Topic MCQs · Computer Science
97 MCQs on Internet sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 60 solved papers (2019–2026). Below are the top 92 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.
Correct Answer: Develop web pages
The correct answer is Develop web pages, as asked in this question on Internet.
From: Assistant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Web Browser
The correct answer is Web Browser, as asked in this question on Internet.
From: Assistant/Office Assistant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: URL
The correct answer is URL, as asked in this question on Internet.
From: ESE General Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Ray Tomlinson
Ray Tomlinson is credited with inventing network email in 1971 by using the '@' symbol to separate the user from the destination server.
From: PMS Phase-I Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Web browser
A web browser is the software application used to access and surf the internet.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: E-commerce
The correct answer is E-commerce, as asked in this question on Internet.
From: Sergeant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: It prevents the saving of history, cookies, and searches on the browser.
The correct answer is It prevents the saving of history, cookies, and searches on the browser., as asked in this question on Internet.
From: Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Blind Carbon Copy
In email terminology, BCC stands for Blind Carbon Copy, which allows sending an email to a recipient without other recipients seeing that address.
From: PPSC Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Downloading
Downloading refers to receiving data or a file from a remote system, typically a server, to your local computer.
From: PPSC Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Username
An email address consists of a username (local part), followed by the '@' symbol and the domain name.
From: PPSC Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Inbox
In email systems, the Inbox is the default directory where incoming messages are stored.
From: PPSC Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Tim Berners-Lee
Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN.
From: PPSC Building Inspector Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Email servers
Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo are web-based email services that act as email servers for managing user accounts and messages.
From: PPSC Data Entry Operator Punjab Police Special Branch Past Paper 2025 (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Storing user data and preferences
Cookies are small pieces of data stored by websites on a user's browser to remember user information and session preferences.
From: PPSC Data Entry Operator Punjab Police Special Branch Past Paper 2025 (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Accessing and sharing information over the internet
The World Wide Web is an information system where documents and other web resources are identified by URLs and accessible via the internet.
From: PPSC Data Entry Operator Punjab Police Special Branch Past Paper 2025 (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, which is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.
From: PPSC Data Entry Operator Punjab Police Special Branch Past Paper 2025 (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: A global computer network connecting millions of devices
The internet is a global network of interconnected computer networks that use standard protocols to communicate.
From: PPSC Data Entry Operator Punjab Police Special Branch Past Paper 2025 (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: HTML
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language used to create and structure pages on the World Wide Web.
From: PPSC Data Entry Operator Punjab Police Special Branch Past Paper 2025 (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Google
Google is the most widely used and dominant search engine globally.
From: PPSC General Knowledge and Subject Specific Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: username@website.com
A valid email address follows the pattern of local-part@domain.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk BS-11 Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 25 MB
The standard maximum attachment size for a single email in Gmail is 25 megabytes.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Drop Box
Dropbox is a well-known personal cloud storage service that allows users to store and synchronize files online.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Send received email to another recipient
Forwarding allows users to pass on an email they have received to a new recipient.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector Punjab Police Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Gmail
Gmail is a widely used web-based email service provided by Google.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector Punjab Police Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Access favorite website
A bookmark is a saved shortcut to a specific webpage, allowing quick access.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector Punjab Police Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Draft
Emails that are not successfully sent or are in the process of being composed are typically stored in the Drafts folder.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector Punjab Police Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Save login details
Cookies are used by websites to remember user preferences and login sessions.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector Punjab Police Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: SMTP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the standard protocol for sending emails across the internet.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector Punjab Police Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: To access a specific website
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the web address used to identify and locate a resource or website on the internet.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector Service Quota Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox is a popular free and open-source web browser.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector Service Quota Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Gmail
Gmail is a free email service provided by Google.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector Service Quota Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Carbon copy
In email terminology, CC stands for Carbon Copy, allowing secondary recipients to receive a copy of the message.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: lol
'lol' is an internet slang abbreviation, whereas Yahoo, Bing, and Google are widely used web search engines.
From: PPSC Assistant Director (BS-17) Local Government Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Uploading
Sending data from a local system to a remote server on the internet is called uploading.
From: PPSC Corporal (BS-11) Counter Terrorism Department Punjab Police Past Paper 2024 (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Subject
The subject line introduces the email content; however, the actual content body is the primary message text (though 'Subject' is listed as the answer, in technical terms the body is the message area).
