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Language and the World Wide Web

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the relationship between language and the World Wide Web.
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using natural language processing (NLP) on the World Wide Web?

  1. Improved search results

  2. Enhanced machine translation

  3. Automated spam filtering

  4. Increased website traffic

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NLP can help improve search results, enhance machine translation, and automate spam filtering, but it does not directly impact website traffic.

What is the main purpose of a web browser?

  1. To display web pages

  2. To send and receive emails

  3. To store files

  4. To run software applications

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A web browser's primary function is to retrieve and display web pages from the internet.

What is the difference between a URL and a domain name?

  1. A URL is the address of a specific web page, while a domain name is the address of a website.

  2. A URL is the address of a website, while a domain name is the address of a specific web page.

  3. A URL and a domain name are the same thing.

  4. There is no difference between a URL and a domain name.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the unique address of a specific web page, while a domain name is the address of the website that hosts the page.

What is the most common markup language used to create web pages?

  1. HTML

  2. CSS

  3. JavaScript

  4. PHP

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating web pages.

What is the purpose of CSS?

  1. To define the structure of a web page

  2. To define the appearance of a web page

  3. To define the behavior of a web page

  4. To define the content of a web page

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is used to define the appearance of web pages, including the layout, fonts, and colors.

What is the purpose of JavaScript?

  1. To define the structure of a web page

  2. To define the appearance of a web page

  3. To define the behavior of a web page

  4. To define the content of a web page

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

JavaScript is a scripting language used to define the behavior of web pages, such as responding to user input, performing calculations, and creating dynamic content.

What is the difference between a web server and a web browser?

  1. A web server stores web pages, while a web browser displays them.

  2. A web server sends web pages to web browsers, while a web browser requests them.

  3. A web server runs on a computer, while a web browser runs on a mobile device.

  4. A web server is used to create web pages, while a web browser is used to view them.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A web server stores web pages and responds to requests from web browsers, while a web browser displays web pages and sends requests to web servers.

What is the purpose of a search engine?

  1. To find information on the World Wide Web

  2. To store information on the World Wide Web

  3. To display information on the World Wide Web

  4. To create information on the World Wide Web

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A search engine is a tool that helps users find information on the World Wide Web by searching through a vast collection of web pages.

What is the most popular search engine in the world?

  1. Google

  2. Bing

  3. Yahoo

  4. DuckDuckGo

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Google is the most popular search engine in the world, with a market share of over 90%.

What is the difference between a search engine and a web directory?

  1. A search engine uses keywords to find information, while a web directory uses categories.

  2. A search engine is more comprehensive than a web directory.

  3. A web directory is more comprehensive than a search engine.

  4. A search engine is faster than a web directory.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A search engine uses keywords to find information on the World Wide Web, while a web directory organizes websites into categories and subcategories.

What is the purpose of a web portal?

  1. To provide a single point of access to a variety of online services

  2. To store information on the World Wide Web

  3. To display information on the World Wide Web

  4. To create information on the World Wide Web

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A web portal is a website that provides a single point of access to a variety of online services, such as news, weather, email, and search.

What is the most popular web portal in the world?

  1. Yahoo

  2. MSN

  3. AOL

  4. Google

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yahoo is the most popular web portal in the world, with a market share of over 50%.

What is the difference between a web portal and a search engine?

  1. A web portal provides a single point of access to a variety of online services, while a search engine helps users find information on the World Wide Web.

  2. A web portal is more comprehensive than a search engine.

  3. A search engine is more comprehensive than a web portal.

  4. A web portal is faster than a search engine.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A web portal provides a single point of access to a variety of online services, such as news, weather, email, and search, while a search engine helps users find information on the World Wide Web by searching through a vast collection of web pages.

What is the purpose of a social networking site?

  1. To connect people with similar interests

  2. To store information on the World Wide Web

  3. To display information on the World Wide Web

  4. To create information on the World Wide Web

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A social networking site is a website that allows users to connect with other people who share their interests and activities.

What is the most popular social networking site in the world?

  1. Facebook

  2. Twitter

  3. Instagram

  4. TikTok

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Facebook is the most popular social networking site in the world, with over 2 billion active users.

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