Internet, what should you consider to behave ethically?

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Respecting others' online content and giving credit to the creators

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Sharing personal information without permission

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Using other people's passwords to access their accounts

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Using the Internet to spread harmful programs

Question 6

Social media has become a popular way for people to connect. What are some of the positive and negative effects of using social media?

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Social media can help people stay connected, share information, and learn from others.

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Social media can lead to cyberbullying and other forms of online harassment.

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Social media can be addictive and lead to people spending too much time online.

Question 7

Firewalls are used to safeguard networks from unauthorized access. What is their main purpose?

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Prevent unauthorized access to and from a network

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Encrypt data sent over a network

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Identify suspicious activity on a network

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Establish secure connections between networks

Question 8

In a network, what's the main difference between a router and a switch?

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A router connects devices to the Internet, while a switch connects devices within a network.

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A switch connects devices to the Internet, while a router connects devices within a network.

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Both routers and switches connect devices to the Internet.

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Both routers and switches connect devices within a network.

Question 9

Which of these is **not** a threat to network security?

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Earthquake

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Malware

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Phishing

Question 10

How does the Internet make it easy to share information with others?

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By letting us send messages and files to anyone with an email address or online account

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By using a special cable that connects all computers directly to each other

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By keeping all information in one place that everyone can get to

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a way the Internet has changed our lives?

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We still rely on post offices to send letters to distant friends.

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We can communicate with people anywhere in the world instantly.

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We can access information and resources from anywhere.

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We can shop and bank without leaving our homes.

Question 12

Which term describes a small packet of data being sent across a network?

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Packet

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Message

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Signal

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Byte

Question 13

What type of network connects devices over a limited physical area?

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LAN

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WAN

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MAN

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PAN

Question 14

What is the purpose of a search engine?

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To search for information online

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To create websites

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To send emails

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To play games

Question 15

Which device provides a computer with Internet access?

Accepted Answer

Modem

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Router

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Switch

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Firewall

Question 16

What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?

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A collection of linked web pages

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The biggest network of computers in the world

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A type of search engine

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A method for sending emails

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer network?

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The World Wide Web

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Question 18

What part of a web address indicates the location or address of the website?

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Domain name

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Protocol

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File path

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Query string

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a social networking website?

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Facebook

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Google

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YouTube

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Amazon

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

Accepted Answer

To block unauthorized access to a network

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To protect against viruses and malware

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To speed up internet connection speed

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To store and manage user data

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of a cloud-based service?

Accepted Answer

Gmail

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Microsoft Word installed on your computer

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Adobe Photoshop software installed on your computer

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Minecraft played on your gaming console

Question 22

What is the main difference between a LAN (Local Area Network) and a WAN (Wide Area Network)?

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LAN is typically smaller and limited to a single location, while WAN covers a larger geographical area.

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LAN is public, while WAN is private.

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LAN is used for connecting devices in homes, while WAN is used for businesses.

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LAN is faster than WAN.

Question 23

Which of these devices CANNOT connect to a network?

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Television

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Computer

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Printer

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Phone

Question 24

What is an IP address used for?

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To identify a specific device on a network

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To store data on a computer

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To access the Internet

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To send email

Question 25

Which protocol allows computers to communicate on the Internet?

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TCP/IP

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HTTP

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FTP

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SMTP

Question 26

Which of these is a search engine?

Accepted Answer

Google

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Word

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Excel

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Firefox

Question 27

What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?

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A LAN is a small network within a limited area, while a WAN connects networks over a larger distance

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A LAN is a public network, while a WAN is a private network

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A LAN is a wired network, while a WAN is a wireless network

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A LAN connects devices in a home, while a WAN connects devices in a school

Question 28

What is the purpose of a firewall?

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To prevent unauthorized access to a network

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To scan for viruses and malware

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To back up data

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To speed up Internet browsing

Question 29

The global network of computers that connects people worldwide is called:

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The Internet

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The Web

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The Cloud

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The Network

Question 30

What is the network that connects computers globally, enabling them to exchange data?

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Internet

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Web

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World Wide Web

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Cyberspace

Question 31

Which of these is NOT an action that the Internet allows you to do?

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Controlling traffic signals

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Sending emails

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Watching videos online

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Downloading software

Question 32

What unique address identifies a specific computer or website on the Internet?

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IP Address

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DNS

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URL

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HTTP

Question 33

Which type of network connects computers within a limited area, like a classroom or home?

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LAN

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WAN

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MAN

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VPN

Question 34

What process divides large data into smaller parts for efficient network transmission?

