Web Browser Quiz - CBSE Class 8 ICT

Free practice quiz: Web Browser (CBSE Class 8 ICT). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 ICT practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Web Browser, and 19 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. What is a web browser?

   1. A hardware device used to browse the internet
   2. A software application to access web pages
   3. An operating system
   4. A programming language
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   Answer: B. A software application to access web pages

   A web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve, and display content on the World Wide Web, including web pages, images, video, and other files.

2. Which button on a web browser is used to refresh the contents of a webpage?

   1. Back button
   2. Forward button
   3. Refresh button
   4. Home button
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   Answer: C. Refresh button

   The refresh or reload button is used to reload the contents of the current webpage in the browser.

3. What does the browser cache do?

   1. Stores the user's browsing history
   2. Saves copies of web pages for faster loading
   3. Blocks pop-up ads
   4. Protects the computer from viruses
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   Answer: B. Saves copies of web pages for faster loading

   The browser cache stores copies of web page files to reduce the load time on subsequent visits, thus improving the browsing experience.

4. What is the function of bookmarks in a web browser?

   1. Enhance security
   2. Store frequently visited sites
   3. Enable offline browsing
   4. Cache web pages
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   Answer: B. Store frequently visited sites

   Bookmarks in a web browser allow users to save and organize links to their favorite websites for easy and quick access.

5. What is the function of the 'DevTools' in a web browser?

   1. To make browsing anonymous
   2. To view and debug the code of a webpage
   3. To enhance browser security settings
   4. To reduce internet data usage
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   Answer: B. To view and debug the code of a webpage

   DevTools, short for Developer Tools, are a set of web authoring and debugging tools built into most modern browsers that help developers inspect and modify web pages.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is an example of a web browser?
2. What part of a web browser displays the URL of the current webpage?
3. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a web browser?
4. What is the purpose of 'Incognito Mode' in web browsers?
5. What is HTML?
6. Which open-source web browser is developed by Mozilla?
7. Which protocol is primarily used to transfer web pages over the Internet?
8. Which web browser was first created by Google?
9. Which browser was the first to support graphical content?
10. What does 'URL' stand for when used in reference to a web browser?
11. What is the significance of a browser's home page?
12. Why is HTTPS considered more secure than HTTP?
13. How does a browser extension differ from a browser plug-in?
14. What is cross-site scripting (XSS) and why is it a security concern in web browsers?

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