Grade IX – Information and Communication Technology
Chapter 6: Getting Connected – Internet
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Internet is a network of computers. (Answer: Computers)
2. The full form of WWW is World Wide Web.
3. The Internet works on the Client-Server model.
4. The main protocol used for the Internet is TCP/IP.
5. Google is an example of a search engine.
6. Chrome is a web browser.
7. The device that connects your computer to the Internet is a Modem.
8. ISP stands for Internet Service Provider.
9. FTP is used for transferring files.
10. HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol.
11. HTTPS stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure.
12. HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP.
13. The 'S' in HTTPS represents Secure.
14. URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator.
15. Edge is not a search engine.
16. The first page of a website is called Homepage.
17. A collection of web pages is called a Website.
18. Outlook is used to send and receive emails.
19. All of FTP, HTTP, and TCP/IP are Internet protocols.
20. The physical path for data is called Medium.
21. The global system of networks is called Internet.
22. Firewall protects a network.
23. SMTP is used for sending e-mails.
24. POP3 is used for receiving e-mails.
25. Amazon is an example of e-commerce.
26. Word processing is not an Internet application.
27. Copying data from the Internet is called Downloading.
28. Facebook is a social networking site.
29. Google Drive is an online storage service.
30. The domain suffix identifies website type.
B. HTTP and HTTPS (3 Points Each)
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol):
1. Used to transfer web pages over the Internet.
2. Defines communication rules between web browser and server.
3. Data is not encrypted and can be intercepted.
HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure):
1. Secure version of HTTP using SSL/TLS encryption.
2. Ensures data security and privacy.
3. Used for secure transactions like banking and shopping.
C. Difference Between FTP and HTTP
Basis FTP (File Transfer Protocol) HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)
Full Form File Transfer Protocol HyperText Transfer Protocol
Purpose Used to upload/download files between computers.
Used to access and transfer web pages.
Data Type Transfers binary and text files. Transfers hypertext (HTML) documents.
Port Used Uses ports 20 and 21. Uses port 80 or 443 (HTTPS).
Security Less secure unless encrypted. HTTPS provides secure data transfer.
Example Use Uploading website files. Viewing a website in a browser.
D. Short Type Questions
1. Define Internet – A global network of interconnected computers.
2. What is a web browser? – A software to access websites on the Internet.
3. Define URL – Uniform Resource Locator, address to access resources online.
4. What is ISP? – Internet Service Provider.
5. What is a search engine? – Tool to find information online (Google, Bing).
6. State two Internet protocols – HTTP and FTP.
7. Differentiate HTTP and HTTPS – HTTPS is secure with encryption.
E. Long Type Questions
1. Explain the working of the Internet: The Internet connects millions of computers worldwide using
TCP/IP. Data travels through ISPs via routers and servers, reaching the destination system
securely.
2. Describe major services of the Internet: (a) Email (b) World Wide Web (c) Chat/Video
conferencing (d) E-commerce (e) Online Education and Research.
3. Discuss the impact of the Internet on modern life: It has revolutionized communication,
commerce, learning, and information sharing globally, while also bringing cybersecurity challenges.
