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Networks, internet and web

29 Previous Year Questions from 2006–2025 · answers and explanations included

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29 of 29 questions
Question 1 of 29Original Question No.: 24Asked in: December 2006 Paper II

Convergent media buying is related to:

  1. Television
  2. Internet
  3. Radio
  4. Outdoor
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B. Internet

The keyed response is option 2, “Internet”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 2 of 29Original Question No.: 27Asked in: December 2006 Paper II

Assertion (A): Internet is a medium of confidential communication between members of a group. Reason (R): On internet any message can be accessed by anyone else.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false

Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true, but (R) is false. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 3 of 29Original Question No.: 31Asked in: December 2006 Paper II

Assertion (A): In the near future newspapers will disappear. Reason (R): The rate of growth of television and Internet is very high.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false

Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true, but (R) is false. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 4 of 29Original Question No.: 45Asked in: June 2006 Paper II

Match the list 1 (Cities) with list (2) Media Schools (a) Chennai 1. Manorama (b) Pune 2. ACJ (c) Kottayam 3. I I M C (d) New Delhi 4. Symbiosis Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)

  1. 3 2 1 4
  2. 2 4 1 3
  3. 4 1 2 3
  4. 2 3 1 4
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D. 2 3 1 4

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: 2 3 1 4. Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.

Question 5 of 29Original Question No.: 23Asked in: December 2007 Paper II

The computer language for formatting documents to transmit through the world wide web is:

  1. HTML
  2. binary
  3. assembly
  4. linux
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A. HTML

The keyed response is option 1, “HTML”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 6 of 29Original Question No.: 4Asked in: June 2011 Paper II

Skype, the software application which allows users to make free voice and video calls and chats over the internet has been acquired by

  1. Yahoo
  2. Microsoft
  3. Google
  4. Apple
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B. Microsoft

The keyed response is option 2, “Microsoft”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 7 of 29Original Question No.: 6Asked in: June 2011 Paper II

Which of the following terms is not related to online media?

  1. Weblog
  2. Website
  3. Gravure
  4. Phishing
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C. Gravure

The keyed response is option 3, “Gravure”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 8 of 29Original Question No.: 32Asked in: June 2011 Paper II

In the history of evolution of radio communication in India, the correct sequence is

  1. AIR – FM – Digital Audio Broadcasting – Internet Radio
  2. FM – AIR – Digital Audio Broadcasting – Internet Radio
  3. AIR – Digital Audio Broadcasting – FM – Internet Radio
  4. AIR – Internet radio – FM – Digital Audio Broadcasting
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A. AIR – FM – Digital Audio Broadcasting – Internet Radio

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: AIR – FM – Digital Audio Broadcasting – Internet Radio. Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.

Question 9 of 29Original Question No.: 34Asked in: June 2011 Paper II

Search for the correct sequence on the following media appeared on the global scene

  1. Radio – Newspaper – TV – Internet
  2. Newspaper – Radio – TV – Internet
  3. Newspaper – Radio – Internet – TV
  4. Radio – TV – Newspaper – Internet
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B. Newspaper – Radio – TV – Internet

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: Newspaper – Radio – TV – Internet. Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.

Question 10 of 29Original Question No.: 41Asked in: June 2012 Paper III

Who identified that ‘online gambling is a serious issue that has not been addressed under any law’?

  1. Asian Cyber Law Institute
  2. Indian Online Institute
  3. Asian Internet Association
  4. American Cyber Law Institute
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A. Asian Cyber Law Institute

The keyed response is option 1, “Asian Cyber Law Institute”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 11 of 29Original Question No.: 25Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

A social psychologist, Albert Bandura, researched upon the imitation effect of

  1. Television violence
  2. Radio drama
  3. Internet comedy
  4. Fantasy films
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A. Television violence

The keyed response is option 1, “Television violence”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 12 of 29Original Question No.: 21Asked in: December 2014 Paper III

The careful organization of Website’s contents into hierarchical (or sequential) order, it is described as

  1. informational line
  2. information sequencing
  3. information architecture
  4. information processing
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C. information architecture

The keyed response is option 3, “information architecture”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 13 of 29Original Question No.: 71Asked in: December 2015 Paper III

What are the attributions for the rise of risk communication?

