Digital World GK Questions for Inter-School Quiz Competition
Q: What does 'HTTP' stand for?
A: HyperText Transfer Protocol
Q: What is the full form of 'URL'?
A: Uniform Resource Locator
Q: Who is known as the father of the World Wide Web?
A: Tim Berners-Lee
Q: What is the name of the first mechanical computer?
A: The Analytical Engine
Q: Which company developed the first personal computer?
A: IBM
Q: What does 'HTML' stand for?
A: HyperText Markup Language
Q: In what year was the first iPhone released?
A: 2007
Q: What does 'IP' in IP address stand for?
A: Internet Protocol
Q: Who founded Microsoft?
A: Bill Gates and Paul Allen
Q: What is the primary function of a router?
A: To forward data packets between computer networks
Q: What does the 'WWW' in a website URL stand for?
A: World Wide Web
Q: Which company owns the Android operating system?
A: Google
Q: What is the full form of 'PDF'?
A: Portable Document Format
Q: Who is credited with creating Linux?
A: Linus Torvalds
Q: What does 'VPN' stand for?
A: Virtual Private Network
Q: Which protocol is used to send email?
A: SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
Q: What is the maximum length of a Tweet on Twitter?
A: 280 characters
Q: What is a 'firewall' in networking?
A: A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
Q: Which country has the highest number of internet users?
A: China
Q: What is the full form of 'DNS'?
A: Domain Name System
Q: Which social media platform is known for its disappearing messages?
A: Snapchat
Q: What does 'IoT' stand for?
A: Internet of Things
Q: What is the purpose of a 'domain name' on the internet?
A: To translate IP addresses into human-readable names
Q: What is the name of Google?s search algorithm?
A: PageRank
Q: Who is the CEO of Facebook (now Meta) as of 2024?
A: Mark Zuckerberg
Q: Which programming language is known as the language of the web?
A: JavaScript
Q: What does 'CSS' stand for in web design?
A: Cascading Style Sheets
Q: What is the primary programming language used for Android app development?
A: Java
Q: Which programming language was developed by Guido van Rossum?
A: Python
Q: What is the name of Apple's programming language for iOS development?
A: Swift
Q: What does 'SQL' stand for?
A: Structured Query Language
Q: Which company developed the Java programming language?
A: Sun Microsystems
Q: What is the term for a software bug that causes a program to crash?
A: A fatal error
Q: What does 'IDE' stand for in software development?
A: Integrated Development Environment
Q: Which programming language is often associated with artificial intelligence?
A: Python
Q: What does 'phishing' refer to in cybersecurity?
A: A type of social engineering attack used to steal user data
Q: What is the purpose of encryption?
A: To protect data by converting it into a code
Q: Which antivirus company was founded by John McAfee?
A: McAfee
Q: What does 'DDoS' stand for?
A: Distributed Denial of Service
Q: What is the term for unauthorized access to a network or computer?
A: Hacking
Q: What does 'two-factor authentication' mean?
A: A security process that requires two different authentication methods
Q: What is the main purpose of a CAPTCHA?
A: To distinguish between human and automated access to websites
Q: Which law governs data protection in the European Union?
A: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Q: What does 'malware' stand for?
A: Malicious Software
Q: What is a 'Trojan horse' in the context of cybersecurity?
A: A type of malware disguised as legitimate software
Q: What is the main circuit board of a computer called?
A: Motherboard
Q: What does 'RAM' stand for in computing?
A: Random Access Memory
Q: What is the primary storage device used in modern laptops and desktops?
A: Solid State Drive (SSD)
Q: What does 'CPU' stand for?
A: Central Processing Unit
Q: What is the function of a GPU?
A: Graphics Processing Unit, responsible for rendering images and videos
Q: What does 'AI' stand for in technology?
A: Artificial Intelligence
Q: Which technology is used to create cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin?
A: Blockchain
Q: What is the main application of 3D printing?
A: Creating three-dimensional objects from digital models
Q: What does 'VR' stand for?
A: Virtual Reality
Q: What is a 'smart contract' in blockchain technology?
A: A self-executing contract with the terms of the agreement directly written into code
Q: Which company owns YouTube?
A: Google
Q: What does 'OTT' stand for in digital streaming?
A: Over-The-Top
Q: Which video game franchise features characters like Mario and Luigi?
A: Super Mario
Q: What is the full form of 'GIF'?
A: Graphics Interchange Format
Q: What does '4K' refer to in video resolution?
A: A resolution of approximately 4000 pixels across the horizontal axis
Q: Which company created the Photoshop software?
A: Adobe
Q: What does 'API' stand for in software development?
A: Application Programming Interface
Q: What is the primary function of cloud computing?
A: To deliver computing services over the internet
Q: Who is the founder of Amazon?
A: Jeff Bezos
Q: What does 'P2P' stand for in networking?
A: Peer-to-Peer
Q: Which social media platform was initially launched for college students?
A: Facebook
Q: What does 'SEO' stand for in digital marketing?
A: Search Engine Optimization
Q: What does 'USB' stand for?
A: Universal Serial Bus
Q: What is the full form of 'FTP'?
A: File Transfer Protocol
Q: Which technology is used for contactless payments?
A: Near Field Communication (NFC)
