Internet and its Applications Quiz - CBSE Class 10 ICT

Free practice quiz: Internet and its Applications (CBSE Class 10 ICT). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 ICT practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Internet and its Applications, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which of the following is a common web browser?

   1. Chrome
   2. Linux
   3. Photoshop
   4. Excel
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   Answer: A. Chrome

   Chrome is a widely used web browser, while Linux is an operating system, Photoshop is an image editing software, and Excel is a spreadsheet program.

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a TCP connection?

   1. Connection-oriented
   2. Reliable
   3. Secure
   4. Packet-based
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   Answer: C. Secure

   TCP is connection-oriented and reliable but not inherently secure; security is added through protocols like SSL/TLS.

3. Which one of these is an example of a dynamic IP address?

   1. 192.168.0.1
   2. 255.255.255.0
   3. 173.194.34.131
   4. DHCP assigned IP
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   Answer: D. DHCP assigned IP

   Dynamic IP addresses are assigned by DHCP, while static ones like 192.168.0.1 do not change.

4. Which technology enables a secure and encrypted connection over a less secure network?

   1. VPN
   2. Wi-Fi
   3. Ethernet
   4. DSL
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   Answer: A. VPN

   VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) create secure and encrypted connections to protect user privacy on unsecured networks.

5. Which protocol is used to securely transfer files over the Internet?

   1. FTP
   2. HTTP
   3. SFTP
   4. IP
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   Answer: C. SFTP

   SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) is a protocol used to securely transfer files over the Internet, while FTP is not secure.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What does URL stand for?
2. Which protocol is primarily responsible for sending emails over the internet?
3. What is the standard port number for HTTPS?
4. What is the main purpose of a firewall?
5. Which layer of the OSI model does the IP protocol operate at?
6. What is one main distinction between IPv4 and IPv6?
7. What does DNS stand for and what is its primary function?
8. Which type of connection is typically faster: Fiber Optic or DSL?
9. What is one advantage of using cloud storage?
10. How does HTTP differ from HTTPS?
11. What is 'ping' used for in networking?
12. What is the primary function of a router?
13. Which application is commonly used for secure remote command-line access over networks?
14. What is the role of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
15. Which IPv6 address type can be used to send packets to multiple interfaces, but not to all interfaces?

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