Working of Internet

Test your knowledge of HTTP, DNS, web hosting, and web browsers with this 15-question multiple choice quiz. Perfect for students and beginners looking to strengthen their understanding of core internet concepts!

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Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of DNS query?

  • Recursive Query

  • Iterative Query

  • Non-Recursive Query

  • Sequential Query

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Question 2

What is DNS caching?

  • Encrypting DNS queries

  • Storing previously resolved DNS information for faster future lookups

  • Translating IP addresses to domain names

  • Managing web hosting accounts

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Question 3

What is an authoritative DNS server?

  • Caches DNS responses for faster lookups

  • Holds the official DNS records for a domain

  • Resolves DNS queries on behalf of clients

  • Interacts directly with end-users

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Question 4

Which DNS server is responsible for .com, .org, .edu, and country domains like .in or .uk?

  • Local DNS Resolver

  • Root DNS Server

  • Top-Level Domain (TLD) Server

  • Authoritative Name Server

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Question 5

What is the role of a root DNS server?

  • Provides the official DNS records for a domain

  • Contacts authoritative name servers if name mapping is not known

  • Stores cached DNS responses

  • Manages a specific DNS zone

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Question 6

What is web hosting?

  • The process of translating domain names

  • Providing storage space and access for websites on the internet

  • Browsing the web

  • Registering domain names

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Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a generic top-level domain (gTLD)?

  • .com

  • .edu

  • .mil

  • .in

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Question 8

What is a web browser?

  • A server that stores website files

  • A software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web

  • A protocol for transferring files

  • A type of domain name

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Question 9

What is the primary function of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

  • Encrypting web traffic

  • Translating domain names to IP addresses

  • Hosting websites

  • Managing email servers

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Question 10

What does HTTP stand for?

  • HyperText Transfer Protocol

  • Hyper Terminal Transfer Protocol

  • HighText Transfer Protocol

  • HyperText Transmission Protocol

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