Communication Medium Quiz

Questions and Answers

What type of applications are clients and servers usually?

Hardware

Software (correct)

Both hardware and software

None of the above

What is the default port for HTTP?

The directory (path) on the server is indicated by ___.

aboutus/

The top level domain of 'www.ccdisorsogon.edu.ph' is '.edu'.

True Signup and view all the answers

What technology is typically used for client-side scripting in dynamic web applications?

JavaScript Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes static web content?

Usually document (HTML files) with limited client scripting Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the DNS in web browsing?

Convert domain to IP address Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication Medium

Clients and servers are primarily applications (software) rather than hardware and can reside on the same computer.
Communication mediums can include local networks, the internet, or any designated communication channel.

HTTP - Request and Response

A URL example: https://www.ccdisorsogon.edu.ph serves as the address to access a web resource.
The default port for HTTP traffic is 80 but is often omitted in URLs.
The protocol "https" ensures secure communication between the client and server.

Domain Structure

Domains consist of multiple levels:
- “www” is the third-level domain or host.
- “ccdisorsogon” is the second-level domain.
- “edu.ph” is the top-level domain.
An example URL: https://ccdisorsogon.edu.ph/index.html is converted to an IP address (e.g., 168.28.176.243) by DNS or local cache.

HTTP Transaction Process

Step 1: Entering a URL initiates the process in a browser.
Step 2: The browser resolves the domain to an IP address.
Step 3: An HTTP request is sent to the server to access resources (e.g., web pages).
Step 4: The server processes the request and retrieves the requested file.
Step 5: The server sends back a response to the browser, which then renders the content for the user.

Types of Web Content

Simple/Static Content:
- Consists mainly of HTML documents.
- Relies on client-side technologies like HTML and CSS.
- Characteristics include simplicity, small size, and fast loading times.
Dynamic Content:
- Involves more advanced processing with greater interactivity.
- Utilizes technologies such as JavaScript on the client side and server-side technologies like PHP and Java.
- Content can include a mix of HTML, scripts, programming code, and executable programs, allowing for functionality and versatility.

Description

This quiz explores various communication mediums utilized by clients and servers in networking. Participants will learn about applications, local networks, the internet, and designated channels. Perfect for those studying computer networking principles.