Web Browsers and Search Engines: Internet MCQs Online Test
Questions: 30
Questions
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1. Which of the following is an example of a web browser?
- a) DuckDuckGo
- b) Bing
- c) Google Chrome
- d) Yahoo
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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
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3. Which protocol is most commonly used by web browsers to access web pages?
- a) SNMP
- b) FTP
- c) SMTP
- d) HTTP/HTTPS
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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
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5. Which of the following search engines is known for prioritizing user privacy?
- a) Yahoo
- b) Google
- c) Bing
- d) DuckDuckGo
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6. Which of the following is not a web browser?
- a) Safari
- b) Firefox
- c) Edge
- d) LinkedIn
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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
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8. What is the default search engine for Google Chrome?
- a) Bing
- b) Google
- c) Yahoo
- d) DuckDuckGo
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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
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10. Which browser is developed by Apple Inc.?
- a) Edge
- b) Firefox
- c) Chrome
- d) Safari
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11. Which of the following is an open-source web browser?
- a) Google Chrome
- b) Mozilla Firefox
- c) Safari
- d) Edge
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12. Which search engine is most commonly associated with Microsoft?
- a) Google
- b) Yahoo
- c) Bing
- d) Ask.com
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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
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14. Which of the following search engines was one of the earliest on the internet?
- a) Yahoo
- b) Google
- c) Bing
- d) DuckDuckGo
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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
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16. What does the term "URL" stand for?
- a) Uniform Resource Locator
- b) Universal Relay Link
- c) User Response Link
- d) Universal Resource Library
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17. Which of these browsers was discontinued by Microsoft in 2022?
- a) Chrome
- b) Edge
- c) Internet Explorer
- d) Firefox
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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
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19. Which browser introduced the concept of tabbed browsing?
- a) Google Chrome
- b) Internet Explorer
- c) Opera
- d) Edge
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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
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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
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22. Which search engine is known for its integration with social networking platforms?
- a) Yahoo
- b) Bing
- c) Google
- d) DuckDuckGo
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 (=)
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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
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