From: PPSC Corporal (BS-11) Counter Terrorism Department Punjab Police Past Paper 2024 (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Web Browser
A web browser is the software application used to access information on the World Wide Web, such as merchant websites.
From: PPSC Deputy Secretary/Controller of Examinations Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Browser
A web browser is a software application used to access and view websites on the Internet.
From: PPSC Excise and Taxation Inspector Past Paper 2024 (Paper 2) Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: URL
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the unique address of a web resource.
From: PPSC Inspector Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Web Browser
A web browser (like Chrome, Safari, or Edge) is a software application designed to retrieve, render, and traverse information resources on the World Wide Web.
From: PPSC Tehsildar & Consolidation Officer Board of Revenue Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: username@website.info
A valid email requires a local part (username), an '@' symbol, and a valid domain name (like website.info).
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Agriculture Department Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: All of these
Modern communication platforms like Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and WhatsApp all support the attachment and transmission of multimedia and document files.
From: PPSC Assistant Administrative Officer (BS-16) Information & Culture Department Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: A collection of linked information residing on computers connected by the internet
The WWW is an information system where documents and web resources are identified by URLs and are accessible over the Internet.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Revenue Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: All of these
Modern email clients support the attachment of various multimedia elements including audio, video, and data files.
From: PPSC Junior Computer Operator (BS-12) Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Refresh
Browsers use the Refresh (or Reload) button, often mapped to the F5 key, to re-fetch and update the contents of a webpage.
From: PPSC Junior Computer Operator (BS-12) Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Email
Electronic mail (Email) allows users to send rich messages containing text, along with attachments like audio and video files.
From: PPSC Junior Computer Operator (BS-12) Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Email server
Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail act as web-based email servers and providers handling the sending, receiving, and storage of emails.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) CPD Public Prosecutors Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Cache
Web cache stores site data locally on your computer to significantly speed up loading times upon subsequent visits.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Special Education Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Spider
Search engines use bots called spiders (or web crawlers) to automatically browse the web and index pages.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Processing Agriculture Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: All of these
While a browser is the specific software tool, surfing and navigation describe the act; the official key historically accepts 'All of these' for this generalized query.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Processing Agriculture Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Information System
The World Wide Web is an information system where documents and other web resources are identified by URLs and interlinked by hypertext.
From: PPSC Naib Tehsildar (BS-14) General Knowledge Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Home page
The home page is the main, introductory webpage of a website that typically serves as a hub linking to other pages on the site.
From: PPSC Naib Tehsildar (BS-14) General Knowledge Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Home page
A home page is the default or initial webpage that loads when a web browser is launched.
From: PPSC Naib Tehsildar (BS-14) Revenue Department Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Browser
A web browser is the software application used to access and view websites on the Internet.
From: PPSC Naib Tehsildar (BS-14) Revenue Department Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Hyperlink
A hyperlink is a digital reference to data that the user can follow by clicking to navigate between pages or documents.
From: PPSC Naib Tehsildar (BS-14) Revenue Department Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: All of these
Modern email clients support attaching various file formats, including documents (text), images, audio files, and short video clips.
From: PPSC Store Officer (BS-16) Agriculture Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Uniform Resource Locator
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a reference or address to a web resource on a computer network and a mechanism for retrieving it.
From: PPSC Various Posts (BS-17 & BS-18) Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Web links
Hyperlinks (or web links) are used to navigate between different pages on a website or across the internet.
From: PPSC Assistant Board of Revenue Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Sign up
The process of registering or creating a new digital account is referred to as 'Signing up'.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (Service Quota) Punjab Police Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Blogs
A blog (short for weblog) is an online journal or informational website displaying information in reverse chronological order.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (Service Quota) Punjab Police Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: World-wide web
The World Wide Web (WWW) is an information system where documents and web resources are accessed over the Internet.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (Service Quota) Punjab Police Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Writing a letter
An email is the digital equivalent of drafting, addressing, and sending a traditional letter.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (Service Quota) Punjab Police Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Advance search
Advanced search functions allow users to apply specific filters (like date, exact phrase, domain) to narrow down results.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (Service Quota) Punjab Police Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: E-Commerce
Electronic commerce (e-commerce) refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet.
From: PPSC Tehsildar & Board of Revenue Past Paper 2021 (Paper 2) Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Receiver's email address
While subjects and messages can be left blank, an email protocol absolutely requires a valid destination address.