  1. Oral communication
  2. Written communication
  3. World Wide Web
  4. Human risks
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C. World Wide Web

The keyed response is option 3, “World Wide Web”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 14 of 29Original Question No.: 35Asked in: July 2016 Paper III

A series of recorded audio episodes to which audience can subscribe is known as

  1. Vodcast
  2. Podcast
  3. Sound forge
  4. Voice-over Internet protocol
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B. Podcast

The keyed response is option 2, “Podcast”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 15 of 29Original Question No.: 64Asked in: July 2016 Paper III

Write chronological sequence of evolution of internet

  1. ARPANET, TCP/IP, MILNET, NSFNET
  2. NSFNET, MILNET, TCP/IP, ARPANET
  3. MILNET, ARPANET, NSFNET, MILNET
  4. TCP/IP, NSFNET, ARPANET, MILNET
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A. ARPANET, TCP/IP, MILNET, NSFNET

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: ARPANET, TCP/IP, MILNET, NSFNET. Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.

Question 16 of 29Original Question No.: 58Asked in: November 2017 Paper III

Assertion (A): The invention of Internet was basically not for democratising the global communication system. Reason (R): It was initiated for the US military to control centres to communicate in the eventuality of a nuclear war. Code:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.

Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 17 of 29Original Question No.: 18Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

Neil Postman used the word ‘__________’ to criticise the medium’s strong overtones of entertainment.

  1. Rattling radio
  2. Insipid internet
  3. Junk television
  4. Wayward print
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C. Junk television

The keyed response is option 3, “Junk television”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 18 of 29Original Question No.: 65Asked in: December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I

Tele-communication Department has included which of the following directives and main conditions regarding internet provider licence? A. Licence Service Provision has to be limited only to the concerned area. B. The way to connect intermediataries and internet gateway is uncertain. C. The nature and form can by conveyed. D. Customer-centric protection and non-discriminatory service should be ensured. E. The service should not be limited to the given area. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A,B, C only
  2. A,C, D only
  3. B,D, E only
  4. D, E,A only
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B. A,C, D only

The keyed response is option 2, “A,C, D only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 19 of 29Original Question No.: 36Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

When was the first web browser released in the world?

  1. 1990
  2. 1991
  3. 1992
  4. 1995
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B. 1991

The keyed response is option 2, “1991”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 20 of 29Original Question No.: 40Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Who won the best actress award in the 95'" Academy Award?

  1. Michelle Yan
  2. Jamie lee curtis
  3. Jessica Chastain
  4. Michelle Yeoh
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D. Michelle Yeoh

The keyed response is option 4, “Michelle Yeoh”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 21 of 29Original Question No.: 89Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Given below are two statements Statements |: Internet in India today is the most converging medium in the world Statements |!: Digital inclusion is not completely related to issues pertaining to ease of technology In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

  1. Both Statement | and Statement || are true
  2. Both Statement | and Statement || are false
  3. Statement | is true but Statement II is false
  4. Statement| is false but Statement II is true
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A. Both Statement | and Statement || are true

The keyed response is option 1, “Both Statement | and Statement || are true”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 22 of 29Original Question No.: 90Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: The information Society describe the push towards computerized automation Reason R: The network society not grapples with its consequences In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. Both Aand R are correct and R is the correct explanation A
  2. Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation A
  3. Ais correct but R is not correct
  4. Ais not correct but R is correct
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C. Ais correct but R is not correct

Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Ais correct but R is not correct. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.

