Internet & Web — Set 5
Abbreviations · इंटरनेट और वेब · Questions 41–50 of 60
What is the full form of 'XML'?
Correct Answer: A. Extensible Markup Language
The correct answer is 'Extensible Markup Language'. XML is used for storing and transporting data. It is designed to be self-descriptive. It is a standard of the W3C.
What does 'BCC' stand for in an email context?
Correct Answer: D. Blind Carbon Copy
BCC allows you to send an email to multiple recipients without them seeing each other's addresses. It is useful for protecting privacy when emailing a large group. The primary recipient is unaware that a copy was sent to the BCC list.
What does 'IaaS' stand for in cloud infrastructure?
Correct Answer: D. Infrastructure as a Service
IaaS provides on-demand access to fundamental computing resources like virtual machines, storage, and networking. Users can rent these resources instead of buying and maintaining physical hardware. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading IaaS provider.
In the context of the web, what does 'URL' represent?
Correct Answer: B. Uniform Resource Locator
URL is the global address used to locate resources on the World Wide Web. It was defined in 1994 by Tim Berners-Lee. A typical URL includes the protocol, domain, and specific resource path.
What does 'SMTP' stand for in communication?
Correct Answer: C. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
SMTP is used to send email messages. It works on the application layer of the OSI model. Most email systems use SMTP to send messages from one server to another.
What is the full form of 'FTP'?
Correct Answer: A. File Transfer Protocol
FTP is used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a network. It is built on a client-server model architecture. It uses separate control and data connections.
What does 'WiFi' signify in networking?
Correct Answer: B. Wireless Fidelity
WiFi is a wireless networking technology. It allows devices such as computers and phones to interface with the Internet. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standards.
What is the full form of 'HTML'?
Correct Answer: A. Hyper Text Markup Language
HTML is the standard markup language for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser. It can be assisted by technologies such as CSS and JavaScript. It was first released in 1993.
What does 'TCP' stand for in computer networking?
Correct Answer: B. Transmission Control Protocol
TCP provides reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of a stream of octets between applications. It is one of the main protocols of the Internet Protocol Suite. It is used by many internet applications like the web and email.
What does 'GEMS' stand for in this specific context (Bonus Question Rule)?
Correct Answer: C. General Essential Master Series
In various academic contexts, GEMS often refers to a series of high-frequency or essential facts. These are core concepts commonly found in textbooks and educational material. This question marks the beginning of our essential facts section.