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Fragmentation

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Segmentation

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Encryption

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Compression

Question 35

Which security measure protects data from unauthorized access?

Accepted Answer

Firewall

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Antivirus

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Malware

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Spam Filter

Question 36

What set of rules governs how data is transmitted over a network?

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Protocol

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Algorithm

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Standard

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Firewall

Question 37

What is the term for the maximum amount of data that can be sent over a network in a specific period of time?

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Bandwidth

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Latency

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Throughput

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Packet Loss

Question 38

What device connects computers to a network and manages the flow of data between them?

Accepted Answer

Router

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Modem

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Switch

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Server

Question 39

Which of the following is a popular search engine?

Accepted Answer

Google

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Microsoft Edge

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Zoom

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Spotify

Question 40

What is the relationship between a website and a web page?

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A website is a collection of related web pages.

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A web page is a collection of related websites.

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Websites and web pages are the same thing.

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Web pages are more secure than websites.

Question 41

Which of the following is a type of network topology where all devices are connected to a central hub?

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Star

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Bus

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Ring

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Mesh

Question 42

What is the purpose of a firewall?

Accepted Answer

To block unauthorized access to a computer network

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To store large amounts of data

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To protect against viruses and malware

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To provide access to online services

Question 43

Which device allows multiple computers to connect to the Internet?

Accepted Answer

Router

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Modem

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Switch

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Hub

Question 44

What is the term for the worldwide network of interconnected computers?

Accepted Answer

Internet

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World Wide Web

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Intranet

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LAN

Question 45

What is the main function of a web browser?

Accepted Answer

To display websites

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To send emails

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To create presentations

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To play games

Question 46

Which of these is an example of a cloud computing service?

Accepted Answer

Google Drive

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Microsoft Word installed on your computer

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Apple Maps

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Adobe Photoshop installed on your computer

Question 47

What is the name of the set of rules that defines how web pages are sent over the Internet?

Accepted Answer

HTTP

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FTP

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SMTP

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TCP/IP

Question 48

What is the one-of-a-kind name given to every gadget that has access to the web?

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IP address

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MAC address

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DNS address

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URL

Question 49

Which one of these is NOT part of a computer network?

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Wind

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Things that connect

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Connections

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Things that work together

Question 50

What is a router used for?

Accepted Answer

To make sure information goes where it should on a network

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To connect your gadgets to the internet

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To keep information and files

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To print things out

Question 51

Which one of these is a web browser?

Accepted Answer

Google Chrome

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Microsoft Word

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Adobe Photoshop

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Minecraft

Question 52

What is a search engine made for?

Accepted Answer

Looking for things on the web

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Sending messages

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Making websites

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Playing games

Question 53

Which one of these is a social media site?

Accepted Answer

Facebook

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Microsoft Excel

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Zoom

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Spotify

Question 54

Which one of these is not a good thing about the internet?

Accepted Answer

Feeling lonely

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Lots of information

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Easy to talk to people

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Fun stuff

Question 55

What is the main difference between a **virus** and **malware**?

Accepted Answer

Viruses are self-replicating, while malware is not.

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Malware is self-replicating, while viruses are not.

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Viruses are harmful, while malware is not.

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Malware is harmful, while viruses are not.

Question 56

Which of the following is **NOT** a type of network?

Accepted Answer

Cosmos

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LAN

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WAN

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MAN

Question 57

What is the main purpose of an **IP address**?

Accepted Answer

To identify a specific device on a network

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To store data

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To connect to the internet

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To send emails

Question 58

What is the main role of a **router** in a network?

Accepted Answer

To direct network traffic

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To connect devices to the internet

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To provide security

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To store data

Question 59

What is the main purpose of a **firewall**?

Accepted Answer

To protect a computer from unauthorized access

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To improve internet speed

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To store data

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To send emails

Question 60

Which of these is NOT a component of a network security system?

Accepted Answer

Calculator

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Firewall

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Antivirus software

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Email spam filter

Question 61

What's the primary purpose of a network card in a computer?

Accepted Answer

Connecting the computer to a network (like the Internet)

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Storing large amounts of data

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Performing complex calculations

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Controlling the computer's operating system

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a search engine?

Accepted Answer

Wikipedia

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Google

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Bing

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Yahoo

Question 63

When using public Wi-Fi, what's the best way to protect your personal information?

Accepted Answer

Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your internet traffic.

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Connect to a Wi-Fi network that doesn't ask for a password.

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Share your personal information with anyone who asks for it.

Question 64

The internet's growth has various advantages. Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of cyberbullying and online harassment

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Easier access to information

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Enhanced communication and collaboration

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Increased business opportunities