Internet Words

Internet Words — Questions & Answers

Dive into Internet Words with this curriculum-aligned educational Trivia Quiz for Grade 7-8. This medium challenge helps students understand key Technology concepts through interactive learning. Ideal for reinforcing classroom lessons and building subject mastery.

1. What does the acronym 'URL' stand for?

   Uniform Resource Locator Universal Record Link Uniform Record Locator Universal Resource Link

   ✓ Uniform Resource Locator

   URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is the web address used to locate a specific resource on the internet.

2. Which term describes a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on the user's computer by the web browser while browsing?

   Cache Cookie Firewall Server

   ✓ Cookie

   A cookie is a small file stored on your computer that remembers information about your website visit, like login details or preferences.

3. What is the primary function of a 'search engine'?

   To send emails To create websites To find information on the World Wide Web To play online games

   ✓ To find information on the World Wide Web

   Search engines like Google or Bing help users find information by indexing web pages and returning relevant results to search queries.

4. Which of the following is a common example of a 'social media' platform?

   Microsoft Word Adobe Photoshop Instagram Google Chrome

   ✓ Instagram

   Instagram is a social media platform designed for sharing photos and videos and connecting with others.

5. What is the term for a harmful program designed to damage or disrupt a computer system?

   Antivirus Malware Firewall Browser

   ✓ Malware

   Malware is short for malicious software and includes viruses, worms, and other harmful programs.

6. What does 'Wi-Fi' typically refer to?

   A type of internet cable A wireless networking technology A social media app A computer programming language

   ✓ A wireless networking technology

   Wi-Fi is a technology that allows devices to connect to the internet or a computer network wirelessly.

7. Which term describes a person who illegally gains access to computer systems?

   Developer User Hacker Programmer

   ✓ Hacker

   A hacker is someone who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data or systems, often with malicious intent.

8. What is the main purpose of a 'firewall'?

   To speed up internet connection To protect a network from unauthorized access To store website data To send large files

   ✓ To protect a network from unauthorized access

   A firewall acts as a security barrier, monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules.

9. What does 'ISP' stand for in the context of internet access?

   Internet Service Provider Internal System Program Internet Security Protocol Information Sharing Platform

   ✓ Internet Service Provider

   ISP stands for Internet Service Provider, the company that provides you with access to the internet.

10. Which term refers to a live broadcast of video and audio over the internet?

    Download Podcast Streaming Cloud Storage

    ✓ Streaming

    Streaming allows you to watch or listen to content like videos or music in real-time as it is being delivered over the internet.