Software & Internet Acronyms Practice
Delhi Police Exam
Practice Questions
What is the full form of HTML?
Options: (a) HyperText Transfer Link (b) HyperText Markup Language (c) HyperText Management Layer (d) Hyper Transfer Markup Language
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HyperText Markup Language
Which protocol is used for secure web browsing?
Options: (a) HTTP (b) HTTPS (c) FTP (d) SMTP
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HTTPS
What does URL stand for?
Options: (a) Uniform Resource Locator (b) Universal Resource Link (c) Uniform Request Location (d) Universal Retrieval Link
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Uniform Resource Locator
Which of the following is used to send emails?
Options: (a) FTP (b) SMTP (c) POP3 (d) DNS
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SMTP
DNS is used to:
Options: (a) Assign IP addresses (b) Translate domain names to IP addresses (c) Encrypt data (d) Store web pages
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Translate domain names to IP addresses
PDF stands for:
Options: (a) Program Data File (b) Portable Document Format (c) Personal Data Folder (d) Private Document File
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Portable Document Format
Which protocol transfers files between computers?
Options: (a) HTTP (b) FTP (c) DNS (d) SMTP
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FTP
IMAP protocol is used for:
Options: (a) Sending emails (b) Receiving emails while keeping them on the server (c) Encrypting emails (d) Accessing websites
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Receiving emails while keeping them on the server
WWW stands for:
Options: (a) World Wide Web (b) Web Wide World (c) Wide World Web (d) World Web Wide
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World Wide Web
VPN is used for:
Options: (a) Faster internet speed (b) Securing internet connection (c) Transferring files (d) Sending emails
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Securing internet connection
HTTP is used to:
Options: (a) Access email servers (b) Transfer web pages (c) Assign IP addresses (d) Encrypt data
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Transfer web pages
IP in networking stands for:
Options: (a) Internet Protocol (b) Internal Program (c) Interconnected Process (d) Internet Process
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Internet Protocol
Which of these converts domain names to numbers?
Options: (a) DNS (b) HTTP (c) FTP (d) ISP
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DNS
POP3 is used for:
Options: (a) Sending emails (b) Receiving emails (c) Browsing websites (d) Transferring files
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Receiving emails
ISP stands for:
Options: (a) Internal Service Provider (b) Internet Service Provider (c) Internet Secure Protocol (d) Internal Secure Provider
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Internet Service Provider
Practice Assignment
Task: Create a "Software & Internet Acronym Sheet"
Create a comprehensive reference sheet of important software and internet acronyms.
Open MS Word / Excel
Create a 2-column table:
- Column 1 → Acronym (e.g., HTML, HTTP, URL, PDF, SMTP)
- Column 2 → Full Form + One-line Use
Apply bold to acronyms and blue font color to full forms
Save the file as Software_Internet_Acronyms.docx
Pro Tip: Revise the sheet daily. Try making a mini quiz for yourself — hide answers, time yourself for 10 seconds per question.
Memory Tricks & Quick Recap
H in HTML/HTTP → Web-related / HyperText
P in SMTP/FTP → Protocol / Process
U in URL → Uniform / Universal Locator
HTTPS → Always remember "S = Secure"
DNS → Think Name → Number translation
Flashcards or tables work best for acronyms memorization
Exam Tip: These 20 acronyms and their uses are highly likely to appear in Delhi Police Constable / Sub-Inspector computer knowledge section. Practice regularly and revise before the exam!
Additional Practice Questions
Which of the following is used to access a web page?
Options: (a) URL (b) FTP (c) SMTP (d) DNS
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URL
HTTPS provides:
Options: (a) Faster internet speed (b) Secure encrypted communication (c) Email services (d) File transfer only
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Secure encrypted communication
HTML is used for:
Options: (a) Programming software (b) Designing web pages (c) Email communication (d) File storage
View Answer
Designing web pages
Which protocol is specifically used for file transfer?
Options: (a) HTTP (b) FTP (c) HTTPS (d) IMAP
View Answer
FTP
Which acronym identifies each device uniquely in a network?
Options: (a) URL (b) IP (c) DNS (d) FTP
View Answer
IP
You've completed Software & Internet Acronyms Practice!
Courage Tip: Regular practice is key to mastering these acronyms. Create flashcards or use the table method suggested in the practice assignment. Focus on understanding the purpose of each protocol and acronym rather than just memorizing. These questions frequently appear in Delhi Police computer sections and can be easy marks if you're well-prepared.
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