Internet Basics Quiz
Test your knowledge of the Internet with this simple quiz! It covers basic terms, tools, and how the Internet works. Great for beginners to review what they've learned and boost their online skills.
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What is the Internet?
a type of web browser
a global collection of different websites
a folder on your computer that stores important files
a global network of computers and electronic devices
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Which of the following can you do online? Select all that apply.
Watch movies and TV shows.
Use search engines to find information.
Send and receive email and instant messages.
Pay bills and manage bank accounts.
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Which of the following is NOT a web browser?
Chrome
Firefox
Windows
Edge
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When talking about the Web, "link" is an abbreviation for ________.
chain-link
blink
hyperlink
superlink
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What are browser tabs mainly used for?
ensuring that your personal information cannot be seen by hackers
selecting a Wi-Fi network to connect to
viewing two webpages side-by-side
opening multiple webpages in the same browser window
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What is a router used for?
creating driving directions
providing power to the computer
ensuring that your personal information is secure
connecting several devices to a single Internet connection
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If a file is stored in the cloud but you want to copy it to your computer, you'll need to ________ it.
print
download
bookmark
upload
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What is Wi-Fi?
a wireless network connection
an extra-wide computer case used by servers
a type of sound card
a type of software that scans for viruses
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This example shows an image editing tool that runs in the browser. This type of tool is called a(n) ________.
desktop app
operating system
search engine
web app
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True or False: You can usually leave out www. when typing a URL into your web browser.
True
False
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What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
The World Wide Web is a global network of devices, while the Internet is a way to access information over the World Wide Web.
The World Wide Web is a network of physical devices, while the Internet is a network of digital devices.
The Internet is a network of physical devices, while the World Wide Web is a network of digital devices.
The Internet is a global network of devices, while the World Wide Web is a way to access information over the Internet.
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What is an IP address?
A standard protocol used for sending email.
A unique identifier assigned to every device connected to the Internet.
A code used to encrypt data sent over the Internet.
A program used to search for information on the Internet.
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What is a "cookie"?
a program used to encrypt data sent over the Internet
a small text file stored on your device by a website that contains information about your visit
a program that manages your Internet connection
a program that translates domain names into IP addresses
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What is social media?
a type of email service
a program used to search for information on the Internet
a type of online game
a platform that allows users to connect and share content with others
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What is telecommuting?
playing video games with others over the Internet
sharing photos on social media
working from home or another remote location using the Internet
streaming music online
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What is a bandwidth?
the amount of data that can be stored on a device
the amount of time it takes for data to travel between devices
the amount of data that can be transferred over a connection
the number of devices that can be connected to a network
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What is the purpose of a Wi-Fi password?
to ensure that only one device at a time uses the network
to prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network
to limit the number of devices that can connect to your Wi-Fi network
to improve the speed of your Wi-Fi network
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What is cloud computing?
browsing the Internet using a web browser
printing documents from a local printer
storing files on a local hard drive
accessing and using software and services over the Internet
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What is cloud backup?
a social media platform for backing up and sharing photos
a service that automatically backs up your data to a remote server over the Internet
a service that helps protect your computer from viruses
a service that creates copies of your data on a local hard drive
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What is a bookmark?
a type of computer virus
a saved link to a website that you can access later with one click
a website that allows you to book travel accommodations
a type of Internet scam
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What is a relative hyperlink?
a hyperlink that is not underlined
a hyperlink that points to a file or webpage on a different website or server
a hyperlink that points to a file or webpage on the same website or server
a hyperlink that is no longer active
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Which of the following is an example of a file-sharing service?
the Firefox browser
Dropbox
Skype
Google Meet
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What is the main difference between uploading and downloading files?
They are basically the same thing.
Downloading involves taking up more storage space; uploading frees up storage space.
Downloading involves copying files TO your computer; uploading involves copying files FROM your computer, onto a web server.
Uploading involves compressing files; downloading involves decompressing files.
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What is the purpose of quotation marks in a search query?
to exclude certain words from the search query
to search for websites that contain specific words in any order
to search for websites that contain specific words in a specific order
to search for websites that contain an exact phrase
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Which web browser is developed by Google?
Firefox
Chrome
Safari
none of these
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Generally, when you receive an email, it will appear in your _________.
Message pane
Calendar
Inbox
Compose pane
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Identify the correctly written email address below:
jane.gmail@com
jane at gmail dot com
jane@gmail.com
jane@gmail
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True or False: Services such as Gmail offer free email accounts.
True
False
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The ________ is a brief description of what the email is about.
forward
recipient
attachment
subject
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Which of the following features or fields can an email have? Select all that apply.
Subject
Body
Attachments
Bcc
Recipients
Cc
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After sending an email, when is it usually delivered?
In 4-6 weeks
The first Tuesday of the month
Within a few minutes
In 2-3 business days
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If you want to share an email you've received, you can ________ it.
forward
Google
archive
reply
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The term "phishing" refers to ________.
recovering a deleted email from the trash can
an email that tries to steal personal information
the process of creating a new email address
accidentally sending an email to the wrong recipient
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________ is another term for junk email.
Malware
Spam
Attachment
Bcc
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If you create an email signature, it's best to include ________.
random thoughts
at least four phone numbers
your preferred contact info
a list of your favorite movies
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