Attempt Quiz | Pearl Institute Batala Quiz

Q1.

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Malware is:

A)

A network cable

B)

An email client

C)

A harmful software

D)

A computer game

Q2.

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Which protocol is commonly used to receive emails?

A)

HTTP

B)

SMTP

C)

SSH

D)

POP3/IMAP

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Cookies in a browser are primarily used to:

A)

Store small site data (sessions/preferences)

B)

Increase CPU speed

C)

Damage the computer

D)

Clean viruses

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The device that shares internet to multiple devices in a home is usually a:

A)

Printer

B)

Projector

C)

Router

D)

Scanner

Q5.

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Which is the safest way to download software?

A)

Random popups

B)

Unknown links

C)

Forwarded APK from chat

D)

Official website/app store

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Which action is safest when you receive an unknown link?

A)

Click immediately

B)

Reply with OTP

C)

Forward to friends

D)

Verify sender and avoid clicking

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HTTPS is more secure than HTTP because it uses:

A)

Encryption (TLS/SSL)

B)

A faster cable

C)

Compression

D)

More RAM

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Which of these is an example of two-factor authentication (2FA)?

A)

PIN only

B)

Password + OTP

C)

Password only

D)

Username only

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OTP should be:

A)

Posted on social media

B)

Shared only with bank staff

C)

Shared with anyone

D)

Never shared with anyone

Q10.

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The full form of URL is:

A)

Uniform Resource Locator

B)

Uniform Record Locator

C)

Unified Resource Link

D)

Universal Record Link

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Which protocol is used to transfer web pages?

A)

POP3

B)

FTP

C)

SMTP

D)

HTTP

Q12.

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The full form of Wi‑Fi is commonly referred to as:

A)

Web Finder

B)

Wireless Fidelity

C)

Wire Filter

D)

Wide Field

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Which protocol is used for sending emails?

A)

HTTP

B)

FTP

C)

IMAP only

D)

SMTP

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Which is a common sign of a phishing email?

A)

No links

B)

Email from your saved contact only

C)

Correct domain and no urgency

D)

Spelling mistakes and urgent payment request

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Which of these is a web browser?

A)

Windows

B)

MS Word

C)

Chrome

D)

Linux

Q16.

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Public Wi‑Fi is risky mainly because:

A)

It disables Bluetooth

B)

It is always slow

C)

It damages battery

D)

Data can be intercepted if not secured

Q17.

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Phishing is an attempt to:

A)

Encrypt files for backup

B)

Steal sensitive information by pretending to be trusted

C)

Repair a computer

D)

Speed up internet

Q18.

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A strong password should typically include:

A)

Your name and birthdate

B)

Only numbers

C)

A mix of letters, numbers and symbols

D)

Only lowercase letters

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A firewall is used to:

A)

Print pages

B)

Format hard disk

C)

Block/allow network traffic based on rules

D)

Increase monitor size

Q20.

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A VPN helps by:

A)

Formatting drives

B)

Deleting cookies

C)

Making monitor brighter

D)

Creating an encrypted tunnel for traffic