SSC CGL Internet and Networking Practice Test 2
15 more SSC computer questions on browsers, websites, email, networking hardware, and internet safety basics.
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SSC CGL Internet and Networking Practice Test 2
15 more SSC computer questions on browsers, websites, email, networking hardware, and internet safety basics.
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- Networking
1. WAN stands for:
- A. Wide Area Network (Correct)
- B. Wireless Access Node
- C. World Access Network
- D. Web Area Node
Explanation: WAN expands to Wide Area Network.
- Networking
2. A PAN is generally used for:
- A. Worldwide internet
- B. Personal short-range device connection (Correct)
- C. Only banking networks
- D. Satellite communication only
Explanation: PAN means Personal Area Network used for nearby devices.
- Web
3. The last part of an email address after @ usually represents the:
- A. Password
- B. Domain name (Correct)
- C. Printer type
- D. Operating system
Explanation: The portion after @ identifies the mail domain.
- Networking Devices
4. A switch is mainly used to:
- A. Connect devices within a network (Correct)
- B. Print web pages
- C. Create slides
- D. Increase RAM
Explanation: A switch connects devices in a LAN and forwards frames appropriately.
- Internet Terms
5. A homepage is:
- A. A hardware chip
- B. The main page of a website (Correct)
- C. A browser virus
- D. A type of server cable
Explanation: The homepage is the main landing page of a site.
- Browsers
6. Which of the following is NOT a browser?
- A. Firefox
- B. Edge
- C. Excel (Correct)
- D. Chrome
Explanation: Excel is a spreadsheet application, not a web browser.
- Download/Upload
7. Downloading means:
- A. Sending files from device to server
- B. Receiving files from internet to device (Correct)
- C. Deleting stored files
- D. Formatting a drive
Explanation: Downloading transfers data from a remote system to the local device.
- Email
8. Spam email refers to:
- A. Encrypted mail
- B. Unwanted bulk email (Correct)
- C. Official government email
- D. Offline saved email
Explanation: Spam is unwanted or unsolicited bulk email.
- Internet Safety
9. A padlock icon in the browser address bar usually indicates:
- A. The site is encrypted (Correct)
- B. The site has no images
- C. The PC is offline
- D. The browser is outdated
Explanation: The padlock typically indicates HTTPS encryption is active.
- Search
10. Typing keywords into Google is an example of using a:
- A. Compiler
- B. Search engine (Correct)
- C. Spreadsheet
- D. Firewall
Explanation: Google is used as a search engine to locate web information.
- Network Types
11. A network spread across cities is most likely a:
- A. LAN
- B. PAN
- C. WAN (Correct)
- D. USB
Explanation: WANs cover large geographical areas.
- Wireless
12. Wi-Fi is used for:
- A. Wireless networking (Correct)
- B. Printing only
- C. Sound recording
- D. Video editing only
Explanation: Wi-Fi allows devices to connect wirelessly to a network.
- Domain
13. In a web address, .com is an example of:
- A. A password
- B. A domain extension (Correct)
- C. An IP cable
- D. A folder icon
Explanation: .com is a top-level domain extension.
- Web Terms
14. HTTP is mainly related to:
- A. Web page transfer (Correct)
- B. Audio playback
- C. Printer speed
- D. Spreadsheet calculation
Explanation: HTTP is the protocol for transferring web documents.
- Security
15. Which practice is safest while using public Wi-Fi?
- A. Entering bank details openly
- B. Avoiding sensitive logins unless protected (Correct)
- C. Disabling passwords
- D. Turning off antivirus permanently
Explanation: Public Wi-Fi can be insecure, so sensitive activity should be avoided unless properly protected.