100 MCQs Unit 1 Networking Class 10 Computer Applications Code 165
Unit 1: Networking Computer Applications Class 10
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Networking & Internet Basics
- What is a network?
a) A single computer system
b) A collection of interconnected computers for sharing resources
c) A standalone application
d) A type of CPU
Answer: b) A collection of interconnected computers for sharing resources - The term “Internet” is derived from:
a) Interlink and network
b) Interconnect and network
c) Internal and network
d) Interface and network
Answer: b) Interconnect and network - Which of the following was the first network that led to the development of the Internet?
a) Ethernet
b) NSFNET
c) ARPANET
d) Intranet
Answer: c) ARPANET - What does WWW stand for?
a) World Wide Web
b) Web World Wide
c) Wireless Web World
d) Wide Web World
Answer: a) World Wide Web - Who invented the World Wide Web?
a) Bill Gates
b) Tim Berners-Lee
c) Steve Jobs
d) Charles Babbage
Answer: b) Tim Berners-Lee
Web Servers & Browsers
- Which of the following is NOT a web server?
a) Apache
b) IIS
c) Nginx
d) Google Chrome
Answer: d) Google Chrome - What is the role of a web server?
a) Stores and delivers web pages
b) Provides email services
c) Runs antivirus software
d) Stores backup files
Answer: a) Stores and delivers web pages - Which of the following is NOT a web browser?
a) Mozilla Firefox
b) Google Chrome
c) Internet Explorer
d) Ubuntu
Answer: d) Ubuntu - The first popular web browser was:
a) Internet Explorer
b) Mosaic
c) Netscape Navigator
d) Safari
Answer: b) Mosaic - Which protocol does a web browser use to retrieve web pages?
a) SMTP
b) HTTP
c) FTP
d) IMAP
Answer: b) HTTP
Types of Web Pages & Websites
- A web page that remains the same every time it is loaded is called:
a) Dynamic web page
b) Static web page
c) Responsive web page
d) Interactive web page
Answer: b) Static web page - The homepage of a website is:
a) The last page of a website
b) The main entry page of a website
c) A webpage with no links
d) The most visited page
Answer: b) The main entry page of a website - A collection of interlinked web pages is called:
a) Web server
b) URL
c) Website
d) Blog
Answer: c) Website - A website that allows multiple users to collaborate and edit content is called:
a) Static website
b) Wiki
c) Blog
d) Social network
Answer: b) Wiki - Blogs are generally written in:
a) Reverse chronological order
b) Alphabetical order
c) Random order
d) Numerical order
Answer: a) Reverse chronological order
Email & Communication Protocols
- What does SMTP stand for?
a) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
b) Standard Mail Transfer Protocol
c) Secure Mail Transfer Protocol
d) Server Mail Transport Protocol
Answer: a) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol - Which of the following is NOT a part of an email message?
a) CC
b) BCC
c) To
d) URL
Answer: d) URL - POP3 is used for:
a) Sending emails
b) Receiving emails
c) Browsing the internet
d) Transferring files
Answer: b) Receiving emails - Which protocol ensures secure data transfer over the web?
a) HTTP
b) HTTPS
c) FTP
d) TELNET
Answer: b) HTTPS - What is the primary function of FTP?
a) Sending emails
b) Transferring files
c) Browsing websites
d) Downloading videos
Answer: b) Transferring files
Networking Basics
- Which network type covers the smallest geographical area?
a) WAN
b) LAN
c) MAN
d) VPN
Answer: b) LAN - Which device is used to connect multiple networks?
a) Hub
b) Router
c) Switch
d) Repeater
Answer: b) Router - Which protocol is responsible for assigning IP addresses dynamically?
a) DNS
b) DHCP
c) HTTP
d) FTP
Answer: b) DHCP - The primary protocol used for internet communication is:
a) IPX/SPX
b) TCP/IP
c) NETBIOS
d) PPP
Answer: b) TCP/IP - The unique identifier assigned to a computer on a network is called:
a) MAC address
b) Domain name
c) URL
d) Gateway
Answer: a) MAC address
E-Reservation & E-Governance
- E-Reservation is used for:
a) Online shopping
b) Booking tickets or services online
c) Playing online games
d) Sending emails
Answer: b) Booking tickets or services online - Which of the following is an example of an e-reservation website?
a) Flipkart
b) IRCTC
c) Facebook
d) Wikipedia
Answer: b) IRCTC - The major benefit of e-reservation is:
a) Faster booking process
b) More expensive tickets
c) Less availability of services
d) Limited accessibility
Answer: a) Faster booking process - E-Governance helps in:
a) Enhancing government services through technology
b) Selling online products
c) Social networking
d) Playing video games
Answer: a) Enhancing government services through technology - Which of the following is NOT an example of e-governance?
a) Digital India
b) National Portal of India
c) YouTube
d) Aadhar Card services
Answer: c) YouTube
E-Shopping
- E-Shopping is also known as:
a) Internet Shopping
b) Social Networking
c) File Transfer
d) E-Governance
Answer: a) Internet Shopping - Which of the following is NOT an online shopping website?
a) Amazon
b) Flipkart
c) IRCTC
d) eBay
Answer: c) IRCTC - The main advantage of e-shopping is:
a) Limited choices
b) 24/7 availability
c) Requires physical visit to stores
d) Time-consuming process
Answer: b) 24/7 availability - What is a disadvantage of online shopping?
