MCQs
MCQs on The Internet, Browsers, and Search Engines
- Which of the following best defines the Internet?
- a) A single computer network in the United States
- b) A global network of interconnected computers and devices
- c) A software used for browsing websites
- d) A search engine developed in the 1990s
Answer: b) A global network of interconnected computers and devices
- What is the primary function of a web browser?
- a) To index websites for search engines
- b) To provide security against malware attacks
- c) To interpret and display web content
- d) To rank websites based on popularity
Answer: c) To interpret and display web content
- Which component of a browser is responsible for processing user queries and displaying relevant web pages?
- a) User Interface
- b) Extensions/Add-ons
- c) Rendering Engine
- d) Security Features
Answer: c) Rendering Engine
- How do search engines retrieve information from the World Wide Web?
- a) By manually browsing websites
- b) By using automated bots called “crawlers” or “spiders”
- c) By relying on user-submitted data
- d) By accessing a centralized database of web content
Answer: b) By using automated bots called “crawlers” or “spiders”
- What challenge do search engines face from entities attempting to manipulate rankings?
- a) Spam and Manipulation
- b) Privacy Concerns
- c) User Experience Issues
- d) Slow Loading Times
Answer: a) Spam and Manipulation
Suggested MCQs:
- Which protocol is commonly used for transmitting data packets across the Internet?
- a) HTTP
- b) FTP
- c) TCP/IP
- d) SMTP
Answer: c) TCP/IP
- Which search engine is known for its emphasis on user privacy and not tracking user data?
- a) Google
- b) Bing
- c) Yahoo
- d) DuckDuckGo
Answer: d) DuckDuckGo
- What was the original purpose of developing the Internet?
- a) To facilitate online shopping
- b) To provide a platform for social media
- c) As a project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense
- d) To create a global communication network for businesses
Answer: c) As a project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense
- Which of the following is NOT a feature commonly found in web browsers?
- a) Bookmarks
- b) Tabs
- c) Indexing websites
- d) History
Answer: c) Indexing websites
- In the context of search engines, what does the term “ranking algorithm” refer to?
- a) The process of categorizing web pages by topic
- b) The method used to determine the order of search results
- c) The system for indexing new websites
- d) The algorithm used for encrypting user data
Answer: b) The method used to determine the order of search results
