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Chapter 9: Introduction to Internet and Email — Online MCQ Test

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS · CLASS 11th · Tamil Nadu State Board
Practice Chapter 9: Introduction to Internet and Email with a free chapter-wise online MCQ test. This chapter covers: Exploring network connectivity this chapter covers internet protocols web browsers URLs search engines and email mechanics. Students study web browsing search techniques and email.... AI-generated questions from basic to board-exam level, with instant results and explanations.

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Chapter 9: Introduction to Internet and Email — Important Questions & Answers

Which of the following is considered the 'network of networks'?
  • A. Intranet
  • B. Internet
  • C. Extranet
  • D. LAN
Answer: B. Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite.
What does URL stand for?
  • A. Uniform Resource Locator
  • B. Universal Resource Link
  • C. Uniform Retrieval Location
  • D. Unified Research Locator
Answer: A. Uniform Resource Locator
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is the address used to access resources on the Internet.
Which protocol is used for sending emails?
  • A. POP3
  • B. IMAP
  • C. SMTP
  • D. HTTP
Answer: C. SMTP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the standard protocol used for sending emails across the internet.
Why is 'https://' used in a URL instead of 'http://'?
  • A. It is faster for loading pages
  • B. It provides a secure, encrypted connection
  • C. It is only used for search engines
  • D. It allows more images to be loaded
Answer: B. It provides a secure, encrypted connection
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) ensures that data transferred between the browser and the server is encrypted.
Which of the following scenarios best describes the purpose of a DNS (Domain Name System)?
  • A. Encrypting the browser history for privacy
  • B. Translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses
  • C. Managing the traffic of email delivery
  • D. Connecting the modem to the ISP
Answer: B. Translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses
DNS acts as the phonebook of the internet, mapping domain names (like google.com) to numeric IP addresses.