Question 23 of 29Original Question No.: 54Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Arrange the following in the ascending order of the year in which they first appeared. (A) Voice over Internet Available. (B) Google started as a research project at stanford university. (C) ARPANET's first public demonstration. (D) World Wide Web (W3C) founded. (E) Internet protocol suite standardised. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (©), ©, (8), (D), (A)
  2. (©), (E), (D), (B), (A)
  3. (©), (D), (E), (8), (A)
  4. (©, (A), (), (8), (E)
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B. (©), (E), (D), (B), (A)

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: (©), (E), (D), (B), (A). Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.

Question 24 of 29Original Question No.: 19Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

. ‘ a: Arrange the following in a sequential manner beginning from the first: A. Internet launched B. World Wide Web developed C. Facebook launched D. Internet Protocol TV starts E. Personnel Computer developed Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A,B, C,D,E
  2. B, D, Gas
  3. E,A;5B,D; €
  4. B,A, E, D, C
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C. E,A;5B,D; €

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: E,A;5B,D; €. Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.

Question 25 of 29Original Question No.: 29Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

Walter Benjamin is associated with?

  1. World Wide Web
  2. Catharsis
  3. Frankfurt School
  4. Media and Modernity
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C. Frankfurt School

The keyed response is option 3, “Frankfurt School”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this networks, internet and web question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 26 of 29Original Question No.: 48Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

Identify the correct statements from the following: A. Yahoo was originally called ‘Swift Guide to World Wide Web' B. AI systems have the ability to initiate a thought and evaluate a reasoning C. Instagram facilitates the use of one of the eleven different filters to enhance photo quality D. The origins of snapchat began as an earlier app known as Picaboo E. ANN (Artificial Neural Network) is based on the biological neural networks Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A, B, D Only
  2. B, D, E Only
  3. B, C, D Only
  4. C, D, E Only
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D. C, D, E Only

The key selects option 4: C, D, E Only. Test every listed statement independently; the answer is the combination containing only the valid statements.

Question 27 of 29Original Question No.: 54Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

Which of the following statements about Internet are correct? A. It is an international network of computer networks B. The Networks are mostly private in nature C. It can be accessed from anywhere through internet service provider D. It is open on an international scale which makes it difficult to protect from hackers and viruses E. It is only a part of world wide web Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A,C, D Only
  2. A, B, C Only
  3. A, B, D Only
  4. B, C, D Only
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A. A,C, D Only

The key selects option 1: A,C, D Only. Test every listed statement independently; the answer is the combination containing only the valid statements.

Question 28 of 29Original Question No.: 56Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

What is the term used to describe the process of adjusting the time of a video clip to match the beat of music track?

  1. Time code syncing
  2. Audio-Visual syncing
  3. Beat matching
  4. Clip trimming
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C. Beat matching

Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: Beat matching. Reconstruct the dates or associations in networks, internet and web before comparing the four sequences.

Question 29 of 29Original Question No.: 57Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

Faenti i. entify the correct statement from the following: A. Internet is a medium that facilitates spending more time with real human beings B. Internet use accelerates individualization C. In a communicative field, the first age media is characterised by a form of separation and unity D. Broadcast involves a temporal separation between the point of communication and point of consumption E. The world wide web can deliver readymade mass to advertisers Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A,B, D Only
  2. B,C, E Only
  3. A, D, E Only
  4. B, C, D Only
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D. B, C, D Only

The key selects option 4: B, C, D Only. Test every listed statement independently; the answer is the combination containing only the valid statements.

References

  1. Question papers and answer keys: UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism — December 2006 Paper II; June 2006 Paper II; December 2007 Paper II; June 2011 Paper II; June 2012 Paper III; December 2013 Paper III; December 2014 Paper III; December 2015 Paper III; July 2016 Paper III; November 2017 Paper III; July 2018 Paper II; December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I; December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II; June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II; June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m..
  2. Rebecchi, Alessandra, Elisa Cavalli, et al. ICT: Information Communication Technology.
  3. University Grants Commission. UGC NET syllabus listing, Subject Code 63: Mass Communication and Journalism.