Web Browsers and Search Engines: Internet MCQs Online Test

Test your knowledge of web browsers and search engines with this comprehensive Internet MCQ test. Explore key concepts, functionalities and differences to enhance your understanding of the digital world.

Questions (30)


  1. Which of the following is an example of a web browser?

    • a) DuckDuckGo
    • b) Bing
    • c) Google Chrome
    • d) Yahoo
    View Answer
    Correct Google Chrome
  2. What is the primary function of a web browser?

    • a) To retrieve and display web pages from servers
    • b) To index and rank websites
    • c) To provide an email service
    • d) To act as a firewall
    View Answer
    Correct To retrieve and display web pages from servers
  3. Which protocol is most commonly used by web browsers to access web pages?

    • a) SNMP
    • b) FTP
    • c) SMTP
    • d) HTTP/HTTPS
    View Answer
    Correct HTTP/HTTPS
  4. What is the primary role of a search engine?

    • a) To index and provide search results for internet users
    • b) To protect user data from hackers
    • c) To create websites for users
    • d) To act as an operating system for the web
    View Answer
    Correct To index and provide search results for internet users
  5. Which of the following search engines is known for prioritizing user privacy?

    • a) Yahoo
    • b) Google
    • c) Bing
    • d) DuckDuckGo
    View Answer
    Correct DuckDuckGo
  6. Which of the following is not a web browser?

    • a) Safari
    • b) Firefox
    • c) Edge
    • d) LinkedIn
    View Answer
    Correct LinkedIn
  7. What does the term "incognito mode" in web browsers refer to?

    • a) A private browsing feature that doesn’t save history or cookies
    • b) A mode that boosts internet speed
    • c) A mode that blocks all ads on websites
    • d) A feature that allows offline browsing
    View Answer
    Correct A private browsing feature that doesn’t save history or cookies
  8. What is the default search engine for Google Chrome?

    • a) Bing
    • b) Google
    • c) Yahoo
    • d) DuckDuckGo
    View Answer
    Correct Google
  9. What does "SEO" stand for in the context of search engines?

    • a) Search Engine Optimization
    • b) Server Engine Operations
    • c) Secure Email Option
    • d) Systematic Engine Output
    View Answer
    Correct Search Engine Optimization
  10. Which browser is developed by Apple Inc.?

    • a) Edge
    • b) Firefox
    • c) Chrome
    • d) Safari
    View Answer
    Correct Safari
  11. Which of the following is an open-source web browser?

    • a) Google Chrome
    • b) Mozilla Firefox
    • c) Safari
    • d) Edge
    View Answer
    Correct Mozilla Firefox
  12. Which search engine is most commonly associated with Microsoft?

    • a) Google
    • b) Yahoo
    • c) Bing
    • d) Ask.com
    View Answer
    Correct Bing
  13. What does the term "cache" in web browsers refer to?

    • a) A search history tracker
    • b) A setting for blocking ads
    • c) A storage location for temporary web data
    • d) A tool for enhancing search rankings
    View Answer
    Correct A storage location for temporary web data
  14. Which of the following search engines was one of the earliest on the internet?

    • a) Yahoo
    • b) Google
    • c) Bing
    • d) DuckDuckGo
    View Answer
    Correct Yahoo
  15. What is the purpose of browser extensions?

    • a) To add extra functionalities to web browsers
    • b) To protect computers from viruses
    • c) To block unauthorized users from accessing the internet
    • d) To compress files for faster downloads
    View Answer
    Correct To add extra functionalities to web browsers
  16. What does the term "URL" stand for?

    • a) Uniform Resource Locator
    • b) Universal Relay Link
    • c) User Response Link
    • d) Universal Resource Library
    View Answer
    Correct Uniform Resource Locator
  17. Which of these browsers was discontinued by Microsoft in 2022?

    • a) Chrome
    • b) Edge
    • c) Internet Explorer
    • d) Firefox
    View Answer
    Correct Internet Explorer
  18. What is the primary advantage of HTTPS over HTTP?

    • a) It blocks online advertisements
    • b) It reduces website loading times
    • c) It improves search engine rankings
    • d) It provides encryption for secure communication
    View Answer
    Correct It provides encryption for secure communication
  19. Which browser introduced the concept of tabbed browsing?

    • a) Google Chrome
    • b) Internet Explorer
    • c) Opera
    • d) Edge
    View Answer
    Correct Opera
  20. Which of the following is a feature of Google’s search engine?

    • a) Google Knowledge Graph
    • b) Built-in anti-virus protection
    • c) File compression tools
    • d) Offline browsing capabilities
    View Answer
    Correct Google Knowledge Graph
  21. What does the term "ad blocker" in web browsers refer to?

    • a) A tool that prevents ads from displaying on websites
    • b) A feature that disables pop-up windows
    • c) A software that speeds up website loading
    • d) A plugin that improves SEO rankings
    View Answer
    Correct A tool that prevents ads from displaying on websites
  22. Which search engine is known for its integration with social networking platforms?

    • a) Yahoo
    • b) Bing
    • c) Google
    • d) DuckDuckGo
    View Answer
    Correct Bing
  23. What is the primary purpose of bookmarks in a web browser?

    • a) To improve internet speed
    • b) To block unwanted websites
    • c) To save URLs for easy access later
    • d) To enable offline browsing
    View Answer
    Correct To save URLs for easy access later
  24. What does "responsive design" refer to in the context of search engine rankings?

    • a) Websites that adjust to fit different screen sizes
    • b) Websites that respond quickly to search queries
    • c) Web browsers with fast loading times
    • d) Websites with minimal visual content
    View Answer
    Correct Websites that adjust to fit different screen sizes
  25. What is a "homepage" in a web browser?

    • a) A page that lists all extensions installed in the browser
    • b) The page used to store bookmarks
    • c) The last visited page in a browsing session
    • d) The default page that loads when the browser is opened
    View Answer
    Correct The default page that loads when the browser is opened
  26. What is the purpose of cookies in web browsers?

    • a) To store user preferences and session data
    • b) To block pop-up ads
    • c) To encrypt internet connections
    • d) To compress web pages for faster loading
    View Answer
    Correct To store user preferences and session data
  27. What does "auto-fill" do in web browsers?

    • a) Clears browsing history automatically
    • b) Loads web pages in advance for faster access
    • c) Blocks spam and phishing attempts
    • d) Automatically fills in saved information like forms and passwords
    View Answer
    Correct Automatically fills in saved information like forms and passwords
  28. What is the function of "incognito mode" in a browser?

    • a) Speeding up browsing speed
    • b) Blocking advertisements
    • c) Browsing without saving history or cookies
    • d) Automatically clearing cache and cookies after each session
    View Answer
    Correct Browsing without saving history or cookies
  29. Which of the following is a search operator used to find specific phrases?

    • a) Quotation marks (" ")
    • b) Plus sign (+)
    • c) Hashtag (#)
    • d) Equal sign (=)
    View Answer
    Correct Quotation marks (" ")
  30. What does a "search index" contain?

    • a) A list of web browser updates
    • b) A log of user search queries
    • c) A collection of data about websites for quick retrieval
    • d) A collection of bookmarks saved by users
    View Answer
    Correct A collection of data about websites for quick retrieval

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