a) Instant product delivery
b) No physical inspection before purchase
c) Lower prices than physical stores
d) High availability of products
Answer: b) No physical inspection before purchase - Cash on Delivery (COD) is:
a) A payment option where the customer pays upon delivery
b) A method of paying through online banking
c) A type of internet service
d) A shipping method
Answer: a) A payment option where the customer pays upon delivery
Social Networking
- Social networking helps people:
a) Connect and communicate online
b) Shop for groceries
c) Send physical letters
d) Print documents
Answer: a) Connect and communicate online - Which of the following is NOT a social networking site?
a) Facebook
b) Twitter
c) Instagram
d) Mozilla Firefox
Answer: d) Mozilla Firefox - One of the major disadvantages of social networking is:
a) Easy access to information
b) Cyberbullying and privacy issues
c) Faster communication
d) Increased social awareness
Answer: b) Cyberbullying and privacy issues - What is the primary purpose of LinkedIn?
a) Social gaming
b) Professional networking
c) Online shopping
d) Watching videos
Answer: b) Professional networking - Social networking sites can be misused for:
a) Cybercrimes and fake news
b) Online banking
c) File storage
d) Video conferencing
Answer: a) Cybercrimes and fake news
Mobile Technologies
- SMS stands for:
a) Short Messaging System
b) Small Message Storage
c) Short Message Service
d) Secure Messaging System
Answer: c) Short Message Service - MMS allows users to send:
a) Only text messages
b) Multimedia content like images and videos
c) Only emails
d) Only voice messages
Answer: b) Multimedia content like images and videos - What does 3G stand for?
a) Third Generation
b) Third Gigabyte
c) Three Gates
d) Third Generation Network
Answer: a) Third Generation - Which mobile technology is faster?
a) 2G
b) 3G
c) 4G
d) 1G
Answer: c) 4G - What does 4G offer over 3G?
a) Slower internet speed
b) Improved call quality
c) Faster data transfer rates
d) Less connectivity
Answer: c) Faster data transfer rates
Internet Security & Privacy
- A strong password should include:
a) Only numbers
b) Only lowercase letters
c) A mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
d) A single character
Answer: c) A mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols - A computer program that harms or steals data is called:
a) Virus
b) Operating System
c) Web Browser
d) Compiler
Answer: a) Virus - The process of verifying user identity is called:
a) Authorization
b) Authentication
c) Encryption
d) Hacking
Answer: b) Authentication - Which of the following is NOT an internet security measure?
a) Firewall
b) Antivirus software
c) Phishing
d) Encryption
Answer: c) Phishing - The act of tracking user activities online for marketing purposes is called:
a) Hacking
b) Data mining
c) Phishing
d) Spoofing
Answer: b) Data mining
File Transfer & Cloud Computing
- The process of copying data from a remote computer to a local machine is called:
a) Uploading
b) Downloading
c) Streaming
d) Encryption
Answer: b) Downloading - The opposite of downloading is:
a) Uploading
b) Hacking
c) Debugging
d) Browsing
Answer: a) Uploading - A remote server that stores and processes user data is called:
a) Firewall
b) Cloud storage
c) Router
d) Web browser
Answer: b) Cloud storage - Which of the following is NOT an example of cloud storage?
a) Google Drive
b) OneDrive
c) Dropbox
d) Microsoft Word
Answer: d) Microsoft Word - Cloud computing is mainly used for:
a) Storing data remotely
b) Creating computer hardware
c) Running offline applications
d) Building websites
Answer: a) Storing data remotely
Miscellaneous Questions
- The first page of a website is known as:
a) Landing Page
b) Homepage
c) Index Page
d) Main Page
Answer: b) Homepage - HTTP stands for:
a) HyperText Transfer Protocol
b) High Transfer Text Protocol
c) Hyperlink Transfer Processing
d) Host Transfer Text Protocol
Answer: a) HyperText Transfer Protocol - A domain name is used to:
a) Identify a website
b) Store data
c) Encrypt files
d) Browse the internet
Answer: a) Identify a website - A search engine is used for:
a) Storing files
b) Searching the web
c) Downloading games
d) Sending emails
Answer: b) Searching the web - Which of the following is NOT a search engine?
a) Google
b) Bing
c) Yahoo
d) WhatsApp
Answer: d) WhatsApp
Internet Services & Web Technologies
- The unique address of a web page on the internet is called:
a) IP Address
b) URL
c) Domain Name
d) HTTP
Answer: b) URL
- A hyperlink is used to:
a) Encrypt web pages
b) Connect one webpage to another
c) Change a webpage’s font size
d) Play audio on a webpage
Answer: b) Connect one webpage to another
- The primary function of a search engine is to:
a) Store email messages
b) Search for information on the internet
c) Provide cloud storage
d) Secure internet browsing
Answer: b) Search for information on the internet
- Which of the following is NOT a component of an email message?
a) Subject
b) To
c) Browser
d) Attachments
Answer: c) Browser
- A service that allows voice and video communication over the internet is called:
a) VoIP
b) VPN
c) IP Address
d) Cloud Computing
Answer: a) VoIP
Networking & Cybersecurity
- Which of the following is an example of a secure web browsing protocol?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) HTTPS
d) SMTP
Answer: c) HTTPS
- The process of tracking user activity on the internet is known as:
a) Encryption
b) Data mining
c) Hacking
d) Phishing
Answer: b) Data mining
- A website that allows people to collaborate and edit content is known as a:
a) Social Network
b) Wiki
c) Blog
d) Web Portal
Answer: b) Wiki
- Which of the following is a major security risk in online transactions?
a) Spam Emails
b) Phishing Attacks
c) File Compression
d) Web Hosting
Answer: b) Phishing Attacks
- The first web browser ever developed was:
a) Internet Explorer
b) Google Chrome
c) Mosaic
d) Firefox
Answer: c) Mosaic
