Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q941: What was one of the earliest uses of the Internet for communication?
- A: Instant messaging
- B: Email
- C: Streaming video
- D: VoIP
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B
Q942: What does the term "streaming" refer to in Internet multimedia?
- A: Real-time transport of audio and video
- B: Content delivery via FTP
- C: Email communication
- D: Remote desktop access
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A
Q943: Which protocol is used for sending email messages?
- A: POP3
- B: IMAP
- C: SMTP
- D: MIME
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C
Q944: What does MIME stand for in email protocols?
- A: Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions
- B: Mail Internet Management Extensions
- C: Mailing Internet Messaging Environment
- D: Multiple Internet Messaging Extensions
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A
Q945: Which protocol helps in converting non-ASCII data to a format compatible with SMTP?
- A: POP3
- B: MIME
- C: IMAP
- D: SMTP
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B
Q946: What is the main function of the Post Office Protocol Version 3 (POP3)?
- A: To send emails
- B: To convert data formats
- C: To store messages on a local machine
- D: To access email on a mail server
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C
Q947: What is the primary use of the Internet Mail Access Protocol (IMAP)?
- A: To send text messages
- B: To store messages on a local machine
- C: To maintain and access mail messages on a mail server
- D:
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C
Q948: Which protocol is used to maintain email messages in folders?
- A: SMTP
- B: IMAP
- C: POP3
- D: MIME
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B
Q949: How does POP3 differ from IMAP in terms of message storage?
- A: POP3 stores messages on the mail server; IMAP stores messages locally
- B: POP3 stores messages locally; IMAP stores messages on the mail server
- C:
- D:
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B
Q950: Which application is considered one of the oldest for Internet communication?
- A: Twitter-based tweets
- B: Browser-based chatting
- C: Facebook wall
- D: E-mail
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D