Internet & Web — Set 4
Abbreviations · इंटरनेट और वेब · Questions 31–40 of 60
What does 'SaaS' stand for in cloud computing?
Correct Answer: C. Software as a Service
SaaS is a software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted. Users access the applications via a web browser instead of installing them locally. Google Workspace and Salesforce are common examples of SaaS.
What is the full form of 'URL'?
Correct Answer: B. Uniform Resource Locator
URL is the address of a resource on the web. It was first standardized in 1994. Every webpage has a unique URL that allows browsers to find and display it.
What does 'VoIP' stand for in communication technology?
Correct Answer: C. Voice over Internet Protocol
VoIP allows users to make voice calls using a broadband internet connection instead of a regular phone line. It converts voice into digital data packets for transmission. Popular services like Skype and WhatsApp use this technology.
In networking, what does 'DHCP' stand for?
Correct Answer: A. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DHCP is a network management protocol used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network. This eliminates the need for manual configuration by network administrators. It operates on a client-server model.
What does 'PHP' stand for in server-side scripting?
Correct Answer: B. PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor
The correct answer is 'PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor'. PHP is a popular general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited to web development. Originally it stood for Personal Home Page, but it is now a recursive acronym. It is used by millions of websites, including Wikipedia and Facebook.
What is the full form of 'WAP'?
Correct Answer: A. Wireless Application Protocol
WAP is a technical standard for accessing information over a mobile wireless network. It was used in early mobile phones to provide basic web browsing capabilities. It has since been largely replaced by modern mobile browsers and 4G/5G technology.
What does 'ADSL' stand for in internet connection types?
Correct Answer: D. Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
ADSL is a type of DSL technology that provides higher download speeds than upload speeds. It is one of the most common technologies used for residential broadband internet. It uses existing copper telephone lines for data transmission.
In web programming, what does 'DOM' stand for?
Correct Answer: D. Document Object Model
The DOM is a programming interface for web documents. It represents the page so that programs can change the document structure, style, and content. Browsers create a DOM tree when they load a web page.
What does 'MIME' stand for in internet standards?
Correct Answer: C. Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions
MIME is a standard that extends the format of email to support non-ASCII text and attachments. It allows for the transmission of images, audio, and video files over email. It is also used by web servers to identify the type of file being sent to a browser.
What is the full form of 'PaaS' in cloud services?
Correct Answer: B. Platform as a Service
PaaS is a category of cloud computing services that provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications. It removes the complexity of building and maintaining the underlying infrastructure. Heroku and Microsoft Azure are examples of PaaS.