Basic Web Concepts and Terminologies Quiz
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What is a network in the context of web terminologies?

Collection of computers, servers, mainframes, network devices, peripherals, or other devices connected to allow data sharing

What does TCP/IP stand for?

Internet Protocol Suite

Define a webpage.

A document written in HTML, viewed in an Internet browser, containing text, graphics, and hyperlinks.

What does the term 'Homepage' refer to?

<p>Main web page of a website, always shown in a web browser when the application starts up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the first hypertext system for CERN in 1987?

<p>Robert Cailliau</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original intent behind the use of telephone lines in accessing the web?

<p>Voice communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of a Dial-Up Connection?

<p>slow data transmission, and the telephone could not be utilized for voice communication while connected to the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) differ from Dial-Up Connection?

<p>DSL provides both data and voice communication, allows simultaneous talking and data transmission, and is several times faster and more reliable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does Cable Internet offer over Dial-Up and DSL?

<p>Cable Internet provides faster data transmission due to dedicated cable lines, originally intended for TV signals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of Wireless Internet?

<p>Wireless Internet allows access to the internet anywhere with a wireless signal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Dedicated Line in terms of internet connection?

<p>A telecommunications path between two points that is available 24 hours a day for use by a designated user, not shared among multiple users like dial-up lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two popular web browsers and provide one distinguishing fact about each.

<p>1.) Internet Explorer (Microsoft) discontinued in 2016, but still receiving security updates until at least 2029. 2.) Mozilla Firefox (Mozilla Foundation) a free and open-source browser.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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