From: PPSC Accountant Local Government & Community Development Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: None of these
Technically, web browsers (a specific software) are used to access web pages, and URLs structure addresses. Given the confusing options in the actual exam, 'None of these' was deemed the closest logical strict answer.
From: PPSC Assistant Livestock & Dairy Development Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Windows
Windows is an operating system developed by Microsoft, whereas Google, MSN (Bing), and Yahoo provide search engine services.
From: PPSC Data Entry Operator Punjab Police Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Home page
The home page acts as the main gateway or introductory landing point for navigating a website.
From: PPSC Inspector Anti-Corruption Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Downloading
Downloading is the transmission of a file or data from a remote system (like a web server) to a local system.
From: PPSC Inspector Anti-Corruption Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Search Engines
Search engines use web crawlers to build indexed databases of webpages to facilitate quick retrieval based on keywords.
From: PPSC Service Centre Officials (PLRA) Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Web Browser
A Web Browser is application software used specifically for accessing, retrieving, and displaying content on the World Wide Web.
From: PPSC Service Centre Officials (PLRA) Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: All of these
Internet access is widely provided via coaxial cables, high-speed fiber optics, and wireless (Wi-Fi) connections.
From: PPSC Service Centre Officials (PLRA) Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a popular cross-platform web browser developed by Google.
From: PPSC Service Centre Officials (PLRA) Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: None of these
A web browser (like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge) is the application software used to access and view webpages, which is not listed in the options.
From: PPSC Zakat & Ushr Department Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Facebook
Google+ was a social network owned and operated by Google, primarily designed as a direct competitor and alternative to Facebook.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Labour & Human Resource Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Domain name
A standard email address consists of a local part (username) and a domain name separated by an '@' symbol.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Lahore High Court Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: URL
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which serves as the unique address used to access a specific webpage on the internet.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Labour Welfare Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: URL
A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the standard term for the web address used to locate resources on the internet.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Planning (BS-17) Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Facebook
Google+ was a social network owned and operated by Google, designed to compete with social media giant Facebook.
From: PPSC Assistant S&GAD Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: E-Commerce
Amazon is primarily recognized globally as a leading electronic commerce (e-commerce) platform.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Punjab Police Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Receiver's Email Id
An email cannot be routed over the internet without the precise, active email address of the intended recipient.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk (BS-11) Labour and Human Resource Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: World Wide Web
WWW is an information system where documents and other web resources are identified by URLs and accessible over the Internet.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Board of Revenue Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Vint Cerf
Vint Cerf, along with Bob Kahn, is recognized as the "Father of the Internet" for co-designing the TCP/IP protocols.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Board of Revenue Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: @
The '@' symbol separates the user's local name from the domain name (service provider) in an email address.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk S&GAD Past Paper 2019 (Paper 2) Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Google
Google is the world's largest and most widely used web search engine, dominating the global market share.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk S&GAD Past Paper 2019 (Paper 2) Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: E-Commerce
Amazon is primarily recognized as one of the world's largest e-commerce and cloud computing platforms.
From: PPSC Labour Inspector (BS-14) Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Uniform Resource Locator
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is a reference (address) to a resource on the Internet.
From: PPSC Protocol Officer S&GAD Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: AltaVista
AltaVista, established in 1995, was one of the earliest and most popular web search engines before being surpassed by Google.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector (Open Merit) Punjab Police Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Stale file handle
A 'stale file handle' is an operating system error related to network file systems, not an email delivery failure reason.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector (Open Merit) Punjab Police Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Alta Vista
AltaVista was launched in 1995, making it significantly older than Google and MSN Search (both launched in 1998).
From: PPSC Sub Inspector (Service Quota) Punjab Police Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Spam
Unsolicited, bulk emails sent to a large number of recipients are universally referred to as spam.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector (Service Quota) Punjab Police Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: America Online
AOL stands for America Online.
From: GK & Current Affairs: Most Repeated Questions in NTS Tests — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: Modem
A modulator-demodulator is more commonly known as a modem.
From: GK & Current Affairs: Most Repeated Questions in NTS Tests — Solved MCQs · FPSC
The bank holds 97 questions tagged "Internet" under Computer Science, drawn from 60 solved papers (2019–2026). After merging the same question asked in multiple papers, 92 are distinct; this page shows the top 92.
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