SSC CGL Internet & Networking Verified Practice Test 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.